In this week's edition...

Mondays with the Mayor

Golden High School's Home Coming Parade

Police Department Community Survey

The City's New Comprehensive Plan Public Engagement Opportunities

The Downtown Welcome Arch Gets a New Coat of Paint

Public Input Opportunity for Proposed Universal Recycling Ordinance

Fall in Love with Golden Photo Contest

Mondays with the Mayor

There was no "Mondays with the Mayor” live stream this week due to the administrative office closure in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Please join us on the City Facebook page on Monday, October 21, at noon for the next live stream update from Mayor Laura Weinberg.

Golden High School Homecoming Parade

Get ready, Golden! It's time for the annual Golden High School Homecoming Parade!

Join us this Friday, October 18th, as we cheer on the Golden Demons. The parade will start at 4 p.m. along Washington Avenue.

Please note: Washington Ave. will be closed between 12th and 19th Streets from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 18th Street will be closed from Washington Avenue to Illinois Sreet from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please plan your travels accordingly.

Let’s show our support for the Demons and make this year's Homecoming unforgettable!

Golden Police Department's Community Survey

Share your feedback with the Golden Police Department!

The GPD wants to hear from you about how they’re doing. Your input is important for the future of public safety in our community.

Take the survey today and let your voice be heard!

Public Input Opportunities for the City's New Comprehensive Plan

The City's new Comprehensive Plan is coming, and we want your input!

A Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that guides long-term decisions for the City, covering land-use decisions like rezoning, infrastructure investments, and programming choices. It lays the foundation for future zoning codes, which then turn the plan into reality.

There are many opportunities for public feedback in the coming months. We look forward to seeing you at one of the following events:

• Wednesday, October 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. -- Miners Alley Performing Arts Center (1100 Miners Alley)
• Friday, October 18, 2-4 p.m. -- Go Farm Mobile Market (17801 W. Colfax Ave.)
• Wednesday, October 23, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. -- CSM, Maple plaza
• Monday, October 28, 5:30-7:00 p.m., -- Golden Fire Station No. 24 (151 Heritage Rd.)

There will be additional opportunities in November and December, stay tuned for details! Learn more about the Comprehensive Plan on the Guiding Golden page.

The Downtown Welcome Arch is Getting a Fresh Coat of Paint

Heads up! The iconic downtown arch will undergo a fresh repaint this week, featuring a vibrant new gold and brown color scheme that revitalizes its classic look. The last time the arch was painted was over 20 years ago! During the project, Washington Avenue will be reduced to one lane between 11th and 12th Streets, with flaggers directing traffic to ensure a smooth flow.

Universal Recycling Ordinance Public Survey

The City of Golden is considering a Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO), similar to those in Denver, Boulder, and other nearby cities. This ordinance would require waste haulers to offer recycling services to all residential and commercial buildings in Golden. It aims to boost our waste diversion rate, which was 40% at the end of 2023, with a goal of reaching 80% by 2030.

We want your input! Take the survey below by October 14 for a chance to win a $300 gift basket from local businesses.

Let’s shape the future of recycling in Golden together! Take the survey today.

What Made You Fall in Love with Golden?

Capture the beauty of autumn in Golden and share your favorite Fall photos for a chance to be featured on the City of Golden website, social media, and publications! Submit your best snapshots for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a local establishment.

Submit your photos today to communications@cityofgolden.net.

Upcoming Home Games

Women's Soccer vs. Colorado Christian -- Friday, Oct. 18 @ 6 p.m.

Women's Volleyball vs. South Dakota Mines -- Friday, Oct. 18 @ 7 p.m.

Women's Volleyball vs. Black Hills State -- Saturday, Oct. 19 @ 5 p.m.

Women's Soccer vs. MSU Denver -- Sunday, Oct. 20 @ 1 p.m.

Women's Volleyball vs. MSU Denver -- Tuesday, Oct. 22 @ 7 p.m.

Right of Way Closures

Full closure of Ford Street from 7th Street to 10th Street

• Full closure of Ford St from 7th St to 10th St
• October 21 through November 8
• Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• No closure from October 4 to October 18 to allow downtown city paving and arch painting

Downtown Holiday Decoration Installation

• Various Sidewalk and Parking Lane Closures
• Through October 18
• Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

W 4th Avenue

• Full closure of W 4th Avenue from Poppy Street to the development site
• Through November 1
• Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Access to Golden Heights Park from W 4th Avenue will be open on weekends
• Access and parking to Golden Heights Park still open from W 2nd Place

Washington Avenue: Arch painting

• One-way road with flaggers 11th St to 12th St
• October 14 through October 18

Colorado School of Mines: The CSM campus has various closures. Check ROW permitting map below for details.

2024 Street Improvement Program

Work is underway on the street paving program. The contractor will distribute door hanger notifications 24 hours in advance to residents on streets that will be paved, along with street sign notifications at least 24 hours in advance for no parking areas or other impacts. Schedules can change on very short notice due to weather, equipment breakdowns, etc., so please pay close attention to the signage provided by the contractor. Please contact jhardy@cityofgolden.net if you have any questions. Streets under construction:

• Washington Avenue from 11th Street to 13th Street
• 11th Street from Washington Avenue to Arapahoe Street
• West 10th Avenue from Johnson Road to Jeffco Parkway.
• Jeffco Parkway from West 10th Avenue to Illinois Street. 
• W. 4th Avenue from Heritage Road to Zeta Street
• Zeta Street from W. 4th Avenue to Colfax Avenue

Public Road Closures

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