February 2016

Northglenn Connection
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11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233 • 303-451-8326 • www.northglenn.org • Issue 218 • Feb. 2016
In This Edition
n AMBULANCE MEMBERSHIP:
North Metro Fire Rescue District's
Ambulance Membership Program
can save residents money if they
require emergency attention.
Page 4
n DOCTOR, WOULD YOU LIKE
SOME COFFEE?: Representatives
from SCL Health will be at Coffee
with the Mayor to talk about the
new community hospital under
construction. Page 5
Keep Our City Beautiful
n Help Sought March 19 for Farmers’ Highline Canal Clean Up
Looking for a way to get
outside, enjoy some great
exercise and help out in your
community?
The Farmers’ Highline
Canal and Greenway Trail
Clean Up is Saturday, March
19, from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
“I see the difference that
it makes after we do it,”
said Mayor Pro Tem Carol
Dodge, Ward 1. “When you
drive around the city, it’s just
spotless, and I know that we
came out here and did a really good job.”
The city is looking for more
than 100 volunteers to help
clean canals, trails and parks.
Last year, over 325 volunteers helped out. They included scout troops, church and
school groups, and boards
and commissions.
“I think people really love
the feeling of community,”
said event coordinator Jenni
Murphy. “Northglenn is
small and people take a lot
of personal pride in keeping
their community nice and
clean.”
Last year the volunteers
collected over 300 bags of
trash from parks and trails
throughout Northglenn –
from Fox Run all the way
to Northwest Open Space. A
lot of large debris was also
removed.
Check-in is at the Police
Department entrance at City
Hall, 11701 Community
Center Drive.
n GUYS ON ICE: Check out the
world's funniest ice fishing musical comedy in March. Page 6
n WARD 3 MEETING: Council
members Whitman and Mullica
will discuss chickens and bees,
economic development, I-25 and
more. Page 7
n HEALTHY LIVING: Check out
classes about fighting stress and
early detection of Alzheimer's disease. Page 7
n CONNECTION FEEDBACK:
We'd like to know what you think
about the Connection. Page 8
Go to www.northglenn.org/canalcleanup to see a video about
last year’s event!
At 11 a.m., lunch will
be provided at E.B. Rains
Jr. Memorial Park, 11800
Community Center Drive.
To register, go to www.
northglenn.org/recxpress
and use code 22336 or call
303-450-8800.
For more information
about the event or serving
as a crew leader, contact
Murphy at 303-450-8904 or
jmurphy@northglenn.org.
What Do City Police Officers Do?
n Citizens Police Academy Starts March 2
With 12 Weekly Classes; Sign Up by Feb. 24
Have you ever wanted to know what
Northglenn Police Officers do on a dayto-day basis?
Find out as the department invites
the community to sign up for its free
Citizens Police Academy. City officers
and other members of the law enforcement community will teach 12 weekly
sessions.
Participants must be 18 years of age
or older and be a resident or an employee of the city of Northglenn.
The class starts Wednesday, March
8 On the Web:
2, and will be held on 12 consecutive
Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at the
Police Department, 11701 Community
Center Drive.
The deadline to register is Feb. 24.
Applications are available at www.
northglenn.org/policeacademy. Register
soon, as class size is limited. Registrants
are accepted on a first come basis.
For more information, please contact
Officer Scott McNeilly at 303-450-8852
or smcneilly@northglenn.org.
Citizens Police
Academy Topics
• Community policing
• Patrol duties
• Adams County Communication
Dispatch
• DUI and field sobriety tests
• Accident investigations
• School officer assignments
• Technology crimes
• Officer safety
• Crime Scene Investigation
• And more!
Go to www.northglenn.org/policeacademy to sign up for the Citizens Police Academy.
Daddy Daughter
Ball Heads to the
Amazon Page 6
CLOSURES
City Hall will be closed on
Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day.
This includes Administration,
Building, Municipal Court and
Police Records.
The normally scheduled City
Council study session for that
evening has been canceled.
The Northglenn Recreation
Center and Northglenn Senior
Center will be open as normal.
Trash service will not be
affected.
