May 2013 - Northglenn

Northglenn Connection
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11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233 • 303-451-8326 • www.northglenn.org • Issue 185 • May 2013
SWAT Training at the Garland Center
In This Edition
On April 14 and 15,
members of the
Northglenn/Thornton
SWAT team utilized the
Garland Center for training. The two days consisted of simulated hostage
situations and armed
standoffs with barricaded
gunmen. The Northglenn
/Thornton SWAT team is
a multi-agency group
used in critical tactical
situations when the event
rises beyond the level of
normal police operations
and capabilities.
n BRICKS AVAILABLE FOR E.B.
RAINS JR. MEMORIAL PARK
BRIDGE: Proceeds will benefit the
Utility Assistance Program.
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n FIREFIGHTER HONORED: Lt.
Dan Maes of Station No. 63 in
Northglenn was honored by a
national magazine for his efforts
in helping two Northglenn youth.
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n PLENTY OF RECREATION
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH:
City to Honor
Fallen Officers
n Park Cleanup, Vigil &
Kops vs. Kids Basketball
Challenge Highlight
National Police Week
Northglenn National Police Week Events
By Renae Lehr
Crime Analyst
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy
signed a bill designating May 15 as
National Peace Officer Memorial Day
and the week which that day falls as
National Police Week. The Police
Department has a valued tradition of
celebrating this week with a calendar of
events.
On May 15, officers and city employees will pitch in to help with a cleanup of
E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park and
Webster Lake.
On May 16, the police will host the
2013 Fallen Officer Memorial
Candlelight Vigil from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park. It will be
an evening to remember and honor
Colorado officers who lost their lives in
the line of duty.
It was almost 30 years ago, May of
1984, that the Police Department lost
• Wed., May 15: Clean up at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, across from
City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive
• 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs., May 16: Fallen Officer Memorial Candlelight
Vigil, E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park
• 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat., May 18: Kops vs. Kids Basketball Challenge,
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive
one of their own. Sadly, Corporal Edgar
B. Rains was struck with stray pellets
during a domestic disturbance call. The
officer firing did not know the corporal
was in the line of fire.
Northglenn dedicated the park, where
the ceremony is now held, in his name.
Law enforcement from all jurisdictions,
as well at the public, are invited to attend
the ceremony.
Police week will close with a chance
for kids to interact in the friendly Kops
vs. Kids Basketball Challenge. Youth
ages 9 to 14 can take on the police in a
good-natured game at 6:30 p.m. on May
18. The event is sponsored by the
Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni
Association (CPAAAN). Cost is $5 for
residents, $6 for non-residents.
Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.
northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
Immediately after, the cops will play
against North Metro Fire Rescue
District firefighters.
National Police Week is dedicated to
honoring America’s law enforcement
community and Northglenn is proud to
support this effort locally.
Opportunity for Youth to Make Difference in Northglenn
n Youth Commission Advises Council, Works on Community Projects
By Amanda Peterson
Director of Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Services
Youth ages 13 to 18 who
live in the city or attend a
school in the Adams 12 Five
Star School District are needed to join the Northglenn
Youth Commission (NYC).
The NYC is composed of
between 7 and 15 youth who
act in an advisory capacity to
City Council on youth-related
issues in the community.
Meetings are held at 7
p.m. on the first and third
Tuesday of each month at
the Northglenn Recreation
Center. Youth are asked to
serve a one-year term.
Long standing commissioners Ciara Neill, Rory
Moore, Leandra Laws and
Kurtis Alberi will be graduating from high school this
year, leaving their seats on the
Youth Commission empty.
25th Annual Kids’
Fishing Derby on
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June 1
The city is looking for teens to
fill these seats who are interested in serving the community.
In recent years, the NYC
has participated in the development of the skatepark,
worked on leadership skills
through attendance at the
annual Youth Summit and are
currently conducting an art
contest.
A limited number of seats
are available on the board.
Applications are available in
the City Clerk's Office or at
www.northglenn.org/nyc.
They will be taken through
May 24.
Qualified applicants will be
contacted to schedule an
interview on June 4.
For more information
about the NYC or the application process, please contact Amanda Peterson at
303-450-8950 or apeterson@
northglenn.org.
The city offers a wide-range of
activities, camps and trips for
youth that cater to diverse interests. Page 4
n EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE
HELPS SKATEPARK BENCH
ART CONTEST: Brandon Glandt’s
project honors a friend who loved
the skatepark; youth invited to
contribute design entries. Page 4
n WORKFORCE CENTER
UNITES EMPLOYERS AND
EMPLOYEES: Adams County
agency provides training and hiring services. Page 5
n REGISTRATION OPEN FOR
MUD VOLLEYBALL, JULY 4TH
CAR SHOW AND WIFFLEBALL:
Participants can now register for
three separate events in the city
this summer: Mudapalooza VII,
the July 4th Car Show and the 9th
Annual Wiffleball Tournament.
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n ENJOY THE CITY’S LARGEST
ICE CREAM SUNDAE: In cele-
bration of National Historic
Preservation Month, enjoy
Northglenn’s Largest Ice Cream
Sundae on Sunday, May 19, at
Stonehocker Farmhouse. Page 7
n FREE LANDFILL DAY ON MAY
18: Residents can bring items too
large for a polycart to the landfill
in Erie. Page 7
CLOSURE
City Hall and the Northglenn
Senior Center will be closed on
Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.
The Northglenn Recreation
Center will be open from 5:30
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trash will be picked up as
normal.
Despite Recent Snows,
Water Conservation
Still Necessary
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Local Legislative Recap
March 25, 2013
Resolutions
Police Vehicles Purchased
CR-28 – Council unanimously
authorized the city manager to issue
purchase orders to Sil-Terhar Motors,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$50,424 for the purchase of two 2013
Ford Police Interceptor sedans and to
the State of Colorado Department of
Public Safety in an amount not to
exceed $27,017.50 for the purchase of
one 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD 1500
commercial vehicle.
