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11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233 • 303-451-8326 • www.northglenn.org • Issue 187 • July 2013
That’s The Way The Teddy Bears Have Their Picnic
In This Edition
n IMPROVEMENTS FOR
STREETS: Five sections of streets
in the city will have work done
over the summer. Page 3
n TIME RUNNING OUT FOR
BRICKS ON BRIDGE: The city
will be taking orders for customized bricks on the Millennium
Bridge at E.B. Rains. Jr. Memorial
Park through July 31. Page 3
n COPS HONORED: The Police
Department announced its
employee awards. Page 4
n HELP KEEP LAWN HEALTHY
DURING DROUGHT: Taking the
right approach to lawn care can
help keep it green despite the hot,
dry weather. Page 4
n CANDIDATE GUIDELINES
AVAILABLE: Those interested in
Hundreds of people, including an excited group of kids, turned out to dance and have fun at the annual Teddy Bear Picnic, held
June 20 at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park. They also enjoyed face painting and the lively storytelling and songs of entertainer Beth
Epley. To see more photos, go to www.facebook.com/cityofnorthglenn.
running for local office in the
November election should become
familiar with the responsibilities of
council and election rules. Page 4
City Council Updates, Simplifies Sign Code
n Will Allow
City to Better
Serve Businesses
By Brook Svoboda
Director of Planning and
Development
On June 24, City Council
approved Northglenn’s first
comprehensive Sign Code
update in the city’s history.
The original Sign Code was
adopted in 1978, with only
minor modifications over
the last 35 years.
The result was outdated
regulations for signage,
which made it difficult for
the city to objectively and
consistently enforce. Thus,
businesses suffered and new
technologies rarely fit into
the framework of the old
code as written.
The main focus of the
new Sign Code is businesses. The changes to the Sign
Code make it more user
friendly and easier for local
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35
Number of years
since the city’s original
sign code was created.
businesses to understand
and comply with. It will create a level playing field and
allow creative ways to promote businesses while
avoiding sign pollution.
Other notable provisions
of the Sign Code relate to
limited duration signs in
residential areas.
During the first reading
of the Sign Code at the June
3 Council Meeting, council
removed proposed restrictions on limited duration
signs that would have had a
negative impact on garage
sales, open houses and
other temporary sales. After
carefully considering their
impact on residents, these
provisions were removed
from the proposed ordinance.
The previous Sign Code
relied heavily on regulating
signs in Northglenn based
on their content. Sign regulation by content creates
issues with free speech
rights as well as being open
to interpretation by code
enforcement. The new Sign
Code is content neutral and
regulates based on size,
duration and location.
Northglenn plans to follow up the new Sign Code
with an outreach program.
An updated sign brochure
will be published, an updated application will be avail-
able and a sign calculator
will be placed on the city’s
Web site so that business
owners can quickly determine if the sign they wish to
display meets the city’s
standards.
The process of revising
the Sign Code started this
past October and included
seven public meetings. That
culminated in a March public hearing before the
Planning
Commission.
Then came a second public
hearing process before the
City Council, where it
received final approval on a
7-2 vote.
If you’re a business that is
looking to add a sign to
your location, the city
requires that a sign permit
be obtained. City staff will
be happy to guide you
through the process. Please
contact City Planner Becky
Smith at 303-450-8741 or
bsmith@northglenn.org for
questions or more information.
Kort McCumber and the High
Road will play July 10.
n SADDLE UP FOR SUMMER
WITH FREE CONCERTS: July is
packed with country artists performing free concerts on
Wednesdays at E.B. Rains Jr.
Memorial Park. Page 7
n NEW ART ON PARADE
SCULPTURES: Everyone is invit-
ed to view the new Art on Parade
sculptures, located at E.B. Rains Jr.
Memorial Park, then vote for their
favorite piece. Page 8
Go to www.northglenn.org/signcode to read the updated Sign Code.
Meet Neighbors, Police,
Firefighters and City
Officials at National
Night Out. Page 7
As of July 1, City
No Longer Taking
Electronic Waste.
Page 6
Northglenn
Players to
Present
“Godspell.”
Page 6
2
Local Legislative Recap
May 20, 2013
Resolutions
Fire District Can Collect
Blood Specimens for City
CR-27 – Council unanimously
authorized the mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding between the
Police Department and the North Metro
Fire Rescue District (NMFRD) in order
for NMFRD to perform evidentiary
blood draws for the city. Northglenn will
pay NMFRD $35 for every blood draw.
SAFEbuilt Building
Services Deal Extended
CR-53 – Council unanimously agreed
to a professional services agreement with
SAFEbuilt Colorado, Inc. to perform
building inspections for the city. The
agreement lasts for the next three years
with a two-year option to extend.
