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How Important is
Recreation to you?
As we continue the community
engagement process regarding possible recreation center and theatre
improvements, some folks have
thought we are moving too fast; others have asked us what we are waiting for and encouraged us to get on
with it. We have passed the halfway point of our public engagement
process regarding Recreation Center
improvements. So far, residents and
users have been very involved and
vocal including:
☞ Eight community meetings
in February with 284 participants,
☞ Online or written surveys
completed 350+ in March and
April,
☞ Eighty-seven participants in
the April ReCreate meetings.
Major priorities of any improvements identified thus far in the public process include an expanded
pool, locker rooms, a ground-floor
senior center, an expanded weight
room and fitness area, theatre and
performing arts, an indoor walking
track, a larger gymnasium, and an ice
rink.
At the April meetings, research
was provided by BRS, a consulting
firm, regarding the cost-effectiveness of a variety of amenities.
Information was provided on the
amenities that, once constructed, in
Location
Population
Paul Derda Recreation
Center- Broomfield
Longmont Recreation Center
North Boulder Recreation
Center-Renovation, half
new/half renovatedLEED Certified**
Douglas H. Buck Community
Recreation Center-Littleton
Erie Community Center **LEED compliant
the general operating budget, are
likely to break even (operating cost
to revenue) or produce revenue for
the city. The list included leisure
pools, multi-purpose rooms, classrooms, babysitting room, indoor
playground, party rooms, indoor
track, climbing wall, multi-activity
court/gym, weights and fitness areas,
performing arts facilities, and a
dance/aerobics room. Cost-effectiveness is not the only consideration in planning the amenities, but it
is a factor.
BRS also provided data regarding
recent Front Range recreation center
improvements along with construction costs.
Year
Opened
Square
Footage
Cost* in
Millions
Today’s
Price
38,272
2003
85,000
$17
$23.4
79,321
2000
63,000
$10.5
$12.5
94,673
2003
62,000
$11.5
$15.3
140,000
2005
54,000
$10
$13.4
12,000
Dec. 07
63,000
$15.6
$15.6
* Cost is constru ction only, not inclu ding “ soft costs” su ch as fu rnitu re, fe es, site development, fixtu res, and equ ipment. T he cost does not inclu de debt financing.
* * L eadership in Energy and Environmental De sign – U. S. Green B u ilding Cou ncil
Projections were discussed regarding potential costs of possible
improvements, including soft costs.
The cost to upgrade the current
facility to include most features and
amenities was estimated at $17.6
million. Considering building a new
recreation center and theatre, estimates were generated for a modest,
budget conscious, 65,000 s/f recreation center and 300 seat theatre at
$23.6 million. For reference, the
current recreation center and theatre
are 42,000 s/f. If residents want
additional amenities and upgraded
finishings, the cost will obviously
increase.
Participants in the April meetings
actively ranked the following secondary improvement priorities (in
order of priority): Multi-activity
rooms, bigger gymnasium, large
community/event room, teen game
room/lounge, a dance/aerobic room,
a therapy pool, wet arts and
crafts/party rooms, climbing wall,
children’s indoor playground and a
babysitting room.
A.J. Krieger, City Manager, stated
that financing for any improvements
will likely be a multi-pronged plan.
Possible financing options range
from grants, revenues applied from
sale of land the city currently owns,
revenue from 120th Avenue development agreements, the sale of
General Obligation (GO) bonds,
Certificates of Participation (COPs),
developer build and lease back,
property tax, etc. and possible alternatives were discussed.
Those attending the April meetings were asked what they might be
willing to pay per household in additional fees/taxes per month for
improvements to the Recreation
Center/Theatre. Ninety percent of
the participants responded between
$10-25 per month. When asked to
rank the importance of a recreation
center/theatre in Northglenn’s quality of life, sixty-nine percent of participant ranked it as highly important.
Over 94% of the participants in
the April meetings were satisfied
with the direction of the process,
could see the direction emerging,
found the meeting relevant and valuable, and feel all voices are being
heard in the process.
The next steps for the ReCreate
Together public process are to
report to City Council on May 24.
Community meetings will be held
on Thursday, June 7th, at 1:30 and
7:00 p.m. in the Northglenn Senior
Center. Please plan to attend to see
and comment on refined plans for
the improvements with possible
floor plans, spaces, and costs. Let us
know if “we got it right?” We are
making progress! Questions: Call
303-450-8720.
June, 2007
Volume LV
Inside
This Issue
Message
from
the Mayor
Page 2
Woodley’s Opens at the
Marketplace
City Urges Water
Conservation
Page 3
Earth Friendly Solutions
Identity Theft Prevention
Page 4
Neighbors Keep Watch
Snapping Up Donations
Page 5
D.L. Parsons Theatre
Events
4th of July Family Festival
Page 6
Unveiling of Art on Parade
The Most Magnificent
Tree Contest
Page 7
Water Quality Report
Water’s Journey
Page 8
Water Quality Report
Continued
Page 9
Water Quality Report
Detected Contaminants
Page 10
DUI Enforcement Begins
Fish-A-Palooza & Channel
8 Programming
Page 11
City Council in Action
Page 12
Adaption to Climate Change
2
Protecting ou r earth and the resou rces we rely u pon
Message
from the
Mayor
Recently, the Western Governors told
the House Committee on Science and
Technology that federal research dollars
directed toward climate change should
focus more on assisting states and communities to adapt to anticipated impacts.
The Western Governors’ Association
testified in support of a bill sponsored
by Colorado U.S. Rep. Mark Udall and
Rep. Bob Inglis, S.C., which would
reorient and fully fund the U.S. Global
Change Research Program to make it
more user-driven.
“The U.S. has spent considerable dollars on understanding the science of climate change, and we must now look to
addressing and adequately funding the
issue of adaptation,” said Bittleman from
the WGA.
The governors listed numerous projected impacts from warming that will
require considerable research and financial commitments to address:
•Smaller snow packs and earlier
snowmelt are likely affecting
reservoir storage and demand for
water.
•More rain than snow is expected,
but it is not understood whether
overall precipitation will increase
or decrease and in what areas.
•Extreme flood events could be
more common and larger, requiring
changes in flood control planning
and mapping.
•Droughts would be more intense,
frequent and last longer; higher
temperatures would increase
evaporation; groundwater supplies
would be stressed as surface water
decreases; and water quality could
be impacted by diminished
Chart the
City’s Future
A short-term committee is needed
to review and update the city’s
Charter.
The Charter serves as the city's
statute to direct the everyday operations of municipal government.
Throughout the years, minor housekeeping modifications in the form of
amendments that were voted on by
the public changed or modified this
official document.
For more information, visit the
streamflows and higher water
WGAWeb site at www.westgov.org.
temperatures.
•Wildfires could increase in their
numbers and severity.
•More pests and disease could
adversely impact public health, as
well as forest and agriculture health.
•Greater investments in
infrastructure would be necessary
to adapt to rising sea levels.
•The productivity and value of
hydroelectric generation could be
impacted by the availability and
timing of water resources.
•Decreases in river flows could
reduce the periods when ship
Discussion sessions are
navigation is possible, resulting in
held on the first Saturday of
increased transportation costs and
each month at 10:00 a.m. at
conflicts over water allocated for
Saxby’s Coffee
other purposes.
(2135 E. 120th Ave.)
•Additional species extinctions are
possible for natural ecosystems and
wildlife with limited ability to cope.
June 2: Councilmember
•Lower lake and stream-flow
Paiz
levels could significantly reduce
July 7: TBD
recreation opportunities and harm
economies.