New Member of City’s
Youth Commission
CR-29 – Council unanimously
appointed John Bedwell to the Board
of Directors of the Northglenn Youth
Commission. His term begins March
25, 2013, and expires March 25, 2014.
Fire Hydrants Purchased
CR-31 – Council unanimously
authorized the city manager to issue a
purchase order to HD Supply
Waterworks in an amount not to
exceed $38,528.25 for the purchase of
20 fire hydrants, eight valves and various associated parts.
Standley Lake Dam
Tender House Replaced
CR-32 – Council unanimously
authorized reimbursing the Farmers
Reservoir and Irrigation Company for
a third of the cost of the Standley Lake
Dam Tender House Replacement
Project in the amount of $85,751.67.
The total cost of the project is
$257,255.01 and is split between
Westminster,
Northglenn
and
Thornton.
Council Backs FasTracks
authorized the mayor to execute a letter to RTD, stating that the North
Metro jurisdictions are offering to
work closely with RTD in order to
build the FasTracks North Metro Rail
Line by 2020 and are willing to commit
to waiving fees, committing additional
funds and/or adjusting the phasing of
certain elements of the plan.
Terminal Reservoir Outlet
Structure to Have Repairs
CR-34 – Council unanimously
authorized the city manager to issue a
purchase order to Whipps, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $32,500 for the
purchase of a horizontal slide gate and
hydraulic power unit for the terminal
reservoir at the Northglenn Water
Treatment Plant on 112th Avenue.
These parts require a long lead-time
for fabrication and delivery, and having the city directly buy them will
speed up completion of the repairs.
April 8, 2013
Coleman Stays on NURA
CR-36 – Council unanimously
reappointed Ronald Coleman, Jr. as a
regular member of the Northglenn
Urban Renewal Authority for a fiveyear term. The term commenced on
April 19, 2013 and will expire April
19, 2018.
Trash Truck Purchased
CR-37 – Council unanimously
approved the purchase of a rear-load
semi-automated trash truck from
Rush Truck Center Denver for
$192,103.
Pension Plan Amended
CR-38 – Council voted 6-2 to
approve an amendment to the general
employee’s pension plan in order to
come into compliance with the policies of the plan’s new administration
company, ICMA-RC. The plan was
switched from Charles Schwab to
ICMA-RC at the end of 2012.
Police Department
Pension Plan Amended
Resolutions
Locker Room Facilities
Design Awarded
CR-30 – Council unanimously
authorized the execution of a contract
with Zeiler-Pennock, Inc. for designing the remodeling of the locker room
facilities at the Northglenn Recreation
Center in the amount of $29,612 and
for construction management services in the amount of $16,000.
Avery Named to Parks
and Rec Advisory Board
CR-35 – Council unanimously
appointed Leonard Avery to the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board as the
Ward IV representative. His term
commenced on April 8, 2013, and will
expire May 24, 2016.
CR-39 – Council voted 6-2 to
approve an amendment to the Police
Department’s pension plan in order to
come into compliance with the policies of the plan’s new administration
company, ICMA-RC. The plan was
switched from Charles Schwab to
ICMA-RC at the end of 2012.
Property Modification for
Business Approved
Ward I
Carol Dodge
Wayne Dodge
mayor@
northglenn.org
cdodge@
northglenn.org
wdodge@
northglenn.org
8 On the Web:
303-601-3633
Resolutions
Measure
CR-28
CR-29
CR-31
CR-32
CR-33
CR-34
303-457-9872
Vote
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Resolutions
Measure
CR-30
CR-35
CR-36
CR-37
CR-38
CR-39
CR-40
Result
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Vote
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Yes: Downing, C.
Dodge, Carrico,
Snetzinger, W.
Dodge, Brown,
Whitman
No: Wieneke,
Clyne
Passed Yes: Downing, C.
Dodge, Carrico,
Snetzinger, W.
Dodge, Brown,
Whitman
No: Wieneke,
Clyne
Passed Yes: Snetzinger,
Downing, Clyne,
Brown, Whitman,
Carrico, Wieneke
Abstain: W.
Dodge, C. Dodge
– Local Legislative Recap
by Jason Rogers,
Public Communications Manager
Ward II
Ward III
Joe Brown
Leslie Carrico
Marci Whitman
Susan Clyne
joebrown@
northglenn.org
lcarrico@
northglenn.org
mwhitman@
northglenn.org
[email protected]
303-255-9166
Result
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
April 8, 2013
Meet Your Mayor and City Councilmembers
Joyce Downing
303-457-3542
March 25, 2013
CR-40 – Acting as the Northglenn
Medical Marijuana Authority, council
voted 7-0, with two members abstaining, to allow Physician Preferred
Products, LLC to modify their premises.
CR-33 – Council unanimously
Mayor
Council Scorecard
303-451-5046
303-521-0201
720-308-8759
Ward IV
Gene Wieneke Kim Snetzinger
mayor pro tem
303-457-0858
gwieneke@
northglenn.org
303-913-7195
ksnetzinger@
northglenn.org
Go to www.northglenn.org/webdocs for more information about city proceedings and meetings.
Engraved Bricks on Bridge Make For a Lasting Memorial
n Profits Aid Utility
Assistance Program
Memorial Day is almost here, which
makes it the perfect time to honor your
loved one with a message that will last for
decades to come.
The
Northglenn
Community
Foundation, in partnership with the city,
is taking orders for customized,
engraved bricks that will be placed in the
Millennium Bridge at E.B. Rains Jr.
Memorial Park this fall.
This is a great way to recognize someone that has served their country and to
help out a family in need.
Proceeds will go to help out
Northglenn residents who are struggling
to pay their city utility bill.
Orders will be accepted through July
31.
Commemorative brick applications
can be found at City Hall, 11701
Community Center Drive, the
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive, or the
Maintenance & Operations Building,
12301 Claude Court.
For more information, please contact
Joyce Altfeltis at 303-450-8800 or
[email protected], or Donna
Reagan at 303-280-7821 or dreagan@
northglenn.org.
