In this week's edition...

• Mondays with the Mayor

• Thank you, Golden Parks & Streets Departments!

• Slash Collection at the Splash

• Jackson Street Corridor Plan Open House

• Public Art Open Call

Mondays with the Mayor

On this week’s “Mondays with the Mayor”, Mayor Laura Weinberg discusses the following topics:

• Last week’s severe winter weather.
• A thank you to the Streets and Parks teams who’ve been working incredibly hard to ensure safe and clear roadways and public walkways.
• The Downtown Development Authority meeting yesterday evening and a Jackson Street community meeting occurring next Monday night.
• The City Council meeting next Tuesday evening.
• The rollout of the new parking management system.
• The opportunity to register for two hours of free parking for Golden residents and the related pop-up registration events.
• Upcoming public meetings this week.

You can always watch a recording of the live stream on the City's Facebook page.

Thank You Golden Parks and Streets Departments!

Thank you to the Golden Parks Department and the Streets Department during and following the winter storm that dropped 27.5 inches of snow last week.. The dedicated folks on these crews have been working diligently since last Wednesday evening to ensure the streets and public walkways are clear and safe! If you would like to learn more about the Snow and Ice Removal Plan, which includes where and how plowing occurs within the City, please visit www.cityofgolden.net/live/residents-guide/snow-removal

Slash Collection at the Splash March 20 - 30 Daily from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Downed branches from the weekend snowstorm? Golden residents can drop off your tree limbs only for free Wednesday, March 20, through Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily in the Splash Waterpark parking lot (3151 Illinois St). Pay-as-You-Throw customers can also use your compost cart for tree debris that fits in the cart.

If you believe downed tree branches are from city-owned trees, please email cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net with the location of the branches.

Jackson Street Corridor Plan Open House

Join us next Monday, March 25, in Council Chambers (911 10th St.) from 5-7 p.m. to provide input on plan alternatives including the future streetscape, landscaping, and public improvements.

Learn more on the Guiding Golden page.

Calling All Artists!

The Public Art Commission has issued an open call for artists to submit their ideas for new public art installations at New Loveland Mine Park, DeLong Park and on Clear Creek Trail.

The artwork should be a welcoming enhancement to the visual appearance of the site and should appeal to a broad range of people and be uplifting and stimulating to the spirit, intellect, and physical senses. Artistic creativity and interpretation that speaks to Golden’s heritage and natural setting are encouraged.

Artwork will be selected on the basis of creativity, artistic merit, technical proficiency, and relationship to the aforementioned theme and site. Long-term maintenance, durability and impact on park design and operations concerns will be major selection criteria. 

Learn more and apply for DeLong Park

Learn more and apply for New Loveland Mine Park

Learn more and apply for the Clear Creek Trail

Replace Your Turf Today!

The City of Golden and Resource Central want to help you transform your thirsty lawn into a beautiful, low-water landscape! Check out the new Lawn Replacement Program for discounts when you remove a section of lawn. Visit ResourceCentral.org/lawn or call 303-999- 3820 ext. 221 to enroll!

Upcoming Homes Games

• Baseball vs. CSU Pueblo -- Friday, March 22 @ 4 p.m.
• Baseball vs. CSU Pueblo -- Saturday, March 23 @ 12 p.m.
• Softball vs. Fort Lewis -- Saturday, March 23 @ 12 p.m.
• Softball vs. Fort Lewis -- Saturday, March 23 @ 2 p.m.
• Baseball vs. CSU Pueblo -- Saturday, March 23 @ 2:30 p.m.
• Softball vs. Fort Lewis -- Sunday, March 24 @ 11 a.m.
• Baseball vs. CSU Pueblo -- Sunday, March 24 @ 12 p.m.
• Softball vs. Fort Lewis -- Sunday, March 24 @ 1 p.m.



Overdose and Fentanyl: Facts, Prevention and Response

March 25, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 

Miners Alley Performing Arts Center (1100 Miners Alley)

"Overdose and Fentanyl: Facts, Prevention and Response" is part of a series of free classes offered to the Golden community by the Rotary Club of Golden.

With rising rates and an ever-changing drug supply, overdose is something that affects us all in some way, and for many of us, this includes on the job or when volunteering. Fentanyl has brought the topic closer than ever, and it’s important to have the correct information to feel safe and confident in our environments while helping others stay safe too. This 60-minute training is intended to provide information, prepare participants, and get everyone talking about overdose, fentanyl, and naloxone (Narcan) – all important knowledge that can help everyone save a life. 

Speaker: Carrie Hankins, MPH, Harm Reduction Education & Resource Coordinator, Jefferson County Public Health. 

Mental Health 101

April 3, 6:00 - 7:45 p.m. 

Golden Community Center

Understanding Mental Health: Signs, Symptoms and Tools

Topics: stress, anxiety, depression, self-care

There is a lot of talk about mental health and how important it is, but what does that actually mean? Mental health describes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. During this presentation, you will learn the basics of mental health, the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders, and how to practice good mental health and connect to care.

The presentation will be an hour long followed by a conversation providing available resources and listening to community needs to help plan future mental health activities.

Sandwiches and Chips Will Be Provided.

Learn more and register 

Right of Way Updates

Utility/road work taking place this week at:

• Ongoing utility work at Washington Avenue & 1st Street for a private development.
• Cut & cap water service at Washington Avenue & 8th Street is scheduled to begin this week for the Coors project.

PlowOps

Don’t forget to save the PlowOps Portal on your phone and desktop so you can follow along with our snow removal progress live during snowstorms!

Public Road Closures

City of Golden / 911 10th Street / Golden, CO

(303) 384-8000