Summer Day Camp Provides Tons of
Day-Long Fun for Elementary Kids
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Local Legislative Recap
2
Dec. 14, 2015
council approved the minimum and
maximum salary ranges for department
heads.
Ordinances: 2nd Reading
Pavilions Re-Zoned
2016 Budget Approved
Weatherly Appointed to
Historic Commission
CR-179 – Council unanimously
approved the appointment of Lauren
Weatherly as a regular member to the
Historic Preservation Commission for
a three-year term starting Dec. 14, 2015,
and expiring Dec. 14, 2018.
CB-1860 – Council unanimously
approved a bill for a special ordinance
re-zoning the property known as the
Northglenn Pavilions, located at 120th
Avenue and Claude Court.
CR-171 – Council unanimously
approved the 2016 Budget for the city
and the appropriation of the sums within the budget.
Flood Regulations
Amendment Approved
Subdivision Improvement
The Link to Provide PD
Agreement Approved
Assessments of Juveniles
CB-1861 – In a unanimous decision,
council approved a bill for an ordinance
amending the Municipal Code regarding flood regulations to accommodate
updated mapping and reports of floodplain areas within Northglenn.
Ordinances: 1st Reading
Backflow Amendment
Initially Approved
CB-1859 – Council unanimously
approved a bill for an ordinance amending the Municipal Code concerning
backflow prevention in the city’s water
distribution system.
Re-Zoning Initially OK’d
CB-1863 – Council unanimously
approved a bill for a special ordinance
rezoning the real property at 550 W.
104th Ave., the former Bellco Credit
Union location, from C-4 Commercial
Restricted Service with Provisions to
C-4 Commercial Restricted Service. This
would result in an amendment to the
city’s zoning map.
Resolutions:
CR-172 – Council unanimously approved the Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) between the city of
Northglenn; the cities of Thornton,
Brighton, Commerce City and
Westminster; Adams County represented by and through the Adams County
Sheriff’s Office; and The Link, for the
provision and funding of juvenile assessment services by The Link.
Shared Victim Services
Program IGA Approved
CR-173 – In a unanimous decision,
council approved the Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) between the cities of
Northglenn and Thornton for the 2016
Shared Victim Services Program.
CR-162 – Council unanimously
approved a non-substantial modification to the Northglenn Urban Renewal
Plan No. 1 by adding an addendum
addressing House Bill 15-1348, which
imposes additional burdens on urban
renewal authorities if new projects are
added to their plans after 2016.
CR-163 – Council unanimously
approved a substantial modification to
Northglenn Urban Renewal Plan No.
2 in two ways: first, by the addition of
an addendum addressing House Bill
15-1348; and second, by implementing
a TIF in all areas of Plan No. 2 not currently subject to TIF.
City Pay Plan Adopted
CR-169 – Council unanimously approved the adoption of the 2016
pay plan effective Dec. 26, 2015. Range
adjustments vary from one to 12 percent.
Department Head Pay
Approved by Council
CR-170 – In a unanimous decision,
Mill Levy Approved
CR-181 – Council unanimously
approved the mill levy for fiscal year
2015, to be collected in 2016, for municipal purposes. The levy is established at
11.597 mills, with 4 mills to be dedicated
to rehabilitation and reconstruction of
city streets. This mill levy is not a new or
additional tax; it has been in place since
1991 and is based on property taxes.
City Clerk Pay Changed
VALE Grant Accepted
CR-175 – Council unanimously
approved acceptance of a grant award of
$2,499 from the Victim Assistance and
Law Enforcement (VALE) Board for
the grant application submitted by the
Police Department for the purchase of
Callyo Mobile Bug Device equipment.
Grant for Bulletproof
Vests Accepted
Changes to Urban
Renewal Plans
CR-180 – Council unanimously
approved the Northglenn Pavilion filing
No. 4 between the city and Claude Court
1-40, LLC. This will accommodate public infrastructure for the construction of
37 residential units in a duplex configuration.
CR-176 – Council unanimously
approved acceptance of a grant award
of $3,300.27 from the Bureau of Justice
Assistance for the grant application submitted by the Police Department to
purchase bulletproof vests through the
Bulletproof Vest Partnership program.