Bricks Sizes Available
• $40: 4" x 8" – Three lines of text
• $75: 8" x 8" – Three lines of text
• $120: 8" x 8" – Two lines of text with logo
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Mary Ciancio Memorial
Distinguished Service Award
Numbers to Know
EMERGENCIES ......................911
Animal Control ......303-450-8886
Animal Impound ..303-288-3294
Building Permits ..303-450-8745
City Hall ................303-451-8326
City Clerk ..............303-450-8757
City Court ............303-450-8701
City Manager ........303-450-8709
Communications ..303-450-8713
Customer ............303-450-8994
Solutions
Economic..............303-450-8743
Development
Fire (non-emerg) ..303-452-9910
(North Metro Fire Rescue)
Graffiti Hotline ......303-252-3849
Neighborhood ......303-280-7876
Services
Parks & Trails........303-280-7818
Planning & Zoning ..303-450-8836
Police ....................303-450-8892
Police Records ......303-450-8893
Polycarts/ ............303-450-4004
Roll-Off Rentals
Street Repair ........303-450-4001
Rec Center ............303-450-8800
Senior Center........303-450-8801
Snow & ................303-450-4001
Ice Removal
Storm Drainage .. 303-450-4001
Street Sweeping .. 303-450-4001
Trash/Special........303-450-4004
Pickup
Utility Billing/ ......303-450-8770
Cust. Service
Volunteering..........303-450-8904
Water ....................303-450-4045
Conservation Hotline
Water/Sewer ........303-280-7803
Problems
Water/Sewer ........303-451-1289
24-hour Line
Council Meeting:
7 p.m. Mon., May 13
(The May 27 council meeting is
cancelled due to Memorial Day.)
Special Meeting:
7 p.m. Mon., May 20
Study Session:
6 p.m. Mon., June 3
Residents are welcome to attend
council meetings and study sessions.
Council meetings are held on
the second and fourth Monday of
the month at 7 p.m.
Study sessions are held as needed on the first and third Monday of
each month at 6 p.m. Call 303-4508756 for more information.
Location: Study sessions and
council meetings are held at City
Council Chambers in City Hall,
11701 Community Center Drive.
The 2013 Mary Ciancio Memorial Distinguished Service Award’s banquet was held at
Stonebrook Manor in Thornton on April 18. The event is organized by the Community
Reach Center and is named in honor of Mary Ciancio, whose dedication to the center
and to the community benefitted thousands of Adams County residents living with
mental and physical challenges. Valerie Escatel was the 2013 winner. City residents
Rosie Garner and Sean Reif were nominated, along with Jo Edgar, Carol Hastings,
Ron Hellbusch, Kevin O’Connell, Catherine Roberts and Robin O’Dorisio.
North Metro Firefighter Wins
Magazine’s Heroism Award
n Helped Save Lives of
Two Northglenn Youth
By Stacey Mulligan
North Metro Fire Rescue District
The North Metro Fire Rescue District
is proud to announce that Lt. John Maes
of Station 63 in Northglenn was chosen
to receive the 2012 Firehouse Magazine
Heroism and Community Service
Award.
Lt. Maes was 14th out of hundreds of
nominations submitted for this highly
respected award. Lt. Maes, along with
the top 20 grand prize winners, is currently featured in the April issue of
Firehouse Magazine.
Lt. Maes was chosen to receive this
award because he was successful in saving the lives of two young children on
Feb. 23, 2012. These innocent children
were put in harm’s way when their father
barricaded the home’s front door and set
fire to the stairwell leading up to the second floor where the children were sleeping. Without his tremendous leadership,
commitment and service as the commanding officer of Crew 63, the out-
Feb. 2013 General Fund Financial Report
City of Northglenn Mar. 2013 Crime Statistics
Figures are through the end of February
These charts show statistics from the Northglenn Police Department for theft
from a motor vehicle, burglary and motor vehicle theft in the city over the last six
months as well as from March of a year ago. To report a crime, call 911.
Burglary
15
10
10
10
20
12
12
17
13
11
5
0
23
14
11
10
8
Mar12 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar13
0
11
12
6
9
21
16
5
19
$5M
5
5
Mar12 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar13
0
Mar12 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar13
$0M
$1,434,604
9
$1,517,387
$10M
11
Total
Revenue
Taxes
$19,410,024
15
$15M
InterLicenses User Charges Fines &
government & Permits
Forfeits
& Fees
$2,379,884
$2,404,423
20
Total Revenue Components
$848
20
$20M
$134,000
25
$2,186,696
15
– 2012 Actual Year to Date
Motor Vehicle Theft
25
General Fund Expenditures
Year to Date is 12.3% of the
2013 Annual Budget
$482,968
20
– 2013 Actual Year to Date
$19,220,275
Theft from Motor Vehicle
– 2013 Annual Budget
$65,223
$66,890
E.B. Rains Jr.
Memorial Park
$1,724,964
City Hall
(Administration,
Court, Police)
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come for the two children involved
could have been very different.
The 2012 Heroism Award, Firehouse
Magazine’s most prestigious, recognizes
the spirit of service, courage and heroism that is a tradition among the world's
fire and emergency service. It honors
firefighters for their expert training, professional service and dedication to the
duty displayed in saving a human life.
The North Metro Fire Rescue District
is incredibly proud of what this award
represents for Lt. Maes, the city of
Northglenn and the district.
$107,865
$108,268
Webster
Lake
Lt. John Maes, left, listens to the story
about him in Firehouse Magazine.
$13,762,387
Interstate
25
Northglenn
Recreation
Center
(Senior Center,
D.L. Parsons
Theatre)
Grant Drive
Community
Center Drive
120th Avenue
Northglenn
Connection
the
$967,832
$950,224
Many of the city’s activities,
events and meetings occur at City
Hall, the Northglenn Recreation
Center or E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial
Park. Here is a map of the area:
$43,331
City Spots
$929,260
the latest council meeting, catch it
on Comcast Cable Channel 8.