Given the complex climatology in the
West, it is important that climate change
modeling be conducted at a much finer
resolution, such as watersheds and sub
watersheds. The governors recommended the bill be amended to address the is cancelled for the month
need for a National Climate Information of June. Sessions will
Service to coordinate climate activities resume on Monday, July 9
across the federal government. The new
service could also provide routine at 8:30 a.m. at
assessments of climate impacts and vul- Atlanta Bread Co.
nerabilities and develop relevant prod- (351 W. 104th Ave.)
ucts and services for decision and policy-makers.
Connect with
Council Members
at Coffee with
Council
Coffee with the
Mayor
Throw Your Hat in the Ring
Residents interested in reviewing
and making recommendations or
suggesting amendments to update
the city's Charter are needed.
This year, the City of Northglenn will be coordinating
the November 6, 2007, election with Adams County.
Residents will elect four Council members, one to represent each of the four Wards.
Candidate packets are available now,
and can be picked up in the City Clerk’s
Office. Candidates can begin circulating
nomination petitions on August 7, 2007.
The deadline to return petitions to the
City Clerk’s office is August 27, 2007.
Candidate guidelines are available in the
City Clerk’s office and provide general
information about the basic requirements and deadlines for candidacy.
While circulating petitions, it is
important to remember that each citizen
can sign only one Ward council candidate petition.
To be eligible to be a candidate at the time of election,
you must:
➢ be a U.S. Citizen,
To serve on this committee you
must be a resident of the city and
registered to vote. The deadline for
applications is June 15, 2007.
For more information, call 303-4508755, or visit www.northglenn.org.
be 18 years of age,
be a registered elector,
be a resident of Northglenn for at least one (1)
year prior to the election and must live
in the Ward you are interested in representing at least 32 days immediately
preceding nomination,
➢ and not have been convicted of a
felony.
The deadline to register to vote, or to
make any changes to your registration
such as address or name change, is
October 9, 2007. You can register in the
Northglenn City Clerk’s office or at the
Adams County election department. If
you have any questions about the status
of your voter registration, call the
Adams County Clerk and Recorder at (303) 920-7850.
For more information on running for an elected municipal position, call the Northglenn City Clerk’s office at
(303) 450-8755, (303) 450-8757 or (303) 450- 8709.
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Meet Your Mayor and City Council Members
Mayor
Ward I
Ward II
Ward III
Ward IV
Kathie Novak
James Miller
Sheri Paiz
Gaye Monroe
Rick Lindsey
Michael Martin
Susan Clyne
Rosie Garner
Jill Parsons
303-450-8709
720-234-8672
720-872-8265
303-457-2493
303-252-7527
720-872-0664
720-308-8759
303-452-3875
303-452-5302
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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[email protected] [email protected]
Woodley’s Opens at the
Marketplace
3
Colorado grown bu siness enters
Northglenn’s market mix
Woodley's Fine Furniture has a new
showroom at the Northglenn Market
Place at I-25 and 104th Ave. Woodley’s
opened their doors for business in
early May 2007. The new store is
Woodley's largest location featuring
over 40,000 sq. ft. of bedroom, living
room, dining room, office, and home
theater furniture.
Woodley's Fine Furniture has seven
Front Range locations. In addition to
their showrooms, the company’s manufacturing plant and corporate offices
are located in Longmont, Colo. The
company employs over 200 people.
In business since 1979, owners Mike
and Pat Woodley credit hard work,
quality furniture, customer service and
numerous long-term employees with
the company's success.
“As many other furniture retailer are
retiring or going out of business we are
continuing to grow and expand,” says
Mike Woodley, who works on the
retail side of the business while brother Pat is in charge of the warehouse
and production.
At Woodley's quality craftsmanship
and customer service are the foundation on which the company is built.
“ We are
continu ing
to grow and
expand.”
"We are not happy until you are happy.
It’s key to our business,” says Pat
Woodley.
The majority of the product we sell
is built in the United States, with a
high percentage crafted right here in
Colorado. The business remains competitive because it offers furniture that
can't be found at other stores.
“In a lot of furniture stores now,
what you see is what you get. This
isn't true at Woodley's,” says Mike.
"Although we stock some furniture as
it is displayed, most pieces of furniture
we sell can also be crafted specifically
the way you want in the wood, stain,
leather, fabric and configuration of
your choice."
Look for the official Grand
Opening of Woodley’s Fine Furniture
in the month of July.
Do You r Part to Protect and
Conserve Water Resou rces
Welcome New
Business
Elite Auto Center, LLC
10575 Melody Drive
#103
Northglenn, CO
80234
Phone: 303-254-4400
Provides - Auto body
work and service
Shop Local
Businesses,
Always Shop
Northglenn
First!
City u rges restraint in water u se
The City of Northglenn does not
plan to implement mandatory water
restrictions this year. Instead, we are
offering water conservation guidelines that we are asking residents to
follow throughout the summer
months. By following the guidelines
listed below, you can help extend
existing supplies and save water for
future droughts.
Do not water your lawn between
the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. This
is the least efficient time to water
since much of the water is lost to
evaporation. If you have an irrigation
system, set it to run during the early
morning or late evening hours.
Similarly, if you water with a hose, try
to water during the early or late hours
of the day to minimize evaporation.
Also, don’t water when it is windy.
Wind can dramatically affect the coverage of your sprinklers and will drastically reduce efficiency.
Limit watering to two or threetimesper week. Only water your lawn
as necessary. Instead of watering your
lawn on a set schedule, water the lawn
based on the lawn’s watering needs. If
foot prints remain in the lawn after
walking on it or if the lawn develops
a discolored, slightly wilted look,
then it is time to water.
Keep in mind your lawn requires
less water in the spring and fall than it
does in the middle of summer.
Increase or decrease watering times
per zone according to the lawn’s
needs. Also remember to turn off
your irrigation system or put off
watering with the hose if your lawn
received rainfall.
Water to help your lawn establish
deep roots. Most of the soil in
Northglenn is clay unless you have
amended the soil with organic matter.
Clay soil will hold a lot of water,
however water soaks into the clay soil
very slowly. Depending on the slope
and soil type of your yard, and the
sprinkler you use, water may start to
pool and runoff after only five minutes or less of watering.
To help establish a deep root system, you should set your sprinkler
system to cycle twice, watering half
the total desired time per zone during
each cycle. By the time the second
cycle starts, the water that was
applied during the first cycle will
have had time to soak into the soil
reducing water loss due to runoff.
The same goes for your hose sprinkler. If you see water pooling on the
surface before your desired watering
time has expired, turn off the sprinkler and let the water soak into the
soil before turning it on for the
remainder of the time.
In addition to following the watering guidelines listed above, you can
also take advantage of other water
conservation programs the City of
Northglenn has to offer. These other
programs include:
F r ee
Ir r i g a t i o n
I n s p e c t io n
P rogram - The City of Northglenn,
in conjunction with the Center for
ReSource Conservation, is offering a
limited number of irrigation system
inspections. This is a FREE irrigation
inspection program available to
Northglenn water customers who
have automatic sprinkler systems
watering turf. For a FREE irrigation
inspection, contact the Center for
ReSource Conservation at 303-4413278 ext. 17 to put your name on the
wait list or go to www.conservationcenter.org to schedule your appointment online. Space is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served
basis, so call soon.
Toile t and Washer Re bates – The
City of Northglenn offers rebates to
citizens who purchase a high efficiency (HE) toilet or high efficiency
washing machine. Any newly manufactured toilet uses 1.6 gallons per
flush where as older toilets use anywhere from 3.5 – 7 gallons per flush.
