THE NORTHGLENN CONNECTION

THE NORTHGLENN CONNECTION
Celebrating More Than 30 Years of Quality Community Life
January - February 2005
Inside this issue
◆ Coming Soon
Century Theaters
◆ Welcome New
Businesses
◆ Recreation Center
Renovation Proposal
◆ Outsmart Crime
◆ @ home in Ward IV
◆ Farmers Highline
Cleanup
◆ People’s Choice
Award Winner
◆ 5th Annual Tree Sale
◆ Daddy Daughter
Sweetheart Ball
◆ Citizen’s Connection
◆ Winter Driving Tips
◆ Cultural Services
◆ Spanish Version
January is
designated as
Oatmeal Month.
"Celebrate oatmeal,
a low-fat, sodiumfree, whole grain
that, when eaten
daily as a part of a
diet that is low in
saturated fat and
cholesterol, may
help reduce the risk
of heart disease."
February is
American Heart
Month call
1-800-AHA-USA-1
for healthy heart
tips and information.
Volume XXIX
exercise your right to vote
The City will conduct a Special Municipal Election on January 18, 2005, to determine whether to proceed with a recreation center expansion and
improvement project.
The ballot question residents will consider is:
Shall the City of Northglenn, without incurring general obligation debt or
increasing taxes, remodel the existing Northgelnn Recreation Center to include,
among other things, a Senior Center, ice skating facilities, indoor playing fields,
additional community rooms, a leisure pool and other enhancements?
______YES ______ NO
To vote on election day, you need to be a registered voter.
REMINDER! Early or Absentee voting will be available in the City Clerk's Office
from January 6 through 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Absentee ballot requests
will be accepted until January 14, 2005.
For more information, call the City Clerk’s Office (303) 450-8755, (303) 450-8757
(303) 450-8756 or visit us at www.northglenn.org.
POLLING PLACES
BY WARDS
WARD I - Precincts:
101: Leroy Elementary
(1451 Leroy Dr.)
102: Northglenn Christian Church
(1800 E. 105th Pl..)
WARD II - Precincts:
201: Wyco Elementary
(11551 Wyco Dr.)
202: Malley Elementary
(1300 Malley Dr.)
WARD III - Precincts:
301: Crossroads of Northglenn
(451 Malley Dr.)
302: The Village of North Hills
(11450 Melody Dr.)
WARD IV - Precincts:
401: Hillcrest Elementary
(10335 Croke Dr.)
402: Westview Elementary
(1300 Roseanna Dr.)
CITY OF NORTHGLENN
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Northglenn Mayor & City Council
Mayor
Coffee with the Mayor!! Mayor, Kathie Novak,
invites all Northglenn residents to join her for coffee and
an informal open discussion on Monday mornings at 8:30
a.m. Coffee with the Mayor will be held at Atlanta Bread
Company (located at 351 West 104th Avenue). Over your
morning coffee, you will have the opportunity to talk about issues facing your City. Come and join the Mayor. No reservation is required.
Kathie Novak
Upcoming Council
Meetings
January 13
January 27
February 10
February 24
CENTURY MOVIE THEATERS
COMING TO NORTHGLENN
Ward I
On Thursday, November 18, the Northglenn’s City Council approved a proposed lease agreement for the development of a new state-of-art theater. The
new Century 16 Theater in Northglenn will serve as an anchor for more retail
development planned right off the I-25 corridor on 120th Avenue.
Bill
Goodspeed
Sheri
Paiz
Ward II
Marge
Carlow
Rick
Lindsey
Ward III
The Century 16 Theatre will be located next to E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park
just off Grant Street. The new theater will join two other successful Century
theaters locations in the Denver metro area—one located at the Bel Mar shopping center in Lakewood and the second at the Aurora Mall in Aurora.
The theater will feature 16-screens, all stadium seating, digital surround stereo
sound, giant wall-to-wall screens, rocking love seats and a Cinema Café. While
Century plays all the big hit movies available they are also proud to serve only
premium brands in its snack bar including Nathan’s Hot Dogs, Dreyer’s Ice
Cream, Ortega Nacho’s, Starbuck’s Coffee and real butter topped Orville
Redenbacher popcorn. .
This first initiative can positively impact the development of a
civic center retail project.
Welcome New Businesses!!
ABC Sales & Liquidators, Inc.
Michael
Martin
Robin
Tichy
Ward IV
All in One Supply, Inc.
(warehouse equipment/store fixtures)
10750 Irma Dr. Unit 18
(303) 371-3030
(carwash service & supply)
10650 Irma Dr. Unit 2
(720) 855-7098
Camp Bow Wow
Northglenn Self Storage
(dog day care & boarding kennel)
11480 Cherokee St., Unit P
(303) 469-9972
(self storage & sale of moving supplies)
10828 Leroy Dr.
(303) 280-2888
Woodworks Flooring, Inc.
(hardwood flooring installation & refinishing)
Rosie
Garner
Bill
Gillespie
10651 Irma Dr. Unit F
(303) 280-1589
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recreation center renovation
& expansion project
The proposed facility is intended to be financed through a partnership between the City and the Northglenn
Urban Renewal Authority (NURA) which is a separate, independent and autonomous entity from the City.