• Sunday: Council meetings at
10 a.m. and 6 p.m., study sessions
at 2 and 10:30 p.m.
• Monday, Wednesday &
Friday: Council meetings at
noon and 10:30 p.m., study sessions at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday: Council
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study sessions at noon.
• Saturday: Council meetings at
noon and 7:30 p.m., study sessions
at 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
You can also listen to audio
recordings the day after meetings
occur at www.northglenn.org.
$143,602
$148,422
Audio/Video: If you missed
$189,534
$159,952
Council Study
Sessions & Meetings
Other
General Fund
Revenues Expenditures
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What Are Your Kids Doing This Summer?
Recreation
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Has a Wide Range of Opportunities for Youth of All Ages
DAY CAMP
ROVING REC
SPORTS
FRIDAY FUN DAYS
THEATRE
Beginning June 3, the
city’s state-licensed
Summer Day Camp program begins for kids ages
6 to 12.
Each day brings a new
activity, including crafts,
field trips, sports and
swimming! The first three
weeks of camp include
FREE swim lessons each
day and everyone gets a
swim shirt.
The program has a ratio
of 10 kids per camp
counselor, with a maximum of 60 kids any
given week.
The cost is $130 per
week for residents, $140
for non-residents.
Go to www.northglenn
.org/youthprograms for
more information.
The Roving Rec program
is for youth entering fifth
to ninth grade in the fall.
Fun games and activities will be offered from
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at
the following parks:
• Monday: E.B. Rains Jr.
Memorial Park
• Tuesday: Larson Park
• Wednesday: Malley Park
• Thursday: Danahy Park
The program runs from
June 3 through Aug. 8.
The cost is only $30 for
the whole summer.
Looking for a summer
sport activity to keep your
child active this summer?
Below are the youth
sports being offered this
summer. The majority of
them begin in June.
On Fridays throughout
the summer, exciting
trips are planned for
youth in fifth through
ninth grade. All excursions depart from and
return to the Northglenn
Recreation Center. Most
trips take place from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.
Prices vary based on
the trip. Register online
at www.northglenn.org/
recxpress.
This summer, the
Cultural Services Division
is offering a variety of
camp and class options
to engage and enlighten
your child.
In June, the award-winning Northglenn Youth
Theatre will host auditions for the hilarious
comedy production of
Twinderella.
Approximately 30 children will rehearse from
June 24 to Aug. 9, followed by four performances to be held from
Aug. 9 to 11 at the D.L.
Parsons Theatre.
Also in June, children
can audition for the
Missoula Children’s
Theatre production of
The Tortoise vs. the Hare.
Approximately 60 children will be chosen to
rehearse every day from
June 24 to 29. Two performances will be presented on Saturday, June
29, at 3 and 7 p.m.
Cultural Services offers
indoor summer camps
where children can enjoy
extended art and drama
training.
The department also
has a wide variety of
drama classes for every
level for children interested in acting, singing and
dancing on stage.
As an addition to the
Roving Rec program, all
youth 18 years and
younger can receive a
free sack lunch from
noon to 1 p.m. through a
partnership with Food
Bank of the Rockies. You
do not have to purchase
a Roving Rec pass to
receive free lunches.
Participants in the city’s
Summer Day Camp enjoy
plenty of activities with
kids their own age.
• CARA track & field (ages
5-16)
• Youth flag football
league (ages 5-10)
• Youth baseball league
(ages 5-10)
• Quick start tennis (ages
5-11)
• Soccer (ages 5-7)
• Tee ball (ages 4-6)
• ANA Playmakers basketball camp (ages 9-14)
• Skyhawks sports camps
(soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis and
multi-sport) (ages 4-14)
• CARA cross country
(ages 6-14)
• June 7: Denver Zoo
• June 14: X-Arena
• June 21: Brighton
Oasis
• June 28: Butterfly
Pavilion
• July 5: Hike and Swim
• July 12: Zip Lines Tour
• July 19: Crackpotts
Pottery
• July 26: BIG Time FUN
& Swim
• Aug. 2: Family Sports
Center
• Aug. 9: Pool Party and
BBQ
Need More Information?
Call 303-450-8800 or stop by the
Northglenn Recreation Center,
11801 Community Center Drive.
These metal
boards are available at the
Northglenn
Recreation Center
for youth to take
and create designs
on. The top
designs will be
used to create a
bench at Don
Anema Memorial
Skatepark.
Art Contest for Skatepark
n Scout Turning Boards into Bench in Memory of Friend
By Jason Rogers
Public Communications
Manager
The Northglenn Youth
Commission (NYC) is enhancing the Don Anema Memorial
Skatepark by sponsoring a skate
art contest. They also have help
from Brandon Glandt, a local
Eagle Scout candidate.
The NYC started planning
the art contest back in January.
The idea was to have area youth
decorate skateboard-like canvases that would eventually be
judged and then displayed in
the skatepark.
Last
month,
Glandt
approached the city about
doing something to improve
the park as his Eagle Scout project. The skatepark was a special
place for Brandon. His good
friend, Nathan Phan-Meece,
tragically passed away last
Mayor Pro Tem
Susan Clyne
with last year’s
winner, Jackson
Mendez.
September at the age of 14.
Nathan always skated there, and
his friends even held his memorial service at the park.
Now Brandon will use the
canvases from the skate art contest to construct a bench for the
park as his Eagle Scout project.
The skate art contest is open
to youth in kindergarten
through 12th grade until May
31.
The grand prize winner
receives $100. Entry forms and
canvases are available at the
front desk of the Northglenn
Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive.
For more information, please
call 303-450-8800.
The Northglenn Arts &
Humanities Foundation and
the NYC are sponsoring this
contest.