If you replace an older high volume
toilet with a high efficiency model
the city will reimburse you $75. If
you replace a high volume washing
machine with a new high efficiency
model the city will reimburse you
$100. For a list of eligible HE washing machines and more information
on our rebate programs please visit
www.northglenn.org/p205.html
Following these simple guidelines
or participating in our programs will
not only conserve Northglenn’s limited water resources but will also save
you money on your water bill.
Additional water conservation tips
will be included in future editions of
The Northglenn Connection, or visit
www.northglenn.org/p175.html the
city’s website conservation section.
Waste of
Water Hotline
If you witness a
waste of water
infraction, please
call the city’s
Waste of Water
Hotline at
303-450-8982.
You can remain
anonymous.
4
Pothole
Hotline
Cities across the metro area are
experiencing the after effects of
last winter’s snowstorms. Many are
noticing street damage and an
increase in the number of potholes
due to plowing and ice heaving.
If you encounter or notice a pothole, please call our 24-hour hotline
at 303-450-4001.
Northglenn Answers the Call
to Become a “Greener” City
Around Memorial Day weekend
you may notice some new recycling
containers at E.B. Rains Park,
Northwest Open Space, City Hall
and the Recreation Center. Many
residents and City Council members
have expressed the desire for the
Solid Waste Division to provide more
opportunities for recycling in
Northglenn.
Thirty new containers, each with
64-gallon capacity, have been purchased and will be distributed
throughout the two parks and at two
city buildings. These containers will
accept plastic and glass bottles and
metal cans. Containers are located
adjacent to existing trash barrels, so
please take the opportunity to divert
your beverage containers out of the
waste stream and into reuse.
This is the first phase of an
expanding recycling program that
may someday include curbside recycling for residential trash customers.
Every ton of recyclables diverted
from the landfill increases its life
expectancy and reduces operating
costs of trash collection. If you have
any questions about the new containers or other city recycling programs,
please contact the Solid Waste
Division at 303-450-4004.
Thornton/Northglenn
Call-n-Ride
An earth friendly transportation solution
Solid Waste
Events
Household Chemical
Roundup
Saturday, July 21
from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Adams County Fairgrounds
(West of Hwy 85 and 124th Ave.)
Northglenn Free
Landfill Day
Saturday, July 28
from 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Republic Landfill in Erie
(For directions to the landfill call
303-450-4004.)
Proof of residency, a current
utility bill and driver’s license is
required for all events.
Get to appointments, run errands or go out for lunch or
dinner! Thornton/Northglenn Call-n-Ride is a curb-tocurb transportation service, which covers parts of Thornton
and Northglenn and is designed to provide personalized
local public transportation service to make it easy for commuters, school children and others to get where they need
to go. It is quick, easy, and one phone call away. Call 303591-1389 to reach the RTD Thornton/Northglenn Call-nRide service that takes you to work or school or around the
area and back home. Also, the Call-n-Ride connects with
local and express bus routes at the Wagon Road Park-nRide. Call-n-Ride is designed to provide personalized public transportation service to make it easy for commuters,
school children and others to get where they need to go. It
uses smaller vehicles
that are easy to board
and are wheelchair
accessible, so it’s easy
for everyone. With
reasonable fares of
$1.50 for adults, Seniors (65+), Disabled/Medicare, and students age 6 through 19 $.075, and children 5 years of age
and under ride FREE when accompanied by a fare paying
adult. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday
5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. Service is not available on Sundays or holidays. Calln-Ride is an environmentally friendly transportation option
to get where you need to go.
Protect You rself from
Identity Theft
Stolen wallets, bank
statements, and mail
are sources of identity theft
Identity theft is the growing reason
consumers filed complaints with the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in
2006. Thirty-six percent of all complaints were for identity theft. The
FTC estimates that as many as 10 million Americans have their identities
stolen annually. While computers
and high-tech internet fraud is rampant, studies show that more fraud
happens in the areas of stolen wallets,
stolen mail, or bank statements, not
Water
Conservation
Corner
The city has developed a draft of the
Water Conservation Plan and we are
looking for your input. You can down-
online.
The average monetary loss is about
$6,000, and the average time spent to
fix problems caused from this theft is
40 hours. It can take up to a year to
restore credit ratings, change
accounts, etc.
Here are some suggestions to prevent or minimize the severity of identity theft:
• Each year, get a free credit report
from each of the big three credit
bureaus; stagger your request to monitor your credit every four months.
• Retain important information,
such as passport copies, credit card
numbers, and even phone numbers, in
a safe place in case your wallet is lost
or stolen.
• If you suspect you have been the
victim of identity theft, file a report
with the FTC and the police. Also,
notify banks and creditors. Ask creditors to put “fraud alerts” in your credit files.
• Check with your bank to see if it
offers any identity theft resources.
Some banks offer free seminars.
• Check into identity theft insurance. You can find it as a stand alone
policy or as an add-on to many existing policies that you may have.
There are many books and articles
on the subject of restoring and protecting your identity. Your awareness
of the problem is the first step to protecting yourself against the growing
risk of identity theft.
load an electronic copy of the draft
plan from the city’s website,
www.northglenn.org.
The city will also host a public
input meeting at the Northglenn
Senior Center, located at 11801
Community Center Dr. on Thursday,
May 17, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. For
more information, call 303-450-8782.
The city and NNDC have partnered
to bring you the following water conservation workshop:
Irrigation E fficiency
Tuesday, June 19 (tentatively)
from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Northglenn Recreation Center
(11801 Community Center Dr.)
Learn how to save money and conserve water by making your home irrigation system more efficient.
Space is limited. Please reserve your
spot by calling Kim at NNDC at 303252-3694.
Neighbors Keep Watch
Citizens around the
city have cut crime
in their neighborhoods by starting or
joining Neighborhood
Watch programs
With the increase in temperature,
unfortunately comes an increase in
criminal activity. One of the ways citizens can help combat the increase in
crime, particularly vehicle break-ins,
auto thefts, and graffiti, is to join or
start a Neighborhood Watch program.
The Neighborhood Watch program is a nationally recognized program that not only helps citizens
organize to fight crime, but also to
become good neighbors.
Creating a Neighborhood Watch
program helps the community
become more vigilant in the ongoing
Read the
Code
B efore
It Explodes
Fireworks prohibited
in city limits
As the 4th of July holiday
approaches, the city would like to
remind residents that fireworks are
prohibited within Northglenn’s city
limits. The city’s Uniform Fire Code
prohibits the use or possession of any
fireworks that leave the ground or
explode.
The city will host a fireworks
display as part of the annual July 4th
Family Festival at E.B. Rains
Memorial Park.
Residents are
encouraged to attend the festival and
enjoy the firework display in a safe,
controlled environment.
Northglenn Police Officers will
continue to enforce the city’s existing
firework ban throughout the 4th of
July holiday. The city encourages all
residents to have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July.
battle with criminals. It also helps
maintain safe streets and provide a
better place for children to play and
grow. Joining a Neighborhood
Watch program can be as simple as
finding an already established program in your neighborhood and signing up.
Citizens who join Neighborhood
Watch learn how to reduce the risk of
being victimized both at home and in
public. Members will also learn how
to recognize and report suspicious
activity, as well as how to make their
own homes safe by properly securing
their houses and personal property
which will help take away the opportunity most criminals are looking for
when committing a crime.
Currently, the Northglenn Police
Department oversees more than one
hundred Neighborhood Watch programs in the city, but there are still
many neighborhoods in the city that
do not have a watch program. If there
is not a Neighborhood Watch pro-
gram on your street, feel free to contact
the
Northglenn
Police
Department and we will help you get
one started.