CR-182 – In a unanimous decision,
council approved a salary adjustment
with a friendly amendment for City
Clerk Johanna Small.
Jan. 11, 2016
CR-177 – Council unanimously
approved adoption of an emergency
operations plan that provides general
guidelines and principles for planning,
managing and coordinating response
activities of the city during and after a
major disaster or emergency.
Training Grant Accepted
CR-178 – Council unanimously
approved acceptance of a grant award of
$7,494.85 from Colorado Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST) for
the grant application submitted by the
Police Department for the purchase of
arrest control training equipment and
training ammunition.
Dec. 14, 2015
Ordinances: 2nd Reading
Measure Result Vote
CB-1860 Passed Unanimous
CB-1861 Passed Unanimous
Ordinances: 1st Reading
Measure Result Vote
CB-1859 Passed Unanimous
CB-1863 Passed Unanimous
Resolutions
Measure Result Vote
CR-162
CR-163
CR-169
CR-170
CR-171
CR-172
CR-173
CR-175
CR-176
CR-177
CR-178
CR-179
CR-180
CR-181
CR-182
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Ordinances: 2nd Reading
Jan. 11, 2016
Backflow Measure OK’d
Ordinances: 2nd Reading
CB-1859 – Council unanimously
approved this bill. See the Dec. 14 recap
for details.
Bellco Property Re-Zoned
CB-1863 – Council unanimously
approved this bill. See the Dec. 14 recap
for details.
Resolutions:
Emergency Operations
Plan Passes
Council Scorecard
Public Posting Places
at City Hall, Online
CR-1 – Council unanimously
approved establishing a designated public place for the posting of meeting
notices as required by the Colorado
Open Meetings Law. Notices will be
placed on the bulletin boards at City
Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive,
as well as at www.northglenn.org.
Auditing Services
Agreement Amended
CR-2 – In a unanimous decision,
council approved Addendum No. 1
to the professional services agreement
Continued on Page 3
Measure Result Vote
CB-1859 Passed Unanimous
CB-1863 Passed Unanimous
Resolutions
Measure Result Vote
CR-1
Passed Unanimous
CR-2
Passed Unanimous
CR-3
Passed Unanimous
CR-4
Passed Unanimous
CR-5
Passed Unanimous
CR-6
Passed Unanimous
CR-7
Passed Unanimous
CR-8
Passed Unanimous
CR-9
Passed Yes: Downing, C.
Dodge, Whitman,
Mullica, Sauers,
Esquibel, B.
Brown, J. Brown
No: Snetzinger
Passed Unanimous
CR-10
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On the Web:
Go to www.northglenn.org/
webdocs to view votes,
documents and agendas.
Meet Your Mayor and City Council Members
Mayor
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Joyce Downing
Carol Dodge
Jordan Sauers
Joe Brown
Becky Brown
Marci Whitman
Kyle Mullica
303-457-3542
mayor@
northglenn.org
303-601-3633
cdodge@
northglenn.org
mayor pro tem
720-936-3442
jsauers@
northglenn.org
720-260-0208
joebrown@
northglenn.org
720-255-4708
bbrown@
northglenn.org
303-521-0201
mwhitman@
northglenn.org
303-847-2225
kmullica@
northglenn.org
Ward 4
Antonio B.
Esquibel
303-941-8491
aesquibel@
northglenn.org
Kim Snetzinger
303-913-7195
ksnetzinger@
northglenn.org
Educational Coffee with the Mayor
Council Study
Sessions & Meetings
3
Numbers to Know
Council Meeting:
EMERGENCIES/POLICE........ 911
Animal Control......303-450-8886
Animal Impound....303-288-3294
Building Permits...303-450-8745
City Hall................303-451-8326
City Clerk..............303-450-8756
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.......303-280-7821
Planning & Zoning..303-450-8739
Police.................................... 911
Trash Carts/..........303-450-4004
Roll-Off Rentals
Street Repair.........303-450-4001
Rec Center............303-450-8800
Records (Police)....303-450-8892
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
Pick-up
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
7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 8 & 22
Study Session:
6 p.m. Mon., March 7
(The Feb. 15 study session
has been canceled due to
Presidents Day.)