NURA has the authority, as legally granted by the State of Colorado, to aid the City in the revitalization of
the community through redevelopment and urban renewal efforts.
funding arrangement
NURA’s contribution
CIty’s contribution
70%
30%
The proposed funding arrangement was approved by both entities on
october 28, 2004. taxes will not be increased.
The City would own, manage, and operate the facility for the use and enjoyment of the public and would
not be obligated to repay NURA for their investment. All annual maintenance and operating costs will be
the responsibility of the City; revenues generated by the new facility will be retained by the City.
PROPOSED AMENITIES INCLUDE:
✓ an expanded, family-oriented aquatics area with a splash pool, lazy river and other family-friendly features;
✓ a new senior center, an area designed for predominate use by the senior population featuring a lounge area;
classrooms and large areas for gatherings and social events;
✓ a new gymnasium containing an elevated walking/running track, two NHL-sized ice rinks and an indoor
artificial turf area;
✓ a catering kitchen for on-site food preparation and serving;
✓ the capacity to hold large social and business gatherings;
✓ remodeling the existing gym to accommodate an expanded cardiovascular workout area, aerobics/dance
studio, a climbing wall, two new racquetball courts, new licensed child care facilities, new locker room
facilities, a retail/pro shop;
✓ renovating the theater and other improvements.
For additional information contact the Recreation and Cultural Services staff at (303) 450-8725.
Don’t Be A Victim!!
REMEMBER THE 4D’s of crime prevention:
Detect, Delay, Deny & Deter criminal activity.
Detect suspicious people and activity that do not belong in your neighborhood.
(Participate in education & awareness programs, ie. Neighborhood Watch)
Delay criminal’s efforts to break into your home long enough to call 911 and have
police respond in time to catch them. (Install proper window & door locks)
Deny a would-be car thief from making you a statistic. (Suggestions:
a properly
functioning car alarm, steering wheel clubs & commercially installed engine killing device.)
Deter criminals from targeting your property.
(Practicing the principles of crime prevention in
your home or business.)
Criminals are like predators who prey on easy victims & seek easy targets.
BE AWARE OF CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGIES!
WORK WITH YOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT!
PAY ATTENTION TO CRIME TRENDS IN YOUR AREA!
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION & POLICE EDUCATION IS
THE BEST COMBINATION FOR CRIME PREVENTION!!
For more information about the crime prevention program & education call the Northglenn Police
Department PERT Unit @ (303) 450-8893
Farmer’s
Highline Canal &
Greenway Trail
home in Ward IV
is a new pilot program for residents in Ward
IV. E-mail your Councilmembers Rosie Garner &
Bill Gillespie with comments, informal announcements or
Join the 100 volunteers to clean neighborhood news. To sign up, go to northglenn.org and
over 20 mi. of Greenway Trail. select “@ home in Ward IV” to register your e-mail
Young and not-so-young, groups address and you’ll be able to send and receive information.
families & singles, newcomers
and seasoned volunteers are
The Phone Book recycling dates have changed due to
welcome!!
printing problems with Dex Quest.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
(in the morning)
Volunteers will celebrate accomplishments with lunch.
Sign up today calling us
(303) 450 8949 or e-mail Kae at
kmadden@northglenn.org
before Feb. 23
The new recycling dates are
Dec. 27 through Feb. 21
Recycling locations remain the same:
Safeway (Malley & Washington) &
Super K-Mart (104th & Marion)
Only phone books can be placed in the containers.
5th
Annual
Tree
Sale
Low or low moderate water
demand. Four varieties:
Cimmaron (Green) Ash
$32.50
Shademaster Honeylocust $35.00
Spring Snow Crabapple
$18.50
Japanese Tree Lilac Ivory $18.50
Think Spring!! and
get your tree now.
There are only 50
trees available.
Trees must be
picked up by April 16
For reservations
call: Joyce
(303) 450 8829
Payment: cash or check
by March 26
people’s choice
award winner
“The Potato Man"
Northglenn's Art on Parade program announced the recipient of
the 2004 People's Choice Award:
Susan Geissler's life-sized
bronze titled, “The Potato Man”.
The People's Choice Award was
determined through an open voting process.
Local citizens cast their vote for
the sculpture they wanted to see
permanently placed in the City.
Thanks to the voting citizens and
participating artists for their
involvement in Northglenn's Art
on Parade program.
In an effort to purchase the Potato
Man for the citizen's of Northglenn
in May 2005, the committee will
continue to fundraise money to purchase the sculpture.
For more information about the program, contact Michelle Nierling
at 303-450-8727.
4th Annual Daddy Daughter
sweetheart ball
Music and dancing, games, food and drinks, lots of
photo opportunities, & surprises for all young ladies
in the house.