Also, as a reminder, the 24th
Annual National Night Out crime
prevention event will be held on
Tuesday, August 7th. Over 35 million
people in more than 11,000 communities will join forces to promote
police-community
partnerships;
crime, drug and violence prevention;
safety and neighborhood unity. The
City of Northglenn’s Police
Department and the Neighborhood
Watch program members look forward to this exciting event each year.
If you would like more information
about National Night Out or would
like to be a part of the Neighborhood
Watch program please contact
Officer Stephen Garber, in the
Northglenn Police Department
Community Relations unit at 303450-8934.
Honoring HomeTown Heroes
A tribute to those who
serve our country
City Council continues to honor
servicemen and women returning
home, either permanently or temporarily, from their tours of duty.
The Welcome Home program
allows the city to show support and
express gratitude for the efforts these
individuals have made to serve and
protect our country.
Each veteran is honored with a
proclamation issued by City Council
that proclaims a day in his or her
honor. They also receive a personalized sign to be displayed in their
yard, a letter from City Council, a
90-day pass to the Northglenn
Recreation Center, and a card from
City Council to show Council’s
appreciation for their service. If you
have a family member, a friend or a
neighbor that will be returning home
to the city from serving their country, please contact the City Clerk’s
office at 303-450-8755.
During the 4th of July celebration,
the city will express its gratitude to
members of the U.S. armed forces
who have served in the war against
terrorism. Give us the name of the
Northglenn family member or friend
that you would like to salute for their
service. Contact Jenni at 303-4508904 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Snapping Up Donations
The Northglenn Snappers recreational swim team members are making waves again. Only this time, they
weren’t after ribbons and awards.
They were after money!
The Snappers launched their
first “Waves for Warmth” campaign this March, swimming laps
to raise money to help those in
need. The swimmers gathered
pledges and single donations in
advance, and then gathered on
March 23rd at the Northglenn
Recreation Center pool to swim
like crazy. Each participant swam
as many laps as they could for up
to an hour. With each stroke and
turn, the dollars began to rapidly add
up. The Snappers team has 60 mem-
bers total, so that’s a lot of laps!
At a formal presentation on April
27, the Snappers, coaches, and supporters were proud to present two
checks totaling over $4,700 to representatives from two local community
groups: Crossroads Church and
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Darlene Ball represented Crossroads
and she commented on how much
this donation would mean to the
many families needing help with
their heating bills next fall. Julie
Romero from Immaculate Heart of
Mary told the crowd that their
portion of the gift would go to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables –
a special treat for needy families,
instead of the usual canned goods
typically distributed.
“You guys have done an awesome thing,” Coach Steve Hanson
told his swimmers. “You gave of
yourselves without getting anything
in return and that’s really cool. We’re
really proud of you guys.”
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Civic Minded
Youth Can
Participate in
City Council’s
Youth
Commission
Do you want to be actively
involved in your community, learn
about city government and work to
solve problems in the community? If
so, you may wish to consider joining
the Northglenn Youth Commission!
The Youth Commission acts in
an advisory capacity to City Council
on youth related issues.
Northglenn‘s Youth Commission
meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of
each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at
the Northglenn Recreation Center,
located at 11801 Community Center
Drive. Meetings are open to the
public, and anyone who would like
to express their ideas, opinions or
concerns about a youth related issue
is welcome to attend.
Currently, there are seven openings on the board. If you are interested in becoming a board member,
please call Amanda at 303.450.8950.
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Upcoming
Events
in your
Community
Journey Days Celebration!
June 22-24
IHM Catholic Church
IHMCO.org for more
information
4th of July Family Festival
Wednesday, July 4
at 7:00 a.m.
E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park
(117th Ave. and Grant St.)
For more information, call
303-450-8909.
Northglenn Cultural
Diversity Event
Wednesday, July 11
at 6:00 p.m. (Persian Music)
Peace Pole at E.B. Rains Jr.
Memorial Park
(117th Ave. and Grant St.)
Ju ly 4 th F amily F estival at
E .B . R ains Jr. P ark
Help
Northglenn
celebrate
Independence Day at E.B. Rains Jr.
Memorial Park (SE corner of 120th and
I-25) by joining us for the largest community event of the year! With 15 hours
of activities, we are sure to have something for your entire family.
Because of the large numbers expected to attend, the city has arranged for
parking at several nearby locations:
City Hall, the Recreation Center,
Wagon Road - RTD Parking Lot, and
the city owned lots east of the Ramada
Plaza
Community Center Drive will be
closed and detoured around City Hall
from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. because of
heavy pedestrian traffic throughout the
4th of July Family Festival Schedule
of Events
7:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 98 Pancake
Breakfast
Northglenn Senior Organization Bake
Sale
Bike, Trike and Wheelchair Parade
Community Stage
Mayor’s Cup Raft Race
Kids’ Fun Area - including inflatables,
games, and more …
Citizen’s Cup Raft Race
6:00 p.m.
17th Avenue All Stars
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
day.
Please make alternate travel
arrangements to avoid the detour if not
attending the event.
Otherwise, come early, get a spot by
the lake and enjoy all of the day’s activities. For more information, call 303450-8800.
The 17th Avenue All Stars have been recognized as one of
the bright stars of contemporary a cappella and one
Colorado's best loved musical acts.
8:00 p.m.
Chase N’ the Dream
Chase sings a wide range of music such as reggae, jazz,
pop, R&B and blues. From Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong
to Luther Vandross … this band will have you dancing all
night long!
9:30 p.m.
Fireworks!
Fireworks will be released between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00
p.m. In the case of inclement weather, fireworks will be
released on July 5th.
Activity Gu ide Available Play Like a
Child: In
the Mu d
Stop by the Recreation Center to
get your copy of the Recreation
Center Activity Guide for this summer!
Pedal boats are available for rent
on Webster Lake in E.B. Rains, Jr.
Memorial Park. Boats are rented
for half-hour or one-hour time
periods, weekends only, on June
2,3,9, and 10.
Regular season hours begin
Monday, June 11 and go through
Friday, August 24. During that
time, pedal boats can be rented
Monday through Friday 12 p.m.
to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and
Sunday 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The
last boat goes out at 7 p.m. Fees
for two-person boats are $4 for a
half hour, and $7 for a whole
hour. Fees for four-person boats
are $6 per half hour and $10 for a
whole hour.
Please call the Recreation Center
for possible weather closures or more
information at 303-450-8800.
Northglenn’s outdoor pool is
also open for the season. Please join
us for Friday morning water fitness,
weekday swim lessons, and open
swim in the afternoons. Private birth-
day parties are available during the
evening after 5 p.m. Please call the
pool or Recreation Center for program information and prices.
Northglenn’s Recreation Center
and Kiwanis’ pool offers swim classes
for all ages and abilities during the
morning and evening. In an effort to
maintain high quality standards in
our instructional program, we follow
the American Red Cross “Learn to
Swim” Program.
Join our certified Yoga Instructor
this summer for Sun Salutations on
Tuesdays from 12:05-12:55 p.m.
beginning June 12th. Enjoy this
wonderful program outside! Class
will be held in the shade behind the
Recreation Center. Pilates and yoga
punch pass and drop-in fee apply.
On June 23rd, the city will team
up with KBPI 106.7 radio station to
host the inaugural Mudapalooza
Adult Coed Mud Volleyball
Tournament to be held at Northwest
Open Space. The team registration
fee is $300 and there will be a maximum of 120 teams that can register
for this tournament. This volleyball
played in the mud tournament will
be a one day round robin format
with
each
team
playi n g
f i v e
matches and
the top
t w o
teams
from
each
court
will be
qualified for the single elimination tournament. Teams consist of 8 players
per court, up to 12 players per team
and the team must consist of 50%
female players. The courts will be
good old-fashion mud 12-18 inches
deep. For more information, call the
Northglenn Recreation Center at
303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/p416.html.