Coffee with the Mayor went on a ‘field trip’ to Northglenn High School STEM in
January. Superintendent Chris Gdowski of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, left, talked
about the changes and progress that schools in Northglenn and district-wide have
made. School teachers and administrators also discussed the dramatic, positive
effect that the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) focus has had on
the high school since its implementation in August 2012.
Continued From Page 2
$45K for Lift Station
Maintenance
unanimously
November 2015 General Fund Financial Report
City of Northglenn Dec. 2015 Crime Statistics
Figures are through the end of November
– 2015 Annual Budget
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 December of a year ago. To report a crime, call 911.
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$15M
25
15
20
$10M
10
15
10
5 14
22
21
25
21
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18
5
$5M
10
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$0M
0
Dec14 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec15
0
Dec14 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec15
0
Dec14 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec15
Total
Revenue
Taxes
$23,618,541
20
$19,969,772
$17,698,320
$20M
30
Total Revenue Components
$1,708,134
20
$135,404
Motor Vehicle Theft
35
$19,594,117
25
– 2014 Actual Year to Date
$25M
$23,628,288
$22,259,877
Burglary
Theft from Motor Vehicle
General Fund Expenditures
Year to Date is 84.6% of the
2015 Annual Budget
– 2015 Actual Year to Date
$152,700
Council
$1,456,745
–
$1,981,369
CR-7
$2,258,287
• www.twitter.com/
NorthglennCo
– Local Legislative Recap
by Margo Aldrich, Public
Communications Manager
$749,464
• www.facebook.com/
cityofnorthglenn
$578,112
Social Media
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monthly publication that is delivered to city residents.
To suggest topics, stories or article ideas for this newsletter, contact
Margo Aldrich at 303-450-8713 or
maldrich@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.
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You may also contact Aldrich
for questions or comments about
Channel 8 television programming.
CR-10 – Council unanimously
approved agreements between the city
and American West Construction, LLC,
in an amount not to exceed $60,000, and
between the city of Northglenn and C&L
Water Solutions, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $60,000, for emergency pipeline repairs. The total appropriation for
emergency pipeline repairs shall not
exceed $85,000.
$682,449
Washington St.
CR-6 – In a unanimous decision,
council approved a service agreement
between the city and Waste Management
of Colorado, Inc., for calendar year 2016
single stream recycling services.
Northglenn
Connection
the
Companies Hired for
Pipeline Repair
$2,232,358
York St.
I-25
City Contracts for
Recycling Services
104th Ave.
CR-9 – In an 8-1 decision, council
approved a professional services agreement between the city and Wilson &
Company, Inc., for the Karl’s Farm
Dairy Utility and Drainage Master Plan
in the amount of $39,000, with a 10 percent contingency of $3,900, for a total
amount not to exceed $42,900.
$1,601,864
$1,732,030
Ct.
112th Ave.
Karl’s Farm Dairy Land
to Have Master Plan
$13,688,252
CR-5 – Council unanimously
approved a professional services agreement between the city and Allied Waste
Systems of Colorado, LLC for calendar
year 2016 landfill services in an amount
not to exceed $200,000.
CR-8 – In a unanimous decision,
council approved an agreement between
the city and Sturgeon Electric Company,
Inc., for traffic signal maintenance in the
amount of $86,880, with a 10 percent
contingency of $8,688.
$16,321,125
Landfill Contract OK’d
ude
Pecos St.
4
Company Hired for
Signal Maintenance
CR-4 – Council unanimously approved an Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) between the city and
the Adams County Board of County
Commissioners for animal shelter/animal control services.
Cla
Huron St.
E. 112th Ave.
2
1
New Vehicles for Police
Agreement With County
for Animal Control
If you don’t know which ward
you live in, call the City Clerk’s
Office at 303-450-8756.
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approved a professional services agreement between the city and Ramey
Environmental Compliance, Inc., for
2016 lift station maintenance services in
an amount not to exceed $44,642.