Sign License Agreement
With Mile High Outdoor
CR-54 – Council voted 6-1 to approve
an agreement with Mile High Outdoor
Advertising for an LED sign at Interstate
25 and 104th Avenue. The agreement
provides the city with a $10,000 annual
permit fee and requires that 30 percent
of all advertisement spots be reserved for
local businesses and city content.
Contract Awarded for
Terminal Reservoir Repair
CR-55 – Council unanimously awarded a construction contract to Lillard &
Clark Construction Co., Inc. to complete
repairs to the terminal reservoir outlet.
The contract is for $509,200 and the city
manager is authorized to approve minor
changes in the scope of the work not to
exceed a total of $585,580.
Mediation Program for
Code Enforcement OK’d
approved policies and procedures for a
conflict resolution program. The program aims to reduce repeat complaints
between residents and provides a means
to resolve differences in a meaningful
way. The cost of the program will be
$4,000 a year in training for code
enforcement staff.
Mayor
Final Plat Layout for
Webster Lake Promenade
Final Approval for Right
of Way Permit Change
approved the final plat of the Webster
Lake Promenade at 120th Avenue and
Grant Street. A 31-acre subdivision will
be created that is consistent with the
Webster Lake Promenade Planned Unit
Development.
CB-1802 – Council voted 6-1 to give
final approval to an ordinance that
would amend the Municipal Code to
require independent contractors not
under the direct supervision of other
contractors to receive permits and use
separate bonds. It would remove the
ability of contractors to pull blanket permits and use blanket bonds for all contractors underneath them. The ordinance still allows each contractor to
apply for annual bonds good for multiple
worksites provided the contractor can
show the annual expected construction
cost estimate.
In the June Connection, CB-1802 was
erroneously stated as relating to building
permits.
Wadding Reappointed to
Parks and Rec Board
CR-58 – Council unanimously reappointed Terry Wadding as the at-large
member to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board for a three-year term.
The term starts May 24, 2013, and
expires May 24, 2016.
Monroe Reappointed to
Youth Commission
CR-59 – Council unanimously reappointed Greyson Monroe to the Board of
Directors of the Northglenn Youth
Commission for a term lasting from May
13, 2013, until May 13, 2014.
Ordinances: 2nd Reading
Property Rezoned for
Webster Lake Promenade
CB-1798 – Council voted 6-1 to give
final approval to rezone the property at
120th Avenue and Grant Street as a
Planned Unit Development. This rezoning will allow for restaurants and retail
shops to be developed on the property.
Community Center
Drive Vacated by City
CB-1799 – Council unanimously gave
final approval to vacate Community
Center Drive between 120th Avenue and
Grant Street in order to incorporate that
section of road into the Webster Lake
Promenade Planned Unit Development.
2012 Funds Carried
Over to 2013 Budget
would amend the 2013 Budget. The
amendment carries over money into the
2013 Budget that was not spent on
unfinished Capital Improvement
Projects in the 2012 Budget, allowing for
the projects to be completed.
Ward I
Carol Dodge
Wayne Dodge
mayor@
northglenn.org
cdodge@
northglenn.org
wdodge@
northglenn.org
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303-601-3633
would ban the Sanitation Division from
accepting electronic waste such as computers, televisions and other electronic
devices. This ordinance is necessary to
comply with a Colorado state law banning these items from landfills.
June 10, 2013
Resolutions
Sign Regulations
Conditionally Repealed
approved repealing current sign regulations in the city’s Municipal Code upon
the passage and implementation of CB1801, which establishes updated sign
regulations.
Recreation Center Locker
Room Grant Accepted
CR-60 – Council unanimously accepted a $200,000 grant from Adams County
Open Space for locker room improvements at the Northglenn Recreation
Center.
Ordinances: 1st Reading
Initial Approval to Make
Sign Code Consistent
May 20, 2013
Resolutions
Measure
CR-27
CR-53
CR-54
Result
Passed
Passed
Passed
CR-55
CR-56
CR-57
CR-58
CR-59
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Measure Result Vote
CB-1798 Passed Yes: Downing, C.
Dodge, Whitman,
Carrico, Clyne,
Brown
No: Wieneke
CB-1799 Passed Unanimous
CB-1802 Passed Yes: Downing,
Clyne, Wieneke,
Brown, Whitman,
Carrico
No: C. Dodge
June 10, 2013
Resolutions
Measure Result Vote
CR-49
Passed Unanimous
CR-60
Passed Unanimous
Ordinances: 1st Reading
Measure Result Vote
CB-1801 Passed Yes: Downing, C.
Dodge, Wieneke,
Brown, Carrico,
W. Dodge
No: Snetzinger,
Clyne
Sign Code” and replace inconsistent provisions of the Municipal Code.