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Recreation
Options for
Youth
Roving Recreation is a summer fun
program just for youth entering
grades 5-9 this fall! Join us for crafts,
games, friends & fun all summer long.
Come as many or as few days as you
would like, your one-time registration
fee of $20 gives you access to the fun
all summer long, plus gives you $1 off
each Friday Fun Day! We’ll be at E.B.
Rains Park on Mondays, Al Thomas
Park on Tuesdays, Central Park in Fox
Run on Wednesdays, and Danahy
Park on Thursdays, from 10 a.m. until
1:30 p.m. Trained staff have all sorts of
fun activities planned, and will lead
activities and games each day.
Program participants will also have
many opportunities to make choices
regarding daily activities. Call 303450-8800 for more information, or to
register!
New Art On Parade Scu lptu res to
be Unveiled at E.B . Rains Jr. Park
It’s that time again. The unveiling
of the six new sculptures chosen for
the City of Northglenn’s 2007/2008
Art On Parade program is on June 27.
The celebration will be at E.B. Rains
Jr. Memorial Park at 6:30 p.m., right
before the first in a series of free summer concerts at the park. The Adams
County Cultural Council branch of
the Scientific & Cultural Facilities
District (SCFD) has helped provide
funding for both of these popular,
annual programs.
Since 2001, the Northglenn Arts
and Humanities Foundation (NAHF)
has invited artists from all over the
United States to submit applications
for temporary placement of their outdoor art in Northglenn. Each spring,
a committee of Northglenn citizens
and the NAHF selects the six pieces
featured in Northglenn’s Art on
“Last One In”
Parade for that season. The program
has brought 36 pieces of fine sculpture to the city since its inception.
The art is available for purchase and
cared for by NAHF members and
other community volunteers.
Modeled after successful programs
in
Lakewood
and
Greeley,
Northglenn’s Art on Parade is the first
of its kind in Adams County.
The purpose of the program is to:
• Create an enhanced visual environment in the City of Northglenn.
• Build community awareness of
the variety and aesthetic impact of art
in public places.
• Seek opportunities for future
acquisition and placement of art in
public places.
• Promote the purchase of art by
private businesses and individuals.
During the first half of each exhibit, the citizens of Northglenn are
invited to vote for their favorite piece
that season. NAHF has purchased all
of the past winners of the “Peoples
Choice Award” for permanent display
in our city. Volunteers from
Northglenn’s Partners with Parks program have adopted the permanent
sculptures and they perform recommended semi-annual maintenance on
these pieces. The Peoples Choice
winners purchased by NAHF are:
• What's Next Dad? by artist Steve
Settles placed at the Northglenn
Recreation Center entrance.
• Hop To It! by artist Kim Shaklee
temporarily placed at E.B. Rains Jr.
Memorial Park. The sculpture will
move to it’s permanent home at Croke
Reservoir when the renovations there
are complete.
• Friends by artist Shirley LaRee
Olson placed at Danahy Park.
• My Buddy by artist Victor Issa
placed at the Happy Tails Dog Park.
• The Potato Man by artist Susan
Geissler placed at the west entrance
of City Hall.
• The Orphans by artist Dollores
B. Shelledy placed at Northwest
Open Space.
• High Four by artist Louise
Peterson will be placed at its permanent home (to be decided by City
Council) this summer.
After the purchase by NAHF, the
Peoples Choice is gifted to the City
of Northglenn for their permanent
collection.
Voting for the 2007/2008 season
Peoples Choice Award begins in July.
Online voting will be available at
www.northglennarts.org. For more
information on Northglenn’s Art on
Parade program, or for purchasing
information, please call (303) 4508727.
The mission of NAHF is to
increase cultural arts programming for
the benefit of our community through
the development and support of successful collaborations between the
arts, businesses, service groups,
schools and artists. For more information, contact Suzanne Janssen at
(303) 450-8727.
Most
Magnificent
Tree Contest
The city is still accepting nominations
for
Northglenn’s
Most
Magnificent Tree.
For a tree to be considered, it must
be nominated by July 13. Then, a panel
of judges will examine each tree nominee and choose one winner. The winning tree will be announced in August.
The winning tree will receive a
plaque designating its notoriety as
Northglenn’s Most Magnificent Tree.
The person who nominates the
winning tree will also receive an award
in the form of one month’s free water
service.
Trees on city-owned property, private property, and in parks and open
spaces can all be considered.
Nominate the tree you think is
magnificent by calling Jenni at 303450-8994
or
email
her
at
[email protected].
Northglenn’s water supply originates as runoff from
snowmelt and rain. Our water travels down Clear
Creek and through a network of canals and ditches to
Standley Lake where it is stored. Our water quality is
monitored from Clear Creek and Standley Lake, all
the way through the treatment process and finally out
to the distribution system.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment is in the process of completing the
Source Water Assessment Report (SWAP) for our
water supply. When it is finalized, it will be available
by contacting the SWAP at 303-692-3592 or visiting
www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/sw/swaphom.html.
The Source Water Assessment Report provides a
screening-level evaluation of potential contamination
that could occur. It does not mean that the contamination has or will occur. We can use this information
to evaluate the need to improve our current water
treatment capabilities and prepare for future contamination threats. This can help us ensure that quality
finished water is delivered to your homes. In addition, the source water assessment results provide a
starting point for developing a source water protection plan.
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Esta es información importante. Si no la pueden leer,
necesitan que alguien se la
traduzca.
We are pleased to present to you this year’s water
quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you
with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.
General Information About
Drinking Water
All drinking water, including bottled water, may
reasonably be expected to contain at least small
amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water
poses a health risk. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the
general population. Immuno-compromised persons
such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants,
people with HIV-AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at
risk of infections. These people should seek advice
about drinking water from their health care providers.
For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on
appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by
Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants
call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800426-4791.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and
bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds,
reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over
the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some
cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances
resulting from the presence of animals or from human
activity. Contaminants that may be present in source
water include:
• Mi cro bi al con tami nants , such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and
wildlife.
• I nor gani c co ntami nant s, such as salts and metals,
which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban
stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater
discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
• P e st ici de s and he rbi ci de s that may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater
runoff, and residential uses.
• O r gani c che mi cal co ntam inant s, including synthetic
and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts
of industrial processes and petroleum production, and
also may come from gas stations, urban stormwater
runoff, and septic systems.
• R adi oact ive co ntam inan ts , that can be naturally
occurring or be the result of oil and gas production
and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink,
the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment prescribes regulations limiting the
amount of certain contaminants in water provided by
public water systems.
The Food and Drug
Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same
protection for public health.
current understanding of arsenic’s possible health
effects against the costs of removing arsenic from
drinking water. EPA continues to research the health
effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral
known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin
damage and circulatory problems.
Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general
population. It is possible that lead levels at your
home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s
plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead
levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have
your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to
2 minutes before using tap water. If you would like to
have the water in your home tested, contact Tami
Moon-Carlson, Lead Laboratory Analyst at 303-4504070. Additional information is available from the
EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
Terms and Abbreviations
To help you understand the terms and abbreviations used in this report, we have provided the following definitions:
• P a rt s p e r m il li on ( p p m ) o r M i ll ig r a m s p e r l it e r
(m g/ L ) - one part per million corresponds to one
minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
• P a rt s p e r b i ll io n ( p p b ) o r M ic r o g ra m s p e r l it e r
(µg /L ) - one part per billion corresponds to one
minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in
$10,000,000.