CR-3 – Council unanimously voted
to authorize purchase orders to SillTerhar Motors, Inc., for a total amount
not to exceed $112,835 for the purchase
of four police vehicles.
City Wards
120th Ave.
between the city of Northglenn and
RSM US LLP (formerly McGladrey
LLP) for auditing services. The addendum is for two years: 2015 for $33,400
and 2016 for $34,200.
$14,988,142
Audio/Video: If you missed
the latest council meeting, watch 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 &
Council meetings at
Friday: 12:30 and 10:30 p.m., study sessions at 8 a.m. and 5:30 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 a.m. and 4 p.m.
You can also listen to audio
recordings the day after meetings
occur at www.northglenn.org.
$1,062,400
Location: Study sessions and
council meetings are held at City
Council Chambers in City Hall,
11701 Community Center Drive.
$2,149,873
$2,003,574
Residents are welcome at 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.
InterLicenses User Charges Fines &
Other
General Fund
& Fees
government & Permits
Forfeits
Revenues Expenditures
Go to www.northglenn.org/transparency for more detailed reports.
Community
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News Briefs
Bridge to the Future
n AMBULANCE MEMBERSHIP
PROGRAM CAN SAVE MONEY:
Avoid
costly
bills from ambulance transportation through the
North Metro Fire
Rescue District’s
Ambulance
Membership Program.
If you have an emergency and
receive care from the district, the
program will cover the deductible
or co-pay for ambulance care and
transport costs.
The membership is not a substitute for insurance and is only available to residents in the fire district
who have medical coverage. The
cost is $25 to $35 depending on the
type of membership.
North Metro Fire provides emergency ambulance and fire service to
Northglenn, Broomfield and other
parts of the north metro area.
To learn more, sign up or renew
your membership, call 303-452-9910
or go to www.northmetrofire.org/
ambulance-memberships.
Been down 120th Avenue lately? The bridge that will carry RTD’s Commuter Rail over 120th Avenue is in place. When completed in 2018, the 18.5-mile electric commuter rail line will connect Union Station with Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton and
North Adams County along the “N Line.” For more information, go to www.rtd-fastracks.com.
Parks and Rec Board Valuable for City
n One Spot Open; Board Meets on Second Thursday of Month
n APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP:
SAFEbuilt, which provides building division services for the city, is
offering a $1,000 scholarship to a
Northglenn High School STEM or
Vantage Point High School senior.
Students must be accepted to an
accredited institution, submit an
application and write an essay of
at least 500 words explaining why
they deserve the scholarship.
Applications are located at www.
northglenn.org/scholarship. They
are due to the student’s counseling office by 3:30 p.m. on Friday,
March 11.
n SPACE EXHIBIT AT LIBRARY:
On Friday, Feb. 5, Anythink
Libraries will open Discover Space:
A Cosmic Journey. This interactive
exhibit is on display at Anythink
Huron Street through March 14.
The reception will take place at
9417 Huron St. from 5 to 7 p.m.,
and is free and open to the public.
Discover Space is an opportunity for all community members to
explore space science, from planet
Earth through the solar system and
beyond.
n COUNTY PHOTO CONTEST:
Adams County is conducting a photography competition open to all
county residents.
They are looking for beautiful
images captured within the county
with an emphasis on landscape and
urban settings.
You can submit as many high-resolution photographs as you would
like. Photographs captured at seven
megapixels or larger are required.
No cell phone photos are accepted.
Send your submissions and/
or questions to photocontest@
adcogov.org. All entries are due by
March 1.
“Northglenn is my home
and I am invested in the
community. Supporting
our city as an active participant keeps our city a
place we all want to call
home.”
– Karen Knuepfer
Two-year member, Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board
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As a Northglenn resident for 34 years
and a longtime city volunteer, when
Karen Knuepfer thought about joining the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board, she wondered if she had the
experience necessary.
But as a concerned resident, her input
into keeping our parks system beautiful
and safe for the long term is invaluable.
Resident involvement is an important voice in government, and they are
encouraged to join city boards and commissions.