CB-1801 – Council voted 6-2 gave initial approval to an ordinance that would
add a new chapter to the Municipal
Code entitled “The City of Northglenn
303-457-9872
Ward II
– Local Legislative Recap
by Jason Rogers,
Public Communications Manager
Ward III
Joe Brown
Leslie Carrico
Marci Whitman
Susan Clyne
joebrown@
northglenn.org
lcarrico@
northglenn.org
mwhitman@
northglenn.org
sclyne@northglenn.org
303-255-9166
303-451-5046
303-521-0201
720-308-8759
Vote
Unanimous
Unanimous
Yes: Downing, C.
Dodge, Wieneke,
Brown, Carrico,
Whitman
No: Clyne
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Ordinances: 2nd Reading
Meet Your Mayor and City Councilmembers
Joyce Downing
303-457-3542
Electronic Waste Banned
Council Scorecard
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.
Free Family Night at Kiwanis Pool
5-8 p.m. Wed., July 17
FREE SWIMMING! FREE ICE CREAM!
MAYOR ON THE MOVE
Join Mayor Joyce Downing this summer for
hot dogs and friendly conversation about the
city, its government, and more!
• 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9
• Danahy Park, Roseanna Dr. & Livingston Dr.
Downing
Numbers to Know
Council Meetings:
7 p.m. Mon., July 8 & 22
E. 119th Place
from Sylvia Dr.
to Irma Dr.
Spangler
Drive
6 p.m. Mon.,
July 15
& Aug. 5
Claire Circle
112th Ave.
W. 100th Place
from Huron St.
to Melody Dr.
104th Ave.
City Council approved CR-47 at its May 13 meeting, which allocates
$308,160.65, with contingencies not to exceed $30,816.07, to Asphalt
Specialties Co., Inc. for the 2013 Residential Street Program. The following streets will either have a mill and overlay or an edge plane. A mill
and overlay means the asphalt will be replaced on the entire street. With
an edge plane, the area next to the gutter will be replaced, with new
asphalt added to the center of the street. Please follow all construction
signs and no parking signs for the duration of construction.
Mill and Overlay
• East 112th Place from Irma
Drive to Claude Court
• West 99th Avenue from Huron
Street to Melody Drive
• Claire Circle
n Profits Aid Utility
Assistance Program
April 2013 General Fund Financial Report
City of Northglenn May 2013 Crime Statistics
Figures are through the end of April
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 May of a year ago. To report a crime, call 911.
Burglary
12
12
17
13
14
13
5
9
11
10
8
12
16
11
12
21
16
5
19
3
13
5
0
0
0
May12 Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May13 May12 Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May13 May12 Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May13
$5M
$0M
Total
Revenue
Taxes
$19,410,024
InterLicenses User Charges Fines &
government & Permits
Forfeits
& Fees
$5,582,214
5 11
$5,859,790
$10M
10
$57,415
15
$134,000
10
$15M
$2,186,696
10
20
Total Revenue Components
$482,968
15
$20M
25
$5,147,356
15
General Fund Expenditures
Year to Date is 30.2% of the
2013 Annual Budget
– 2012 Actual Year to Date
Motor Vehicle Theft
$19,220,275
20
– 2013 Actual Year to Date
$5,370,647
20
– 2013 Annual Budget
$127,070
$154,792
E.B. Rains Jr.
Memorial Park
$1,724,964
Webster
Lake
The Northglenn Connection is a
monthly publication that is delivered to city residents.
To suggest topics, stories or article ideas for this newsletter, contact
Jason Rogers at 303-450-8713 or
jrogers@northglenn.org.
Use it as a reference for city
information and to learn about
what is happening in the community.
This publication and past editions are also available at www.
northglenn.org/connection.
You may also contact Rogers for
questions or comments about
Channel 8 television programming.
which helps residents in need with their
city utility bills.
Applications are available 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
jaltfeltis@northglenn.org, or Donna
Reagan at 303-280-7821 or dreagan@
northglenn.org.
$408,598
$453,892
25
Grant Drive
The
Northglenn
Community
Foundation, in cooperation with the
city, is accepting orders for additional
commemorative bricks to be placed at
the Millennium Bridge inside E.B. Rains
Jr. Memorial Park.
The deadline for orders is July 31, so
those interested should act soon.
This is a great way to recognize a special accomplishment such as a graduation, wedding, anniversary or just as a
way to show that special someone that
you care. Or, perhaps you would like to
promote your business with this unique
opportunity?
Prices are $40, $75 and $120, depending on size. Funds raised will go to the
Northglenn Utility Assistance Program,
• $40: 4" x 8" – Three lines of text
• $75: 8" x 8" – Three lines of text
• $120: 8" x 8" with logo –
Two lines of text with logo
$13,762,387
120th Avenue
Northglenn
Connection
the
Bricks Sizes Available
$3,750,486
$3,561,488
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:
Community
Center Drive
Edge Plane and Overlay
• East 119th Place from Sylvia
Drive to Irma Drive
• West 100th Place from Huron
Street to Melody Drive
Time Running Out to Have
Brick Placed on Bridge
City Spots
Theft from Motor Vehicle
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$89,994
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
meetings at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
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.