• N e phe lo me t ri c T urb idi ty U ni t (N TU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of
water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
• A cti on L e ve l (A L ) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or
other requirements which a water system must follow.
• A cti on L e ve l G oal (A LG ) - The “Goal” is the
level of a contaminant in drinking water below
which there is no known or expected risk to health.
The ALG allows for a margin of safety
• Tr e atme nt Te chni q ue (T T) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the
level of a contaminant in drinking water.
• Max im um Cont ami nant L e ve l Go al (MCL G ) - The
“Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking
water below which there is no known or expected
risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
• M a x i m u m C o n t a m i na n t L e v e l ( M C L ) - The
“Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs
are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the
best available treatment technology.
• M a x i m u m R es i d u a l Di s i n f e c t a n t L e v el G o al
(MR DL G): The level of a drinking water disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected
risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits
of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
• M a x im u m Re s id u a l D i si n f e c t a n t L e v e l ( M RD L ) :
The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of
microbial contaminants.
• R unnin g A nnual Av e rag e ( RA A): An average of
monitoring results for the previous 12 calendar
months.
Conservation Tips
The city encourages our customers to use water
wisely. Watering during the heat of the day (10 a.m.
to 6 p.m.) may cause you to lose up to 50% of your
water application to evaporation. Remember, your
lawn needs less than one third as much water in the
fall and spring as it does during the summer. Visit the
city's website, www.northglenn.org for more conservation tips.
Stormwater Management
Program
The goal of this program is to reduce the amount
of pollutants entering streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Oil, grease, and other fluids from vehicles, soils
during construction and other debris on the ground
are just a few things that get washed away during
storms and into the very water that we use for drinking and recreation. Properly maintaining your vehicle, picking up after your pets, and using lawn fertilizers and chemicals according to the directions are
some of the ways you can help to reduce pollution.
For more information on how you can make a difference in preventing stormwater pollution, visit
www.northglenn.org or call (303) 450-8792.
Northglenn City Council provides an opportunity
for public input and meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and
4th Thursday of each month. Meetings take place in
Council Chambers at City Hall, 11701 Community
Center Dr. We want you, our valued customers, to be
informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day.
Health Effects Information About
the Regulated Contaminants
Tables:
Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is
a health risk for infants of less than six months of age.
High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue
baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for
short periods-of-time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, and detected nitrate levels are above 5 ppm, you should ask
advice from your health care provider.
If arsenic is less than the MCL, your drinking water
meets EPA’s standards. EPA’s standard balances the
Water Source: Standley Lake
Water Type: Surface Water
Did You Know?
Did you know that regular maintenance of your hot
water heater can not only prolong the life of your hot
water heater but also improve the water quality in your
home? Over time, your hot water heater can accumulate sediment consisting of various mineral deposits.
This buildup can reduce the amount of hot water your
water heater holds, can create a variety of interesting
noises, and can reduce the efficiency of your water
heater. The buildup of sediment at the bottom of the
water heater also can harden and sometimes clog the
drain valve. We recommend flushing your hot water
heater annually. CAUT ION: Whe n flu shing you r hot
wate r he ate r there is dange r of be ing scalded by hot
wate r. B e carefu l and ke ep children and pe ts away
du ring the procedu re .
Here are the steps to follow when flushing your
water heater:
1. Turn off the water heater.
2. If you have a gas water heater, set the gas valve
to "Pilot" to prevent the burners from coming on
while you flushing it. If your water heater is electric, turn off the circuit breakers to the water
heater. If the water level drops below the heating
4. Close the shut off valve on the cold water inlet to
most residents. Our highest detected level of
Fluoride in 2006 was 0.565 mg/L.
Water
Treatment
FAQ’s
What is the hardness
Northglenn’s water?
elements and the water heater turns on, the heating elements will burn out quite rapidly.
3. Connect a garden hose to the drain valve. Make
sure the hot water leaving the hose is in a safe area
away from pets and children.
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the water heater.
5. Carefully open the temperature/pressure relief
(TPR) valve at the top of the heater by lifting the
lever. Leave the valve open.
6. Open the drain valve at the bottom of the heater
allowing the water to flow through the garden
hose. If the sediment is clogging the drain valve,
then try closing the temperature/pressure relief
(TPR) valve and turn the cold water inlet valve
back on to "power flush" the sediment out.
7. In some cases, the sediment hardens into large
chunks that block the drain valve. If this occurs,
run the hot water out of the tank by opening the
hot water tap and letting the water flow till it is
cool. Remove the garden hose and use a long
screwdriver break to break up the clog.
8. When the water leaving the garden hose runs
clear you are finished.
9. Close the drain valve and remove the garden
hose.
10. Close the pressure relief valve and turn the cold
water inlet valve back on.
11. Open a hot water faucet and let it run until no
air bubbles come out.
12. Turn the water heater back on.
iron and manganese may temporarily discolor your
water during this process, but this is not harmful. If
you notice a rusty tinge to your water, open all your
faucets at the same time for a few minutes until the
water runs clear.
Important Numbers
Cross Connection:
303-450-4071
Sewer Backups:
303-451-1289
Utility Locate
Requests:
1-800-922-1987
Utility Billing:
303-450-8770
How much sodium is in the water?
Water Main Break:
303-451-1289
At this time, sodium is not a regulated contaminant
in drinking water. The EPA recognizes that on the
one hand, high levels of salt are associated with
hypertension, but on the other hand, sodium levels in
drinking water are usually low and unlikely to contribute to adverse health effects. Most Americans
tend to eat between 4000-6000 mg of sodium a day.
In a study conducted by the EPA, 75% of the water
systems tested had concentrations less than 50 mg/L
of sodium. At this level, a 150 lb. adult drinking eight
glasses of water a day would ingest less than 100 mg
of sodium per day. Northglenn’s water averages
around 25 mg/L.
Pressure Concerns:
303-451-1289
Water Quality Concerns:
303-450-4070
Stormwater Coordinator:
303-450-8792
Water Restriction Hot Line:
303-450-8716
Storm Drainage:
303-450-4001
Water or Sewer Problems:
303-280-7802
Water or Sewer Problems
24-Hour Line:
303-451-1289
TDD - Water & Sewer:
303-451-8403
Tour Water Facility:
303-450-4070
of
Hardness in drinking water is caused by calcium
and magnesium carbonate, which occur naturally in
our water source. When high levels of these two minerals are present in the water supply, making a lather
of suds for washing can be “hard” to do. This is where
the term “hard water” originates. A level of 50 mg/L
or less of these minerals is considered “soft”, while a
level of 300 mg/L or more is considered “hard.” In the
distribution system, Northglenn’s highest level of
hardness in 2006 was 107 mg/L or 6.26 grains per gallon, which falls within the moderate-low range.
Why does the water appear
cloudy at
times?
This seems to
happen
more
often in winter
when the drinking water is colder, but may also
happen if you
have an aerator
attached to your
faucet. There is
no cause for
alarm; tiny air
bubbles in the
water cause the
milky or cloudy
appearance. If
the water is left to stand for a short while, the bubbles
will rise to the surface and disappear.
Does our water contain fluoride?
Fluoride, a mineral that is naturally present in
Northglenn’s water, can be a benefit to dental health.