When:
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005
from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where:
Northglenn Recreation Center Gymnasium
$ 30 /couple-Northglenn residents
$ 35 /couple-non residents
$15 / additional daughter
Who:
Young ladies 5 to 13, grandpas, big brothers & uncles
are all welcome
Call us now (303) 450-8800
Registration Deadline: Friday, Feb. 18
Advance registration is required. Space is limited!!!
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Replacement/Repair of
120th Avenue I-25 Bridge
Beginning in January of 2005,
the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) will
replace the bridge over I-25.
The Cities of Northglenn and
Westminster
along
with
the Regional Transportation
District (RTD) will be entering
into an Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) with CDOT
re g a rding an auxiliary lane
eastbound and from Deleware
Court to I-25 and architectural
enhancements for the new
bridge and surrounding construction area. Construction
work will include widening
and lifting of the bridge.
Citizen’s Connection
“A democratic society depends upon an
informed and educated citizenry,”
Thomas Jefferson
Are you interested in learning more
about your local government? Now’s your
chance to do so!
The City’s Citizen’s Connection is a
six-week course designed to give residents
some insight to municipal budgeting, water
conservation and resources, City organization and planning,
and much more! Meet neighbors throughout our community as
you learn, have some fun and make new friends during the
process!
Spring Classes: February 23 through March 30, Wednesdays,
from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, call Celeste 303-450-8713 or
Luciana at 303-450-8930.
CITY SERVING RESIDENTS
Congratulations to the 2004 Outdoor Holiday
Lighting Nominees!!
Below is a list of ongoing
Again this year, our community’s outdoor holiday decorating efforts
maintenance projects that the
were commendable. Our City continues to ring in the holiday season
City completes on an ongoing
with neighborhoods decorated with great flare and holiday cheer. A
basis to make your community
big congratulations and thank you to all the outdoor holiday nominees.
the place you call home.
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Flushing of the sewer mains
Televising sewer mains
Sealing cracks on streets
Repairing pot holes on streets
Installing radio read meters
for about 1/3 of the City
✓ Painting of streets (*)
✓ Maintaining street signs
✓ Cleaning of storm drain catch
basins as needed
✓ Removing snow as needed
✓ Repairing fire hydrants hit
during storm(*)
✓ Distribution of dog bag
dispensers and bag refills at
Wyco and E.B. Rains Park
* If weather permits
Winter Driving Tips
As the weather continues to change, here’s some
helpful hints to get you safely to and from your
daily destinations during the winter driving season.
➔ Always keep the top half of your gas tank full.
➔ If stuck in a storm don’t leave your car. Run the engine periodically & wait
for help.
➔ Carry blankets, water, a flashlight, a shovel, some nutrition bars or candy
bars for sustenance.
➔ Remember that 4-wheel drive does not mean 4-wheel stop.
➔ Be sure of your route. Don't go exploring in the back-country.
➔ Be sure you have good tires.
➔ In poor visibility conditions, don't drive faster than you can see ahead.
CDOT reminds you to respect winter weather,
conduct a pre-trip vehicle inspection, leave extra space
between your car and others, and DON”T drink and drive.
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EPS file
P.O. Box 330061
11701 Community Center Drive
Northglenn, CO 80233-8061
Phone: 303-451-8326
Fax: 303-450-8708
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Versión En EspaÑol
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En esta sección de “Conección Northglenn” encontrarás los articulos que
brought to you on
más destacan de esta edición. Haznos saber si la información
a bi-monthly basis
dada te hes útil.
by the City of
◆ Se firmó contrato con Teatros Century para el desarrollo de un complejo de cines
con 16 pantallas gigantes. El cine se ubicará junto al parque de E.B. Rains. (pag. 2)
Northglenn.
If you would like to
suggest story ideas,
contact Luciana Hall
at 303-450-8930 or
to suggest television
programming ideas
for Channel 8,
contact Celeste at
303-450-8713.
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Cinco nuevos negocios se establecieron en Northglenn en Diciembre (pag. 2)
Projecto de renovación del Centro de Recreación de Northglenn (pag. 3)
La policía te recuerda como evitar ser víctima de actividad criminal (pag. 4)
Progama piloto que te ayudará a comunicarte con Rosie Garner y Bill Gillespie,
representantes del 4to distrito (pag.4)
Se necesita voluntarios para ayudar a limpiar el canal de Highline y el camino
abierto de Greenway. Unete a los 100 voluntarios el 5 de Marzo (pag. 4)
Felicitaciones a la escultora ganadora premio “Elección del Pueblo”. La escultura
ganadora esta titulada “Hombre Papa”. Acércate al parque de E.B. Rains (pag. 5)
5ta Venta Anual de árboles, hay 50 árboles disponibles a muy bajo precio (pag. 5)
4to Baile Anual Papas e Hijas. Llama y haz tu reservación ahora (pag.5)
Las clases del programa Conección con el Residente comienzan el 23 de Febrero.
Inscríbete ahora (pag. 6)
Servicios del Centro de Recreación de Northglenn (pag. 7)
Tips para prevenír accidentes en la carretera durante el invierno (pag. 6)
Si tienes alguna pregunta o duda acerca de los temas de esta edición
comunicate al (303) 450-8930.