The Parks and Rec Board advises
council and staff about plans for city
parks, facilities and programs. They also
make recommendations to City Council
on contracts and expenditures for projects and hold public hearings for capital
improvement projects and recreation
services.
The board consists of five residents,
one representing each ward and one
representing the city at-large. Members
serve three-year terms.
The board meets the second Thursday
of each month at 5:30 p.m. in City
Council Chambers, 11701 Community
Center Drive.
For more details, contact Belia
Straushein at 303-280-7821 or
bstraushein@northglenn.org.
Go to www.northglenn.org/parksboard for more information.
Mad
Hatters
The Northglenn
Senior Center
hosted a Mad
Hatter Tea Party
on Jan. 15
as part of the
Festive Friday
Series. Turn to
Page 7 to see
what the center
has planned for
February.
Tax Filing Assistance at the Northglenn Senior Center o Adams County Tax Assistance will help low-income residents with tax filing
through April 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.
o Participants must have a combined income of less than $57,000. Please
bring all tax forms from this year and last, as well as Social Security cards.
o The service is available 1 to 6 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays
at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.
o Electronic filing is available. For more information, call 720-523-6163.
not all heroes wear capes.
“I can’t tell
you how much
I appreciate
it. It is such a
relief not to
worry about the
snow. They’re
wonderful…it’s
transformed my
life...”
84-year-old Mary Lou has
benefited from the city’s Snow
Stormers program for three years.
With a fixed income, chronic back
problems and difficulty getting
around, she relies on the program. But Northglenn has lots of
residents just like Mary Lou who
need help. Volunteers can shovel
in the morning or evening.
Economic Development
The Doctor Will See You Soon
New traffic signals have been installed on Grant Street, at the intersection of the Webster
Lake Promenade and the future SCL Health Community Hospital of Northglenn. This location was selected to keep traffic moving safely in and out of the Promenade and the new
medical facility. The signals are a part of an overall Grant Street project that includes
raised medians and landscaping. Funding for the project was provided by the Northglenn
Urban Renewal Authority. The new traffic signals are scheduled for testing this spring.
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2015 NORTHGLENN BUSINESS
APPRECIATION BREAKFAST AWARD WINNER
Building Up
n Precision Metal Manufacturing
Makes Community a Priority
Note: This is the second in a series of stories featuring winners
from the 2015 Business Appreciation Breakfast.
Coffee with the Mayor: SCL Hospital
8:30 a.m. Mon., Feb. 8, at Atlanta Bread in the Northglenn Marketplace
Take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee with Mayor Joyce Downing. She’ll
answer your questions and let you know what’s going on in Northglenn.
Learn all about SCL Health Community Hospital of
Northglenn. The new medical facility is being built on Grant
Street, south of 120th Avenue.
A number of officials will be on hand:
• Tajquah Hudson, SCL Health chief strategy officer and
senior vice president of Strategy and Business Development
• Kim Stefan, regional CEO for SCL Health
Downing
• Jason Lisovicz, vice president of marketing for Emerus.
Emerus is partnering with SCL Health on the hospital.
• Dr. Kelli Lewis, medical director for SCL Health
The guest speakers will talk about the services provided at the hospital, the
types of cases they normally see at community hospitals and the medical professionals who will provide the care.
New Business Announcements
At the end of December, Northglenn had
908 businesses. Of that, 697 are storefronts
and 211 are home-based. This year Northglenn
has announced 57 new storefront businesses,
reporting 677 jobs and absorbing 216,280 square
feet of office, industrial and retail space.
• Asian Buffet leased 6,085 square feet at
10695 Melody Drive and employs five people.
Hours of operation are daily from 11 a.m. to 10
p.m. For more information call 303-255-2259.
• Mile High PC Repair Northglenn leased
1,441 square feet at 508 Malley Drive and
Precision Metal Manufacturing has made giving back to the
community as important as the products they build.
For their dedication, the city honored the company with the
2015 Northglenn Community Impact Award.
Precision Metal has taken a leadership role in local charity drives, including food and clothing campaigns for area
residents and the Northglenn Bike Program. They also assist
Coats for Colorado, Children International, Eastern Plains Safe
Shelter and more.