Many communities add fluoride to their drinking
water to help promote good dental health. The EPA
has set a maximum level for fluoride of 4mg/L in
drinking water. Some people who drink water that
contains fluoride in excess of this level can be at risk
for bone disease. A secondary level of 2 mg/L has
been set to help protect against dental fluorosis,
which can cause stains and pitting in permanent
teeth. Children who are under 9 years of age should
not drink water that has more than 2 mg/L of fluoride.
This level of fluoride can benefit dental health for
Why do I taste chlorine in my
water?
Chlorine, a disinfectant, is added to the water in its
final treatment stage to kill
bacteria and viruses. This is the
most efficient and cost-effective method available. The
amount used is well below a
level that would impact
humans, but some people are
more sensitive to the taste and
odor of chlorine than others
and may find it objectionable.
An inexpensive way to minimize this is to keep a jug of
water in the refrigerator for
drinking; the colder the water,
the less noticeable the taste
and odor of chlorine.
Why is my water
rust-colored?
Periodically city crews flush
every fire hydrant along the
110 miles of water mains in
Northglenn to remove debris
in the form of sand particles or
pipe scale. Small amounts of
Please contact Ray Reling, Chief Plant Operator, at 303-450-4049 if
you have any questions about the annual drinking water quality report
or to learn more about the system.
Detected Contaminants
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We routinely monitor for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The State
of Colorado requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations
of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered
vulnerable to this type of contamination. Some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year
old. The following tables show the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2006
unless otherwise noted.
Inorganic Contaminants – Regulated at the Treatment Process
Regulated Contaminants
Detected Range
(units)
Highest Level
Detected &
Date(s)
MCLG
MCL
MCL
Violation?
Typical Source
Antimony (ppb)
0.296 - 0.334
0.334
05/30/2006
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6
No
Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants;
ceramics; electronics; solder
Arsenic (ppb)
0.519 - 0.792
0.792
08/01/2006
0
10
No
Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards;
runoff from glass and electronics production waste
Barium (ppm)
0.340 - 0.475
0.475
05/30/06 &
06/05/2006
2
2
No
Discharge of drilling waste; discharge from metal
refineries; erosion of natural deposits
Beryllium (ppb)
0.6 - 2.5
2.5
01/24/2006
4
4
No
Discharge from metal refineries and coal burning factories; discharge from electrical, aerospace, and
defense industries
Fluoride (ppm)
0.375 - 0.565
0.565
05/30/2006
4
4
No
Erosion of natural deposits
Selenium (ppb)
1.34 - 1.72
1.72
11/20/2006
50
50
No
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines
Turbidity - Regulated at the Treatment Process
Turbidity
Sample Date
Level Found
TT Requirement
Violation?
Typical Source
Turbidity (NTU)
09/12/2006
Highest single measurement:
0.093
Maximum 1.0 NTU for
any single measurement
No
Soil runoff
2006
January through
December, 100% of the
samples were below the
TT requirement for our
technology.
In any month, at least
95% of samples must
be below 0.3 NTU.
No
Soil runoff
Turbidity (NTU)
Total Organic Carbon - Regulated at the Treatment Process
TOC
Compliance Factor
(measurments should not be
lower than this)
Lowest RAA
(compliance factor)
RAA Range 2006
(compliance factor)
Violation?
Typical Source
Total Organic Carbon
(Removal Ratio)
1.0
1
The RAA (compliance factor) January through
December was 1
No
Naturally present in the
environment
Disinfectant
Detected Range &
Date of Highest Level
Level Detected
for Compliance
MRDL
MRDLG
MRDL
Violation?
Source
Chlorine (ppm)
0.24 - 1.15
(02/21/2006)
0.70
4
4
No
Water additive used to control microbes
Disinfectant By-products
Detected
Range
Average
RAA
Highest RAA
MCL
MCLG
MCL
Violation?
Typical Source
Haloacetic Acids (ppb)
13.67 - 46.19
24.6
26.5
60
N/A
No
By-product of drinking water disinfection
Total Trihalomethanes
(ppb)
27.17 - 61.61
37.81
42.8
80
N/A
No
By-product of drinking water chlorination
Lead and
Copper
Collection
Date
90th
Percentile
Action
Limit (AL)
Actional
Limit Goal
(ALG)
Number of
Sites Over
AL
Violation?
Typical Source
Copper
(ppm)
2005
0.0846
1.3
1.3
0 out of 30
No
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits
Lead (ppm)
2005
3.46
15
0
0 out of 30
No
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits
Disinfectants - Regulated in the Distribution System
Disinfectant Byproducts - Regulated at the Treatment Process
Lead and Copper - Regulated at the Consumersʼ Tap
Secondary Contaminants – Monitored at the Treatment Process
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Secondary standards are non-enforceable guidelines for contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects or aesthetic effects in drinking water. EPA recommends these standards but does not require water systems to comply.
Contaminant
Detected Range
Secondary Standard
MCLG
Violation?
Typical Source
Sodium (ppm)
15.7 - 26.2
N/A
N/A
N/A
Naturally present in the environment
Sulfate (ppm)
44.0 - 65.3
250
N/A
N/A
Naturally present in the environment
Total Dissolved Solids (ppm)
160 - 227
500
N/A
N/A
Erosion of natural deposits
Violations
No violations occured in the calendar year of 2006
Intensive Summer-Long
DUI Enforcement Begins
Colorado Victims to be honored with Rose Remembrance
Ceremonies across the State
As the unofficial start of summer kicks off there is a renewed push
to enforce the state’s impaired driving
laws, the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) announced.
Local law enforcement agencies
across the state and the Colorado
State Patrol will be out in force over
the weekend as part of the Heat Is On
campaign with increased DUI patrols,
saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints.
“As families venture out on the
roads for the start of vacations, we
want to keep them safe from impaired
drivers, “said Pamela Hutton, CDOT
Governor’s
Representative
for
Highway Safety. “Unfortunately, we
are entering the deadliest time of year
on our highways. Thirty-eight percent of fatal alcohol-related crashes in
Colorado occur in the months of
June, July, August and September.”
According to preliminary data, 41
percent of all traffic fatalities in
Colorado last year involved alcohol,
resulting in the deaths of 217 people.
Nearly 76 percent of those fatalities
were men, and 17% were under age
21. Sixteen percent of alcohol-related
crashes involved motorcycles, and 13
percent were pedestrians.
The following counties had the
most alcohol-related fatalities in
2006: Jefferson (28), Arapahoe (22),
Adams (18), Denver (14), Larimer
(12), Weld (12), Mesa (12), El Paso
(9), Douglas (8), La Plata (6) and
Pueblo (6).
Memorial Weekend marks the start
of DUI Checkpoint Colorado. Ten
law enforcement agencies will receive
grants from CDOT to conduct more
than 150 sobriety checkpoints every
week throughout the summer.
The Colorado State Patrol will
have every uniformed officer on duty
Memorial Day weekend for the
Colorado Target Zero campaign,
which sets a goal of zero vehicular
fatalities over the first summer holiday weekend. This will be the fourth
year in a row CSP is implementing
Target Zero during Memorial Day
Weekend. During the same period
last year, there were six reported traffic fatalities, but none were attributed
to DUI.
"We have zero tolerance for
impaired drivers, aggressive/distracted drivers and speeders," said Colonel
Mark Trostel, Chief of the Colorado
State Patrol. "The Colorado State
Patrol will have every available officer
out on the roadways, including
myself, in an effort reach our target of
zero traffic-related fatalities. This is
fair warning for all motorists to make
responsible driving choices, follow
the law and to always remember to
buckle up yourself and your passengers."