Register Now for the Kids’ Fishing Derby
n 8-11 a.m. Sat., June 1 at Webster Lake inside E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park
Join us for the 25th annual Kids’
Fishing Derby. Anglers ages 2 to 14 are
welcome. Check-in at 8 a.m. and fish
from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Awards will be
presented at 11 a.m. in six age categories
and for the overall longest fish. The
Division of Wildlife will have a fishing
clinic and drawings for free fishing
poles.
There will be event mementos,
snacks, entertainment, and lots of fun
for all participants, so come join the fun.
Bring your own pole, tackle, and bait,
as none will be provided.
To commemorate the event’s 25th
anniversary, the winners will receive a
$25 gift card from the Northglenn
Community Foundation and a fishing
pole, tackle box and trophy. The grand
prize winner will receive a $250 gift card
from Credit Union of Colorado and
have the fish mounted as a trophy.
This event sells out every year, so register early. The entry fee is $4 per child.
To sign up, call 303-450-8800, stop by
the Northglenn Recreation Center,
11801 Community Center Drive, or go
to www.northglenn.org/recxpress.
The registration deadline is
Wednesday, May 29, at 4 p.m. or when
the spaces are filled – whichever comes
first. Also, volunteers are needed to help;
background checks are required.
For more information, contact
Jeanette Sánchez at 303-450-8935 or
[email protected].
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Northglenn Business News
Ribbon Cuttings
SunHawk Seconds
SunHawk Seconds, located at 10643 Melody Drive,
held its grand opening April 4. The shop offers quality
pre-owned goods and is open Monday to Friday from
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, please call 303-255-1299 or
visit www.sunhawkseconds.com.
Want a Ribbon Cutting?
If a Northglenn business has moved locations, changed owners, remodeled or simply
opened in the last three months, a ribbon-cutting event is an excellent form of promotion.
For more information, contact Jordan Brown,
economic development coordinator, at 303450-8938 or [email protected].
New Businesses
At the end of April, Northglenn had 888 total businesses. Of that total, 669 are storefronts and 219 are home
occupations.
This year Northglenn has announced 19 new storefront businesses, adding 77 new jobs, and absorbing
39,983 square feet of office, industrial and retail space.
Listed below are seven new businesses reported in
April. These companies have added 27 new employees to
our workforce and have absorbed 8,205 square feet of
office, industrial and retail space.
n Awakening Balance, LLC leased 1,160 square feet at
11160 Huron St., Suite 35. The company provides
acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
including herbs, skin care and vitamins. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more
information visit www.awakeningbalance.com or call
720-936-4822.
n Colorado Auto Air, LLC leased 988 square feet at
11480 Cherokee St., Unit G. The company provides auto
air conditioning, accessories and general repair services.
Hours of operation are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information,
call 303-254-6174 or visit www.coloradoautoair.com.
n iFixit, LLC leased 800 square feet at 11215 N.
Washington St., Suite A. The company provides retail
repair services on cell phones, computers, laptops,
iPhones, iPads, game systems and other electronic
devices. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 303-9997476.
n G’s Spot Barbershop, LLC leased 1,280 square feet at
998 W. 104th Ave. and employs three people. Hours of
operation are Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information,
call 303-255-1086.
n Goodfellas Heating and Cooling, Inc. leased 460
square feet at 1412 W. 104th Ave. The company provides
HVAC services and employs five people. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For
more information, call 303-457-4328 or visit www.
goodfellasheatingandcooling.com.
n Kidstown Drop-in Daycare leased 2,450 square feet
at 2145 E. 120th Ave., Suite H. They provide drop-in only
licensed daycare for children from the ages of 12 months
to 13 years. This is the eighth location in the metro
Denver area, and they plan to open on June 1. They will
employ 10 to 20 people and the hours of operation are
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday
and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, visit www.kidstowncenters.com or call 303-7474141.
Workforce & Business Center
Unites Employers & Employees
By Adams County Workforce &
Business Center
The Adams County Workforce
& Business Center (WBC) is
committed to stimulating the
economy and supporting business development in the community. Located in the Adams
County Government Building in
Brighton, the WBC assists with
multiple facets of the hiring and
training process at no cost to the
employer or employee. This
includes recruitment, retention
and training.
Customized Recruitment
The WBC will list a job
opening in a statewide database
and perform an applicant skills
match search among registered
job seekers to identify and refer
the most qualified individuals
to open positions within a
company. Potential candidates
will be screened through various assessment tools to pinpoint talent with specific skills.
Job Order Management
The WBC will help an
employer develop effective job
descriptions, perform customized applicant searches and
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distribute notices. Qualified
candidates will be notified of
an open position and given
instructions on preferable
application procedures that fit
the availability of the employer.
Hiring Events
The WBC conducts customized recruiting events or
job fairs at a business site or at
one of the Workforce &
Business Center locations.
Events can include virtual job
fairs, résumé screenings,
scheduling of interviews or a
customized event that fits a
unique need.
Training & Support Services
The WBC will provide customized training and support
services to individuals needing
additional education and/or
skills development to enhance
their wage-earning capacity
and career path direction within a company.
Veteran Services
Local veteran representatives
work to match veterans making
the transition from military to
civilian life with employment
that allows them to use the
skills they have gained during
their military service.
For more information about
these services with the WBC,
please contact Rebecca Post at
[email protected] or 720-5236923; or Noelle Glasser at
[email protected] or 720523-6956.
March 2013 Employment Numbers
Civilian Number
Labor Force Employed
19,993
233,342
2,740,005
18,333
213,340
2,539,049
Number
Unemployed
1,660
20,002
200,956
Unemployment
% for Mar. 2013
Unemployment
% for Feb. 2013
8.6%
8.8%
8.3%
7.3%
8.4%
7.6%
The table reflects the estimated labor force, employment and unemployment information for March 2013. It
shows an 8.3 percent unemployment rate, which is a .1 percent decrease from the previous month (8.4 percent). Source: Labor Market Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program. Not seasonally adjusted.