City Hall
(Administration,
Court, Police)
h
W. 99th Ave.
from Huron St.
to Melody Dr.
Audio/Video: If you missed
$929,260
council meetings are held at City
Council Chambers in City Hall,
11701 Community Center Drive.
E. 112th Place
from Irma Dr.
to Claude Ct.
$367,110
$296,251
Location: Study sessions and
112th Ave.
$627,389
$623,518
from
Drive
areCroke
welcome
to attend
Residents
West End
council to
meetings
and study sessions.
Council meetings are held on
the second and fourth Monday of
the month at 7 p.m.
Spangler
are held asDrive
needStudy sessions
from
Croke
Drive
ed on the first and
third
Monday
of
West
each month at to
6 p.m.
CallEnd
303-4508756 for more information.
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
120th Ave.
Washington St.
Study Sessions:
Northglenn
Recreation
Center
(Senior Center,
D.L. Parsons
Theatre)
3
2013 Residential Street Program
Council Study
Sessions & Meetings
Interstate
Ave.
os St.
Drive
Northwest Open Space
W. 112th Ave. & Ranch Dr.
Other
General Fund
Revenues Expenditures
4
City News
‘12
2012 Police Department Employees of the Years
N
orthglenn Police Employee Award
2012
Police Chief Jim May presented these awards at a ceremony
on May 10 at the D.L. Parsons
Theatre.
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MEDAL OF VALOR:
Officer Dan Danielson
Officer Laura Sanchez
Officer Anthony Stroup
Officer Chris Moser
EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
(COMMISSIONED):
• Officer James Gardner
LIFESAVING AWARD:
• Officer Matt Hindman
• Officer Timothy Kuenning
2012 Northglenn Police Employees of the Year
• Officer Ben Platts
MERITORIOUS
• Officer Jackie Spresser
SERVICE:
• Officer Andrew Waltz
• Detective Terrie Hoodak
• Detective Paul Gesi
EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
• Detective Kellon Hassenstab
(CIVILIAN):
• Officer Chris Moser
• Transcriptionist Sarah Verver
• Officer Jeramie Lund
• Transcriptionist Karen Harlow
• Officer Dan Danielson
• Transcriptionist
Mary Lou Campbell
• Officer Chris Miller
News Briefs
n CANDIDATE GUIDELINES
AVAILABLE: The mayor and four
councilmember positions will be up
for a vote in the upcoming November
election. If you are interested in running for any of these positions, the
city recommends that you pick up a
copy of the Candidate Guidelines
before engaging in any campaign
activities. They are available at www.
northglenn.org/election or the City
Clerk’s Office. The guidelines provide
the details, qualifications and duties
of council. Call 303-450-8757 for
more information.
n SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE IN
JULY: The Police Department and
Northglenn Community Foundation
are teaming up with the A Precious
Child organization for its Fill A
Backpack Program.
Donation bins have been placed at
the Police Department, City Hall and
Northglenn Recreation Center
through July 31. Items will be given to
youth in the area. Last year, more
than 300 Northglenn students
received school supplies.
The following supplies are needed:
Backpacks, erasers, glue sticks, glue
bottles, scissors, boxes of crayons (24
count or more), markers, No. 2 pencils, highlighters, rulers, colored pencils, folders, one subject spiral notebooks, pens (red, blue and black),
composition books and index cards.
n JULY 29 DEADLINE TO ENTER
BEST TREE IN NORTHGLENN:
The city is seeking entries 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 to Jenni Murphy at 303-4508904 or jmurphy@northglenn.org by
July 29.
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• Officer Michael
DiGiovanni
• Officer Matt Hindman
• Officer Jordan Gillette
Officer Jackie Spresser
Officer Timothy Kuenning
Officer Joseph Gutierrez
Officer Robert Smith
Officer Ben Platts
Officer Scott Thomas
Sgt. Peter Rice
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE:
• Records Supervisor
Deborah Campbell
‘12
TRAINERS OF THE YEAR
(COMMISSIONED):
• Officer Dan Danielson
• Officer Nicholas Wilson
TRAINERS OF THE YEAR
(CIVILIAN):
• Police Records Specialist
Denise Cleere
• Police Records Specialist
Jessica Anders
LEADERSHIP AWARD:
• Officer Rodney Windholz
VOLUNTEER OF
THE YEAR:
• Chanc “Shaggy” Bennion
Keep Your Lawn Healthy During a Drought
n Watering Grass
Between 10 a.m. and
6 p.m. Still Prohibited
Tamara Moon
Water Resources Administrator
During the summer, your lawn is the
largest consumer of water at your home.