In addition to DUI enforcement
announcements, CDOT, law enforcement agencies and Mother’s Against
Drunk Driving (MADD) will host
Rose Remembrance ceremonies dedicated to the victims of DUI. More
than 259 yellow roses will be on display representing the average number
of lives lost in drunken driving crashes each year since the Heat Is On
campaign started in 1996.
Family members and friends of
those killed by drunk drivers will be
invited to release the yellow roses
into the lakes in Denver and
Colorado Springs. Law enforcement
officers will also participate in memory of fallen comrades and DUI victims
statewide. The message: “Every Rose
Tells a Story” of a life lost to DUI.
“Every year there are more than
200 DUI victims in Colorado,” said
Emily Tompkins, Executive Director
of MADD Colorado. “These Rose
Remembrance events highlight the
fact that each life lost to DUI has its
own tragic story, and is more than just
a traffic statistic. It is our hope that
anyone planning on drinking alcohol
this weekend, or any weekend for that
matter, plans use designated drivers or
other safe, sober transportation.”
For more information on the DUI
enforcement period and to view
enforcement plans by agency, visit
www.dot.state.co.us/trafficsafety/ and
click Reports on the header. Choose
Enforcement Period Plans, select
Summer Checkpoints 2007 and
Memorial Day Weekend 2007 and
click Report. To view DUI arrests
totals after the enforcement period
starts, click Reports on the header.
Choose Heat is on! Enforcement,
select Memorial Day Weekend 2007
and click View Report.
Channel 8 Programming
See what’s going on in your city
If you are a Northglenn resident and are a Comcast
cable subscriber you can learn more about the city by tuning in and watching Northglenn’s Channel 8 programming.
Each month, Mayor Kathie Novak, hosts a new show
covering a variety of topics of interest on “Eye On
Northglenn.” Come along as we explore the community
and look for the tastes, treasures, and trades in our business
community. We invite you to get involved and let us know
of the businesses you think are fantastic or those you
would like to know more about. Call 303-450-8713.
You won’t feel out of touch with your local government
and the community if you watch
City Council meetings and
study sessions broadcast on
Channel 8. Keep educated,
informed and in the loop as you study issues of community importance from the comfort of your own home.
View City Council meetings on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Watch “Eye on Northglenn” on Sunday, Monday,
Wednesday, and Fridays at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
and 8:00 p.m. We invite you to join us, watch channel 8
programming, and share your ideas.
Fish-A-Palooza
at Croke
Reservoir
The Colorado Division of
Wildlife (DOW) and the City of
Northglenn
announce
an
Emergency Public Fish Salvage for
Croke Reservoir. The reservoir is
located one block north of 104th
Avenue and right off Huron Street
in Northglenn.
An upcoming city construction
project will make it necessary to
drain and dredge the reservoir this
summer. In order to minimize the
number of fish lost during this
process, the Division of Wildlife’s
Northeast Region Manager, Scott
Hoover, has authorized no-limit
fishing at Croke reservoir.
Anglers are still required to
have valid a Colorado fishing
license and may use any legal fishing methods in addition to the specially permitted methods of snagging, seines, and dip nets.
The salvage, which began on
May 1, 2007, will continue until the
Area Wildlife Manager sets an ending date.
At that time, as many fish as
possible will be captured by DOW
personnel and transported to other
bodies of water in the area. Then,
the reservoir will be dredged and
construction will begin with procedures planned to deepen the reservoir to increase its capacity followed by the reconstruction of the
eastern shoreline.
Licenses are available on-line
through the DOW’s website
(www.wildlife.state.co.us).
Also
available on the website is a list of
retailers where fishing licenses can
be purchased.
All area residents are encouraged to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and participate
in the public fish salvage. Gather
your fishing line and bait and come
out and fish!
The
Northglenn
Connection
June 2007
Edition
P.O. Box 330061
11701 Community Center Drive
Northglenn, CO 80233-8061
Phone: 303-451-8326
Fax: 303-450-8708
2007 Pre-Scheduled City Council Meetings
City Council meetings are held on the 2nd
and 4th Thursday of each month and begin
at 7:00 p.m.
Listed are the dates of the City Council
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Sheri at 720-872-8265 or
James at 720-234-8672
At Home In Ward II contact
Gaye at 303-457-2493 or
Rick at 303-252-7527
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Susan at 720-308-8759 or
Michael at 720-872-0664
@ Home In Ward IV contact
Rosie at 303-452-3875 or
Jill at 303-452-5302
At Home with the Mayor
contact Kathie at 303-450-8709
meetings for the remainder of the year:
June 14 Ju ne 2 8 Meeting Cancelled
July 12 and 26
August 9 and 23
September 13 and 27
October 11 and 25
November 8
December 13
Check us out on the WEB!
www.northglenn.org
Northglenn Mayor and City Council
Upcoming Council Meetings: May 10 and 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Study Sessions will begin at 5:45 p.m. prior to City Council Meetings.
(For more information, call 303-450-8757)
Location: Council Chambers at City Hall – 11701 Community Center Drive
April 26, 2007 City Council Meeting
May 3, 2007 City Council Meeting (cont’d)
Ordinances Adopted:
~None
• Ordinances Adopted As Amended:
~None
• Ordinances Passed on First Reading:
~CB-1617 - Supplemental Appropriation - 7 yes, 0 no
~CB-1618 - Fox Run Open Space Rezoning - 7 yes, 0 no
~CB-1619 - Commercial Trailers in Residential Zones - 5 yes,
2 no
~CB-1620 - Prohibiting Pods - 7 yes, 0 no
• Resolutions Passed:
~CR-25 - Youth Commision Membership Amendment - 7 yes,
0 no
~CR-26 - Colorado Wireless Communities IGA - 7 yes, 0 no
~CR-27 - 2007 Utility Bill Printing & Mail Services - 7 yes, 0 no
~CR-28 - Property Tax Increment Reimbursement
Agreement - 6 yes, 1 no
~CR-29 - Historic Preservation Commission Reappointment
-Diane Cooksey - 7 yes, 0 no
~Passed - Motion to Cancel June 28, 2007 regular City Council
Meeting - 7 yes, 0 no
~Passed - Motion to meet in executive session on contract
negotiations and personnel - 7 yes, 0 no
•
•
May 3, 2007 City Council Meeting
•
•
Ordinances Adopted:
~None
Ordinances Adopted As Amended:
~None
Ordinances Tabled on First Reading:
~None
• Resolutions Passed:
~Passed - Motion to meet in executive session on personnel
matters - 8 yes, 0 no
May 10, 2007 City Council Meeting
Ordinances Adopted:
~CB-1617 - Supplemental Appropriation - 7 yes, 0 no
• Ordinances Tabled:
~CB-1618 - Fox Run Open Space Rezoning (till 5/24/07)
4 yes, 3 no
• Resolutions:
~Passed ~ CR-30 - Internship Program 2007 - 7 yes, 0 no
~Passed ~ CR-32 - 2007 Croke Canal Headworks - 7 yes, 0 no
~Passed ~ CR-33 - IGA: Establish North Metro Task Force/Legal
Entity - 7 yes, 0 no
~Tabled (till 5/24/2007)~ CR-34 - Metro North Children’s
Advocacy Center Lease Agreement - 7 yes, 0 no
~Deleted ~ License agreement between City of Northglenn and
Northglenn Dodge
~Passed ~ CR-36 - City Manager Performance Pay - 7 yes, 0 no
~Passed As Ammended ~ CR-37 - 120th Avenue and Grant
Street Development Agreement - 7 yes, 0 no
~Passed ~ Motion to Donate $505.00 to Metro North Chamber
Leadership - 7 yes, 0 no
~Passed ~ Motion to meet in executive session on personnel matters - 7 yes, 0 no
•