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Go to www.co.adams.co.us g Employment g Workforce & Business Center
Nationwide Fab Wins County Award
n Completed 25,000-Square-Foot Expansion in Industrial Park
Nationwide Fabrication
won the 2012 Adams County
Excellence
Award
for
Business Retention from
Adams County Economic
Development.
Nationwide was acknowledged at a luncheon ceremony
on April 25 at the Denver
Merchandise Mart for its
recent 25,000-square-foot
expansion to the existing
50,000-square-foot facility
located at 10923 Leroy Drive.
Nationwide is a leader in
the full service custom stainless steel fabrication business.
They specialize in food service equipment manufacturing
to hospitals, independent and
major chain restaurants, correctional facilities, schools,
universities, stadiums, casinos, corporate facilities and
senior and assisted living
facilities.
This project is the first new
construction in almost 20
years in the Northglenn
Industrial Park.
Northglenn business Nationwide
Fabrication received the 2012 Adams
County Excellence Award for Business
Retention for its major expansion project
at a ceremony on April 25.
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City News
News Briefs
n ELECTRONIC WASTE NO
LONGER ACCEPTED AFTER JULY
1: Starting July 1, the city’s Sanitation
Division will no longer take electronic waste. Electronic waste is generally
defined as computers, televisions,
monitors, tablet computers or any
computer peripherals. This change is
in response to a new state law. Call
303-450-4004 with any questions.
Come and
Play in Northglenn this Summer
Just south
of
120th and Grant
Auditions
Performances
Art and Theatre Camps
Drama Classes
www.dlparsonstheatre.org
n MOST MAGNIFICENT TREE IN
CITY SOUGHT: The city is seeking
open for Mudapalooza VII, the city’s
co-ed adult mud volleyball tournament.
The tournament will be held on
Saturday, June 15, at Northwest Open
Space, 112th Avenue and Ranch
Drive. Cost is $325 per team.
Registration ends at 8:30 p.m.
Monday, June 10.
Teams are guaranteed at least five
games. Each team can have eight to
12 players, with eight on the court at
a time. At all times at least half the
players on the court must be female.
All participants must be at least 18
years old. A portion of the proceeds
will benefit the American Lung
Association of Colorado.
For more information, call 303450-8800 or go to www.northglenn
.org/mudapalooza.
n REGISTER NOW FOR ADULT
WIFFLEBALL TOURNAMENT ON
JUNE 29: Knucklers, fastballs and
curveballs – anything goes in the
city’s 9th Annual Wiffleball
Tournament. Registration is now
open for the event, which will be held
from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., June 29,
at Northwest Open Space, 112th
Avenue and Ranch Drive. Get a team
of three to five players for this oneday event. Participants must be at
least 18 years old. Cost is $110 a team.
Awards are given to the top finishers.
All participants receive t-shirts. For
more information or to register, call
303-450-8800.
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NOW OPEN: Registration is now
Summer
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Thanks to
our fabulous
sponsors!
n REGISTRATION OPEN FOR
JULY 4TH CAR SHOW: After a very
successful inaugural year, the
Northglenn July 4th Car Show is
revving up for its second annual
event and applications are being
taken now.
New, classic, vintage and antique
cars, along with hot rods, motorcycles
and trucks are welcome to enter.
Cost is $25; $30 if you order a tshirt. Registration deadline is June 3.
Space is limited to 100 vehicles.
Applications are available at www.
northglenn.org/july4th. For more
information, call Donna Reagan at
303-280-7821.
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ddle u p f o
nominations for the “Most
Magnificent Tree” in Northglenn.
Any tree within city limits is eligible.
The owner of the winning tree will
not be charged for their August water
bill.
Submit a nomination by July 30 to
Jenni Murphy at 303-450-8904 or
[email protected].
Be Aware of Common Code Violations
n Neighborhood Services to Actively Enforce
Yard and Home Maintenance is Spring
er-tight, water-tight, and rodent-proof.
• Exterior surfaces should be protected from water seepage and decay.
• Exterior surfaces should be painted
and in good condition with no cracking
or peeling of paint.
• All exterior stairways should be safe
for normal use.
• Runoff from rain, snow or ice
should drain from all roofs and away
from all foundations.
• All windows should be effectively
screened.
Contact Us
By Stephanie Pelster
Neighborhood Services Supervisor
With spring upon us, the
Neighborhood Services Division will be
actively enforcing yard and home maintenance to ensure safe, clean neighborhoods. The listed minimum requirements are intended to enhance the
appearance and maintain the value of
residential neighborhoods:
Residential Landscaping
• Yards need to be kept landscaped
with no bare dirt or dead grass areas.
• The entire front, side and rear yards
shall be landscaped except for hard surfaced driveways and sidewalks.
• Decorative rock or gravel areas
should have a weed barrier installed
underneath and should be maintained
weed free.
• Landscaping includes plants, nonliving materials and structures installed
and maintained to enhance the appearance of a property. Landscape may
include grass, live ground covers,
Contact the city’s
Neighborhood Services
Division at 303-280-7876
for questions about code
enforcement, or to report
an issue.
shrubs, trees, flowers, vegetables, decks,
brick or paved areas, bark or other nonliving ground covers, rock gardens,
pools, gazebos, arbors or some combination thereof.
Weed and Grass Control
• Property needs to be kept substantially weed free.
• Grass or weeds cannot grow to a
height of 8 inches or more.
Home Maintenance
• Buildings should be kept and maintained in good condition and repair.
• All buildings should be kept weath-
Dead or Diseased Trees
• Trees, tree limbs, shrubs and other
vegetation that are dead, broken, diseased or infested by insects need to be
removed from the property.
Code Compliance Officers will be
going through the neighborhoods
inspecting all properties for code violations. Any properties that are not up to
code will be given a notice with a reasonable time to correct the problem.
If you would like for an officer to
come inspect your property to let you
know if it has any violations, please call
Neighborhood Services at 303-280-7876
to schedule an appointment.