Many homeowners are often challenged
by the desire to have a beautiful lawn
while still following drought watering
recommendations. Here are some suggestions for maintaining a healthy lawn
while conserving water:
• Buy a timer for your sprinklers –
Make sure that your sprinkler system
has a programmable sprinkler timer.
Most timers will allow for cycled watering as well as options for setting watering
days and times. Timers are also available
for hoses tied into outdoor faucets.
• Cycle and soak your lawn – Cycle
and soak is a practice that allows water
to penetrate deeper into the soil under
your lawn, more efficiently watering
your grass. To cycle and soak, break up
your normal watering cycles into two or
three cycles, separating each cycle by
one hour. For example: if each zone in
your sprinkler system waters for 15 minutes, create three cycles of five minutes
each. You water the same amount but it
has more time to soak into the soil.
• Mulch when you mow – Instead of
bagging your grass clippings, invest in a
mulching lawn mower blade. A layer of
mulched grass in your lawn will help
keep the soil moist. This helps to reduce
the amount of water that needs to be
applied each time you water.
• Fertilize on a regular basis –
Fertilizing your lawn once every four to
six weeks will help your grass make the
most of the water it gets. Even with
reduced watering, a properly fertilized
lawn will look greener and healthier.
• Try a water wetter – Many fertilizers contain compounds that help water
applied to a lawn stick around longer.
These products are easy to apply and can
make a big difference in keeping lawns
green and healthy during a drought.
Rain and snow during April and May
have made a difference in the statewide
water supplies. However, the hottest part
of the summer is yet to come. Residents
are encouraged to continue watering
their lawns only two days per week to
ensure that the city’s water supply is adequate all summer long. The waste of
water ordinance is still being enforced,
so watering should not occur between
10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
For more information, go to www.
northglenn.org/conservation, or call
303-450-4070.
Rebate for Mulching Blade or Mower Purchase in 2013
The city is offering a $5 rebate on your
utility bill if you purchase a lawnmower
mulching blade or a new mulching lawnmower. Send the rebate coupon and a copy
of your 2013 sales receipt to: City of
Northglenn, Rebate Offer, Solid Waste
Division, 12301 Claude Court, Northglenn,
CO, 80241.
The rebate offer for 2013 purchases
expires on Sept. 1, 2013. For more information, call 303-450-4004. Do not mail your
coupon with your utility payment.
What a Yard!
City beautification
judges have chosen the
June Yards of the Month
for the Neighborhood
Beautification Program:
$5.00
City of Northglenn
$5.00
Mulching Blade/Mulching Mower Rebate Coupon
(Limit one per household) • Rebate offer expires 09/01/13
Name: ___________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
Utility Account #: _________________________________
• Dennis and Luke
Williams
• Gene Baca
• Jim Kaylor
• Don and Betty Krieger
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Joe and Laurie Deboer
Joe and Mary Vargas
John and Nancy Gunther
Joy and Billy King
David and Tamara Heid
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Roy Peterson
Linda and Jerry Hoppe
Robert Lothrop
Velma Maag
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Northglenn Business News
Ribbon Cuttings
Demi’s Thrift Store
Demi’s Treasures & Thrift Store, located at 1454 W.
104th Ave., celebrated its grand opening on May 20.
The family owned and operated thrift store carries a
large variety of products. It is open Monday to Friday
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m. For more information, please call 720-519-0880
or visit www.facebook.com/demisthriftstore.
KidsTown
O’Meara Ford had a huge celebration the weekend of June 15 in honor of its 100th birthday, including live
music, ticket giveaways and circus performers.
100 Years for O’Meara
n State’s Oldest Ford Dealership Came to Northglenn in 1968
KidsTown Drop-In Child Care Center, located at 2145
E. 120th Ave., celebrated its grand opening on May
30. The drop-in child care center allows parents to
drop off children during hours of operation. They also
provide preschool and birthday parties. The center is
open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Friday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and
Sunday for birthday parties and special events. For
more information, please call 303-747-4141 or visit
www.kidstowncenters.com.
Mountain Man
Nut & Fruit Co.
By Jason Rogers
O’Meara Ford has been in
Northglenn since before the city
was incorporated. When the
O’Meara family moved the shop
from Denver in 1968, it was surrounded by farmland and the
beginnings of the Perl-Mack
development that would soon
become Northglenn.
The dealership celebrated 100
years in existence by hosting a
three-day celebration the weekend of June 15.
Attendees enjoyed hot dogs,
hamburgers and concert ticket
giveaways. The country band
Buckstein played while circus
performers walked the lot of the
dealership, located at 104th
Avenue and Interstate 25.
The 100th anniversary means
FORD CENTER
the car dealership is just 10 years
younger than the Ford Motor
Company. It predates such staples of American business as
Disney, Safeway and Wal-Mart.