Northglenn High School and Front Range Community
College students have learned about the various manufacturing job opportunities available through tours of their
73,000-square-foot facility at 11060 Irma Drive.
The company’s focus on helping others compliments their
business success.
Precision Metal is nationally-recognized as a leading sheet
metal and machine manufacturer. They build complex structures and components for medical, agricultural, telecommunication, aerospace and other industries.
With a facility they expanded in 2009, and recent additions
to their machine shop, the company looks forward to taking on
even larger projects in the future.
For more information on the company, call 303-853-8424 or
go to www.precisionmetalmfg.com.
employs two people. Hours of operation are
Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For
more information call 720-387-8063.
• PrimeSource Staffing leased 3,006 square
feet at 10190 Bannock St., Suite 201, and employs
three people. Hours of operation are weekdays
from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information
visit www.primesourcestaffing.com or call 303651-9186.
• Willow Creek Association, located at the
Crossroads American Baptist Church at 10451
Huron St., is a nonprofit organization that sells
religious books and CDs. For more information
call 303-452-5332.
Top: Staff photo
for Precision Metal
Manufacturing, which
employees 70 people.
Left: Collecting for
the Northglenn Bike
Program is just one
of the many activities
that Precision Metal
Manufacturing supports.
R ib b o
n C u tti n g s
CinnaBox
Find Local Goods and Services at
Shopnorthglenn.org contains information on EVERY business in the
city, from mom-n-pop home businesses to huge companies.
You can search for businesses by category or name,
or view every company and print out a list.
CinnaBox leased 1,400 square feet at 2145 E 120th Ave.,
Unit A. The bakery employs two people and specializes in
cinnamon rolls and other sweet treats. Hours of operation
are everyday but Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more
information, call 719-330-4857 or visit www.facebook.com/
cinna.bx.
Recreation
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A CAPPELLA CONCERT SERIES
Allstar
Performance
Classes |
find your creative side
Film |
Auditions |
Special Event
Performances
Offered through the City of Northglenn at the DL Parsons Theatre
Daddy Daughter
Sweetheart Ball
February 27
Ages 5-13
6-9 pm
This year’s theme will take us on an evening in the
alluring Amazon - so don your most beautiful outfits
and prepare to dance the night away! Dads and their
special little ladies (age 5-13) are invited to enjoy a
light dinner, dancing, and fun activities. Each couple
will receive a commemorative photograph and a special
memento. Daddies, grandpas and uncles are welcome
to attend as appropriate.
Tickets
$55 resident / $60 non-resident per couple
$20 each additional daughter
This event traditionally sells out, so register early. Online
registration NOT available. Please register each individual
daughter. Formal attire is strongly encouraged.
Deadline to register is February 18th
Call 303.450.8800 to reserve your spot!
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm
Sunday at 2 pm
The 17th Avenue Allstars captivated the audience with a collection of
melodious tunes that spanned the
decades, while throwing in some welltimed humor. The long-time Denver
group opened up the city’s 2016 A
Cappella Concert Series on Jan. 15
at the D.L. Parsons Theatre. To see
more photos, go to www.northglenn.
org/galleries.
303.450.8800
11801 Community Center Drive | Northglenn, CO 80233
www.northglenn.org/theatre
Fun in the Summer Sun
n Summer Day Camp Provides Great Experiences for Youth 6-11
Ruby Blue Quartet
Fri., Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m.,
D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801
Community Center Drive
The next concert in the A Cappella
Concert Series is the Ruby Blue Quartet.
This all-female barbershop group have
been performing since 2009 and ranked
25th in the world at the international a
cappella competition last fall.
For more information about the
remaining concerts of the series, go to
www.northglenn.org/acappella or call
303-450-8800.
Returns Sept. 16 & 17!
thepiratefest.com
Remember the fun of summer when
you were a kid? Exploring the outdoors,
spending time with friends, playing
games and splashing in the pool?
Pass those memories on to your children through the city’s Summer Day
Camp.
This program creates an exciting and
safe environment for kids ages 6 to 11.