Homes Sought for Brothers’ Redevelopment Paint-A-Thon
The Brothers Redevelopment
Paint-A-Thon has become one of
the state’s largest volunteer events,
serving seniors over the past 35
years. This is a free service for elderly homeowners living in the
metro area who cannot afford a
commercial paint job.
Northglenn seniors wishing to
apply to get the exterior of their
home painted should send in their
applications before May 31.
Volunteers are also needed to
paint. You can organize a team of 10
to 15 people from your office,
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church, civic group, neighborhood
or other organization and sign up
to paint a home on Aug. 10. In case
of inclement weather, it will be
moved to Aug. 17.
Brothers Redevelopment will
provide all equipment and screen
the applicants.
Call 303-202-6340 or visit www.
brothersredevelopment.org
for
more information. Representatives
from the Paint-A-Thon will attend
Coffee with the Mayor at 8:30 a.m.
May 20 at Atlanta Bread in the
Northglenn Marketplace.
Go to www.brothersredevelopment.org
Paint-A-Thon Qualifications
Your home may qualify for the
Paint-A-Thon if:
• You are 60 years of age or older
• You own and occupy your own home
• You are on a limited income and cannot afford to hire a painting contractor
1/2
stories
• Your home is no taller than 1
• Your home needs painting
• You will be present the day of painting
• You plan to live in your home for at
least one year or more
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Upcoming Community Events
Edible Landscaping Class
Youth Safe Sports Class
Learn about edible landscape plants and
practices so you can create your own beautiful, productive landscape in this free class.
Topics include plant choices, soil preparation and efficient watering for drought conditions, as well as design, planning and
maintenance. The focus will be on vegetables, with some edible flowers. Please register in advance by contacting Jeanette
Sánchez at 303-450-8935 or jsanchez@
northglenn.org.
Safe Sport is a comprehensive child safety
course that encourages children ages 6 to 10
to get involved in sports, and emphasizes the
fundamental safety aspects of doing so. Cost
is $35 for residents, $38 for non-residents.
Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn
.org/recxpress to register. RECXPRESS
6:30 p.m. Thurs., May 16,
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive
Free Landfill Day
7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., May 18, Front
Range Landfill, 1830 Weld County
Road 5, Erie
Free landfill day offers residents an opportunity to dispose of items that are too large to
fit in a polycart.
To get to the landfill, take Interstate 25
north to exit 229 (Colorado Highway 7). Go
left (west) on CO7 to Sheridan Parkway.
Turn right (north) on Sheridan Parkway and
make a left at the stop sign (County Road 4).
At the next stop, turn right (north) onto
County Road 5, which leads to the landfill.
Tires and appliances with Freon are not
accepted at the landfill. Please call for a special pick up for these items at 303-450-4004.
All loads to the landfill must be covered.
Proof of residency such as a driver’s license
and/or current utility bill is required.
Call 303-450-4004 for more information.
9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tues., June 4,
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive
CODE: 16528
The Power of Magic
10 a.m. Thurs., June 6, D.L. Parsons
Theatre, 11801 Community Center
Drive
Northglenn’s Largest Ice Cream Sundae
1 p.m. until the ice cream is gone, Sun., May 19, Stonehocker Farmhouse,
10950 Fox Run Parkway
May is National Preservation Month, and in celebration, the Northglenn Historic
Preservation Foundation is having an enormous ice cream sundae that is free for the
public. Also, enjoy music from the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars and check out
exhibits at the car show. For more information, contact Mayor Joyce Downing at 720232-4402 or [email protected].
RAP: Rock Climbing
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., May 18, meet
at the Northglenn Recreation Center,
11801 Community Center Drive
As part of the Recreational Alternative
Programming series, youth ages 11 to 18 can
go rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon. This
lesson is open to any level of climber. Pack a
lunch, wear athletic clothing, have sunscreen
and bring plenty of water. Cost is $40 for residents, $45 for non-residents. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress
to register. RECXPRESS CODE: 16477
Babysitting Class
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., May 18,
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive
This course teaches first-time babysitters
ages 11 to 13 everything they need to know
when responsible for young children. Skills
covered include CPR, first aid, growth and
development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing. The cost is $55 for residents, $60 for non-residents. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress
to register. RECXPRESS CODE: 16521
Coffee With the Mayor
8:30 a.m. Mon., May 20, Atlanta
Bread in the Northglenn Marketplace
Coffee with the Mayor is a chance to talk
directly with the mayor about issues and
learn about new developments in the city.
Brothers Redevelopment will be there to talk
about their upcoming Paint-A-Thon and
other services they provide. Call 303-4508713 for more information.
As part of the Break Escapes Series, which
provides fun shows for young audiences,
the amazing and
enchanting Erica
Sodos is ready to
delight magic
lovers of all ages!
Her one-woman
show is very entertaining and interactive. Cost is $3.75
per person. Call
303-450-8800 for
more information.
Survivor
Caregiver Social
6:30-8 p.m.
Tuesday,
May 7
Northglenn Senior Center
Info: 720.232.0492
FREE FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS AT THE NORTHGLENN RECREATION CENTER
Sonic on 120th Avenue east of
Washington Street is hosting a
fundraiser for the Citizen’s Police
Academy Alumni Association of
Northglenn (CPAAAN).
On Wednesday, May 15, from 5 to
8 p.m., a percentage of all net sales
will go to CPAAAN.
These funds will support the city’s
Citizen’s Police Academy and the
Police Department.
Senior
Center
Events
These events occur at the
Northglenn Senior Center,
11801 Community Center
Drive, unless noted. They are
for people ages 55 and older.
Call 303-450-8801 for more
information.
Keeping Your Investment Focus
& Women and Investing
Long Term Care Insurance
& Your Prosperity Picture
This free financial workshop will cover two aspects of investing.
The first is about making adjustments to keep investments focused
on long-term goals. The second covers women and investing, and
why they face greater challenges.
This class will go over two unique financial topics. First, learn
about long-term care insurance, including options in funding a
policy and what to look for when selecting a policy. Then, create
your prosperity picture through a five-step system to manage your
money, design your life and create your future.