Alfred O’Meara Sr. established
the dealership in Denver in
1913. He was an Irish immigrant
who started working for the
Ford Motor Company on the
assembly line in Detroit. He was
Henry Ford’s 138th employee.
The Northglenn franchise of Mountain Man Nut &
Fruit Co., located at 421 W. 104th Ave., celebrated
new ownership on June 17. The store sells a variety of
nuts, dried fruit, candy, chocolate and other tasty
treats in the Northglenn Marketplace. It is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 303-4288605 or visit www.mountainmannorthglenn.com.
Rec Center July
Membership Sale
• 12% Off Renewed
Memberships
• 20% Off New
Memberships
Stop by the center or call
303-450-8800 for details.
Brian O’Meara is currently the
president and general manager
and has three sons working at
the dealership. It has been in the
same family for four generations.
The current Northglenn location is 100,000 square feet with
the largest service department in
America. There are 84 service
bays being staffed by 45 technicians. It remains one of
Northglenn’s largest businesses
with 150 employees.
In an effort to represent the
best of Colorado, the 22-acre site
features bronzed wildlife sculptures, native grasses and 23 varieties of wildflowers. The showroom is modeled after a Rocky
Mountain ski lodge and features
a museum containing memorabilia from the dealership’s past.
New Newsletter
The monthly economic development
e-newsletter has been re-branded as
the “Business Connection.” Go to
www.northglenn.org/ednewsletter to
check out a copy of the new format
or to sign up to receive future issues.
Be Mindful of Your Dog’s Actions
n City Code Prohibits Incessant Barking or Overly Aggressive Behavior
By Jason Rogers
A dog is a man’s best friend, but
sometimes it can be your neighbor’s
nuisance.
There are three ordinances within
the city’s Municipal Code that deal with
dogs. One pertains to dogs that always
bark, while the other two deal with
dogs that pose a safety risk.
The barking dog ordinance prohibits
owning a dog that habitually and without provocation barks to the point it
causes an annoyance or disturbance.
If a neighbor has a dog that constantly barks, Animal Control recommends
talking with the dog’s owner as a first
step. Your neighbor may be unaware of
the dog’s behavior and it’s important to
give them a chance to correct the problem before filing a formal complaint.
The other two ordinances are more
serious and deal with vicious and biting
dogs. It is unlawful to own a dog that
bites or attempts to attack people or
other animals without provocation.
These dogs pose a risk to public safety
and steps should be taken to curb the
aggressive behavior.
To report a vicious dog, call Animal
Control at 303-450-8886. For the city to
issue a summons, a formal complaint
must be signed and you must be willing
to testify in court. If a dog bites you, call
303-450-8886, as it is required by law
that you report the bite.
The city wants to make sure that dog
owners are safe and responsible in
enjoying their pets. Summons are
issued as a last resort, as the city realizes
that this can be a very emotional issue
for both dog owners and neighbors
who have complaints.
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City News
Northglenn
No Longer
Accepting
E-Waste
n City Complying
With State Law;
Recycling Options
Available Locally
By Jason Rogers
As of July 1, the city’s Sanitation
Division will no longer handle electronic waste. Electronic waste is generally defined as computers, televisions, monitors, tablet computers and
any computer peripherals.
This policy was necessitated by the
state legislature passing SB 12-133
last summer. The bill makes it illegal
to dispose of electronic waste in a
landfill. Instead, it must be recycled
through a certified electronics recycler.
Northglenn residents who need to
dispose of old computers or televisions now have several options available to them. Many local retailers
accept electronic waste for recycling.
Best Buy, Staples and Office Depot
have electronic recycling programs.
There are some restrictions on what
these retailers will take and it is best
to check their Web site or call the
local store before bringing in your
items.
Scott Weislow, director of sustainable products and services for Best
Buy, spoke about their policies.
“We are looking to grow our electronic waste recycling and are happy
to accept Northglenn’s old computers,
televisions and other electronics. For
information on our recycling efforts
go to www.bestbuy.com/recycling,”
he said.
There are also private recyclers that
will accept these items. Most of these
businesses do charge for the service
but should take anything not accepted by local retailers. Make sure that
the recycler you’re dealing with has
appropriate certifications. The R2
certification or E-Steward Standard is
recommended by the state.
After July 1, trash truck operators
will not pick up any electronic waste
left curbside and will instead leave a
reminder notice of the new policy.
For questions, please call 303-4504004.
E-Waste
Electronics banned from
disposal by the city include:
• Computers & computer
monitors
• Televisions
• Printers and fax machines
• DVD and VCR players
• Peripherals such as keyboards and mice
• Radios and stereos
• Video game consoles
• Laptops, notebooks, ultrabooks, netbooks and tablets
– Source: State of Colorado
Unveiling a Theatrical Treasure
n Northglenn Players to Present “Godspell” With a Vaudeville Twist
By Michael Stricker
Cultural Programs Supervisor and
Northglenn Arts & Humanities Director
Drop by the D.L. Parsons Theatre on
a Monday evening and you’ll find the
Northglenn Players hard at work
preparing for the July 19 opening of
Godspell.
The Players have selected an awardwinning guest production team to bring
this amazing Broadway musical by
Steven Schwartz to life. Henry Award
winner Warren Sherrill has directed for
over 20 years to wide acclaim, and the
Players are thrilled to have him directing
on the Northglenn stage. He is joined by
powerhouse musical director Jalyn
Webb, who has directed over 50 productions. Rounding out the team is the
amazing choreographer Ronni Gallup,
who has worked with many theatrical
companies across the metro area,
including the acclaimed Starkey
Theatrix.
The talented cast is made up of seasoned actors from throughout the metro
area, as well as alumni of the Northglenn
Youth Theatre.
Audiences will recognize the powerful music, including songs Day by Day
and Prepare Ye the Way, and will be
Godspell
• Where: D.L. Parsons Theatre,
11801 Community Center
Drive
• When: 7 p.m. July 19, 20, 25,
26 & 27 and 2 p.m. July 21
• Cost: $8 for seniors and students, $10 for adults
• More information: Call 303450-8800
blown away by the collection of talent
this cast and crew bring to Northglenn.
The production team chose to add a
vaudevillian twist to this revival version
of the classic by setting it in an abandoned vaudeville theatre. The intimate
stage in Northglenn lends to this
ambiance through the imaginative
design of Christopher M. Waller, the
theatre’s resident designer and technical
director. With a focus on the human
aspect of the biblical story and a live
acoustic approach to the music, audiences will leave the theatre inspired and
wanting to come back for more.
“I wanted to make this a story for
everyman. We deliberately brought
down the “showiness” of the original
piece and made it more intimate and
Northglenn Players
“Godspell” is a direct result
of a community effort to bring
adult musical theatre to
Northglenn. The Northglenn
Arts & Humanities Foundation
(NAHF) partnered with the
city’s Cultural Services
Division to envision and launch
the Northglenn Players. Both
believe the ability to see great
live musical theatre, at an
affordable price, is a unique
and valuable community asset.
Hundreds came out to see
Northglenn Players’ inaugural
production of “Moby Dick, the
Musical” last summer, so
make sure to get your tickets
early for “Godspell.”
honest and purposefully chose actors
who represent all of us in our everyday
lives who are struggling,” said Sherrill.
“Because the show is about storytelling,
we chose to stage it in an actual abandoned “theatre.” What better place is
there to tell stories?”
Godspell runs July 19 to 27. Call 303450-8800 to purchase tickets or stop by
the Northglenn Recreation Center.
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Upcoming Community Events
Youth Safe Sports Class
2013 FREE Summer
Concert Series
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tues., July 9,
Community Center Drive
Saddle Up
for Summer
Safe Sport is a comprehensive child safety course that encourages children ages 6
to 10 to get involved in sports while
emphasizing fundamental safety aspects.
Cost is $35 for residents, $38 for non-residents. Call 303-450-8800 or go to
www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
These country music concerts are
at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at E.B. Rains
Jr. Memorial Park, across from City
Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive.
In case of inclement weather, the
show will move across the street to
the D.L. Parsons Theatre at 7 p.m.
RECXPRESS CODE: 16529
Bullyproofing and
Stranger Smarts for Kids
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed., July 10,
This class for middle school students
covers how to identify bullying behavior
and how to stop it without causing physical harm. It also addresses how to make
safe choices when approached by
strangers. For youth in fourth through
eighth grades. Cost is $35 for residents,
$38 for non-residents. Call 303-450-8800
or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to
register. RECXPRESS CODE: 16531
Yesterado
10 a.m. Thurs., July 11, D.L.
Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community
Center Drive
This piece from the Buntport Theatre
Company about the early beginnings of
our colorful state is sure to entertain. Great
for early elementary students and up. Cost
is $3.75 per person. Call 303-450-8800 for
more information.
Babysitting Class
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., July 13,
This course teaches first-time babysitters
ages 11 to 13 what they need to know
when responsible for young children. Skills
covered include CPR, first aid, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing. The
National Night Out
6-9 p.m., Tues., Aug. 6, locations throughout Northglenn
National Night Out (NNO) is America’s night to join together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.
The city invites you to take part in this effort by joining neighbors, city officials,
fire personnel and police officers for an evening outdoors to learn more about community policing. Crimes will occur where opportunity exists. If the opportunity to
commit a crime is removed, the chances of becoming a victim decreases. It is
through partnerships with community and law enforcement that everyone can help
to remove opportunities for criminals in city neighborhoods.