6:30 p.m. Tues., May 14
All attendees will be able to sit for a special Mother’s Day photo compliments of
professional photographer Chris Douglas.
Register in advance for these classes by
contacting Jeanette Sánchez at jsanchez
@northglenn.org or 303-450-8935.
Note: The presenters and information
provided are not endorsed by the city, and
the city does not guarantee their accuracy.
Learn to Play Pickleball
Festive Friday Luau
Monday Bike Club Kickoff
2:30 p.m. Tues., May 7, Northglenn
Recreation Center, 11801 Community
Center Drive
Learn about the hottest new trend in
senior sports – pickleball – in this free
instructional class. Pickleball is a fun,
sweet sport that is played on a badminton
court lowered to 34 inches at the center
with a perforated ball and paddles. Please
RSVP at 303-450-8801.
Noon, Fri., May 17
As part of the Festive Friday series, head
out onto the pool patio for a luau lunch.
Cost is $9. Please RSVP at 303-4508801.
1 p.m. Fri., May 31
As part of the Festive Friday series, come
to the inaugural event of the Monday
Bike Club. Participants receive free water
bottles and light refreshments will be
served. And don’t forget your bike! Please
RSVP at 303-450-8801.
Alternative Pain
Management
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6:30 p.m. Tues., May 21
1 p.m. Tues., May 14
Learn about alternative pain therapies,
including acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, yoga, biofeedback, massage and
more. Please RSVP at 303-450-8801.
Senior Book Club: “Mrs.
Kennedy and Me”
1 p.m. Tues., May 28
This memoir by former
Secret Service agent
Clint Hill recalls his
time watching Jackie
Kennedy from 1960
to 1964. Call 303450-8801 to
reserve a copy.
Local Heroes BBQ
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed., June 5, Northglenn
Recreation Center, 11801 Community
Center Drive
Join the Police Department and North
Metro Fire Rescue District as they are
treated to lunch. Pulled pork sandwiches,
coleslaw, beans, chips, cookies and lemonade will be served. Cost for seniors is $2.
Please RSVP at 303-450-8801.
Go to www.northglenn.org/calendar for a listing of all city-sponsored events, meetings and activities.
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Despite April Snow, Water Conservation Necessary
By Tami Moon
Water Resources Administrator
Spring snow storms brought some
relief to the statewide drought conditions in April. However, the recent
snow and precipitation does not
mean that Northglenn’s water supply
is safe from summer demands.
In order to protect our water supply and ensure that there is enough
water for all residents this summer
and into the winter, the city will continue to enforce its waste of water
ordinance. The ordinance provides
rules for residents about using water
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in a responsible manner.
Residents that fail to comply with
the waste of water ordinance could
be subject to penalties. The first
offense is a warning. Subsequent
failures to comply could result in
fines, up to $999, which are assessed
to the resident’s utility bill.
All residents are encouraged to
use water wisely and practice conservation in their homes and yards.
Voluntary measures that residents
are encouraged to consider during
the summer irrigation months
include:
• Watering only two days a week
• Watering during the coolest
times of the day
• Watering each zone twice, with
shorter cycles to get more water into
the grass
• Not watering when it is windy
• Using a broom to sweep driveways and sidewalks
• Checking indoor and outdoor
plumbing for leaks
For more conservation tips or
information on the waste of water
ordinance, visit www.northglenn
.org/conservation, or call 303-4504070.
Go to www.northglenn.org/conservation for more water saving tips.
Help Maintain Area Detention Ponds
By Pam Acre
Stormwater Coordinator
Detention ponds dot the
landscape across Northglenn.
Some are in the open and are
used for water retention and
passive recreation. Others aren’t
so obvious, hidden by tall grasses and small valleys, or are in
the corners of parking lots.
But each pond serves several
important purposes. These
drainage facilities temporarily
detain stormwater runoff and
improve water quality.
The ponds reduce peak
stormwater runoff rates by providing temporary water storage
during larger storms. During a
heavy rainfall, they hold water
that might otherwise accumulate on streets or sidewalks,
preventing potential damage to
public and private property.
The ponds typically drain out
in about 40 to 72 hours.
While containing all this
excess water, detention ponds
also help keep the water clean.
The ponds capture runoff from
parking lots, roads, residential
neighborhoods, commercial
areas and industrial sites. As
the water drains out, the pond
allows sediment and some pollutants to settle out of the water.
Poorly maintained ponds
can allow pollutants to flow
downstream, raise the risk of
flooding, increase the instability of downstream channels,
harm the aesthetic quality of
the city and lead to nuisance
insect problems.
Waste of Water Ordinance
Provisions of the city’s waste of water
ordinance, which will be enforced starting
May 1, include:
• No watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• No excessive amounts of water leaving a
property and flowing down the gutter
• No allowing sprinklers to “water” sidewalks, driveways or the street
• No washing vehicles without a shut-off
nozzle on the hose
• No using water to wash impervious surfaces including: sidewalks, driveways,
patios, gutters, sides of buildings, etc.
• Not repairing outdoor plumbing leaks or
leaks to sprinkler systems
n Vital Drainage Facilities Clean
and Reduce Stormwater Runoff
Northglenn residents can
help maintain area detention
ponds by following these steps
– even if your yard isn’t close to
a detention pond:
• Properly dispose of dog
waste. (Rain can wash it into a
detention area.)
• Make sure trash is properly
secured so it doesn’t blow away
• Don’t litter – especially cigarette butts
• Discard of grass clippings
in your polycart – not by
dumping them over your fence
or leaving them in the street or
sidewalk
• Use lawn fertilizer and
chemicals according to instructions – excess can run into a
detention pond, harming
plants or animals
If you would like to know
more about a pond in your
area, please contact Stormwater
Coordinator Pam Acre at
[email protected] or 303450-8792. More information is
online at www.northglenn.org
/stormwater.