This year NNO is celebrating 30 years of successfully carrying out their mission:
• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
• Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships
• Send a message to criminals, letting them know neighborhoods are organized
and fighting back.
Get involved in your neighborhood by hosting or attending a block party.
For more information on hosting a block party, contact Officer Jim Gardner at
303-450-8851 or jgardner@northglenn.org by July 22.
cost is $55 for residents, $60 for non-residents. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.
northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
Walking to School Class
9 a.m. to noon, Sat., July 13,
This workshop will prepare kids ages 8
to 11 to walk to and from school safely
without direct parental supervision. Cost
is $25 for residents, $28 for non-residents.
Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
Dive In Movie
7:30-11:30 p.m. Sat., July 20,
Kiwanis Pool, 550 Garland Drive
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, July 10, 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.
Youth ages 9 to 14 can bring an inner
tube and dive on in for the show. Watch
Escape From Planet Earth on the big screen
in a whole new way. Cost is $5 for residents,
$6 for non-residents. Call 303-450-8800 or
go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. RECXPRESS CODE: 16947
July 10 Kort McCumber
and the High Road
July 17 The Country
Music Project
Programming series, youth ages 11 to 18
are invited to a great day at Water World.
Start off with a behind the scenes look at
how the rides work before the park even
opens. Then spend the day going on all the
water park rides. Cost includes tour,
admission, supervision and lunch. Bring
sunscreen, a change of clothing and money
for water and ice cream. Cost is $40 for
residents, $45 for non-residents. Call 303450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/
recxpress to register. RECXPRESS CODE:
16479
Busker and Me!
10 a.m. Thurs., Aug. 1, D.L. Parsons
Theatre, 11801 Community Center Dr.
Entertainer Jim Jackson is back with a
fun show about the adventures of Busker,
the mischievous circus dog. Using puppetry, juggling, magic and hilarious stunts,
Jim and Busker take everyone on a fun
adventure. Great for kids in kindergarten
through third grade. Cost is $3.75 per person. Call 303-450-8800 for more information.
Entertainer Jim Jackson with Busker
Water World Youth Trip
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues., July 23,
meet at the Northglenn Recreation
Center, 11801 Community Center Dr.
July 24 Buckstein
July 31
Triple Nickel
Sponsored by Bellco Credit Union,
Dodge Signs, SCFD and NAHF.
Friday Fun Days
Youth entering fifth through
ninth grades this fall can go
on a trip every Friday all summer. Most excursions run from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants
leave from and return to the
Northglenn Recreation Center.
Call 303-450-8800 or go to
www.northglenn.org/recxpress
for more information or to register. Registration deadline is
the Wednesday before the trip.
• July 12 – Zip Lines Tour
• July 19 – Crackpots Pottery
• July 26 – BIG Time FUN
• Aug. 2 – Family Sports
Center
• Aug. 9 – Pool Party & BBQ
As part of the Recreational Alternative
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.
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Dogs on the Patio
10:30 a.m. Thurs., July 11
Bring your four-legged pup for games,
treats and fun. All dogs must have current vaccinations and be on a leash.
Please RSVP at 303-450-8801 or the
senior center.
Festive Friday:
Summer Salad Days
Senior Book Club: “A
Thousand Splendid Suns”
Noon, Fri., July 19
As part of the Festive Friday Series, enjoy
the lighter side of lunch at an all-salad
potluck. Any kind of salad is great – garden, pasta, jello, potato, etc. A dessert
would be fine, too. Please RSVP at 303450-8801 or the senior center.
1 p.m. Tues., July 23
This novel by Khaled Hosseini is at once
an incredible chronicle of 30 years of
Afghan history and a deeply moving
story of family, friendship, faith and the
salvation to be found in love. Call 303450-8801 or stop by the senior center to
reserve a copy.
Go to www.northglenn.org/calendar for a listing of all city-sponsored events, meetings and activities.
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2013/2014 Art on Parade
The Northglenn Arts &
Humanities Foundation
(NAHF) and the city invite
residents and art lovers to
vote for their favorite piece in
the 2013/14 Art on Parade.
Past winners of the People’s
Choice Award have been purchased by the NAHF for permanent display at various
locations throughout the city.
Ballots are available at the
recreation center or at
www.northglennarts.org.
Since 2001, NAHF has invited artists to submit applications for temporary placement of their outdoor art in
Northglenn. A committee of
city residents and NAHF
members selects six pieces
to be part of the display.
For more information about
the program or purchasing a
piece, contact Michael
Stricker at 303-450-8727 or
mstricker@northglenn.org.
Don Anema
Memorial
Skatepark
1. Tower
By Suzanne Kane
2. Windswept
By Barry Ferich
3. Caught Up
By C.J. Rench
4. The Loadstone
By Iugufelo
5. The Shaman
By Pokey Park
6. To The Core
By Michael Ford Dunton

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