As they take part in unique experiences and adventures, they also build
self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills
and make lasting friendships.
The camp runs from 7 a.m. to 6
p.m. weekdays from May 31 to Aug.
12. Drop-off and pick-up is at the
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive.
Registration is for one week at a time.
The cost is $135 a week for residents,
$148 for non-residents. (The price is
reduced for the shortened weeks of
Memorial Day and Independence Day.)
Go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress or
call 303-450-8800 to sign up.
The camp is limited to 60 participants
a day, with a ratio of at least one staff
member for every 10 kids.
“The staff was professional, helpful
“I love the Northglenn day camp program. Besides doing
really cool stuff like roller skating, swimming, hiking
and going to parks and plays, my boys took swimming
lessons, kept up on their reading skills and even learned
how to start and maintain a small garden.”
– Summer Day Camp Parent
Parents Meeting
A parent handbook and emergency packet, which includes
immunization information, is
online at www.northglenn.org/
youthprograms. Please bring
the completed paperwork to
the mandatory parent meeting
at 6:30 p.m. May 24 at the rec
center.
and provided a very fun and safe environment for everyone!,” said one parent.
For more information, contact
Kelli Scharfenberg at 303-450-8776 or
kscharfenberg@northglenn.org.
Learning how to garden is just one
of the many activities featured in the
Summer Day Camp. Others include:
• Swimming
• Field trips
• Roller skating
• Pedal boats
• Theater performances
• Fun in the park
• And much more!
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Upcoming City Events
Night of the Stars
Talent Show
WARD 3
Fri., Feb. 5, 7-9 p.m., D.L. Parsons
Theatre, 11801 Community Center Dr.
Cheer on your favorite contestants in the
10th annual Night of the Stars Talent Show.
Area youth will compete in Voice, Music
and Variety categories with four age groups.
Cost is $8 for tickets. Stop by the Northglenn
Recreation Center or at the box office the
night of the show for tickets.
Wed., March 9, 6:30-8 p.m. u The Studio School • 10604 Grant Drive
u GET INVOLVED
Ask questions & learn about what’s
going on in Northglenn and Ward 3:
u Chickens and Bees Update
YOUTH THEATRE AUDITIONS
“Catch Me If You Can”
u Economic Development
Feb. 7, 10 & 11, D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Dr.
u Northglenn Justice Center
The Northglenn Youth Theatre is hosting
auditions for “Catch Me If You Can,” a musical based on the 2002 movie. Approximately
45 roles are available for youth ages 8 to 18.
Participants should prepare a one-minute
comedic monologue and 16 to 32 bars from
a contemporary musical. An accompanist
is provided, so bring sheet music. A headshot and résumé are required. Cost is $100,
but only if cast. To schedule an audition
appointment, go to www.northglenn.org/
auditions or e-mail nyt@northglenn.org.
Recreation Programming
Public Hearing
Thurs., Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m., City
Council Chambers, 11701 Community
Center Drive
What kind of recreation programming
would you like to see at the city? The Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking
public input and ideas to help them make
recommendations to City Council. All interested residents are encouraged to attend. For
more information, call 303-450-8800.
u I-25 and Concrete Wall Update
u Overall City Updates
Ice Skating & Swimming
Fri., Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., meet
at the Northglenn Recreation Center,
11801 Community Center Drive
Youth ages 11 to 15 can spend Lincoln’s
birthday ice skating at the Apex Center in
Arvada before returning to the rec center for swimming. Bring a swimsuit, towel
and change of clothes. A pizza lunch is
included. Cost is $35 for residents, $40 for
non-residents. Call 303-450-8800 or go to
www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
RECXPRESS CODE: 22316
ters ages 13-16 to watch over more children,
hold longer jobs and oversee group settings. Topics include CPR, first aid, cooking,
allergies, potty training, special needs and
emergencies. Participants must have completed the city’s Advanced Care Babysitting
Class, pediatric CPR/first aid training or
approval from the instructor. Please bring a
sack lunch. Cost is $55 for residents, $60 for
non-residents. Call 303-450-8800 or go to
www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
RECXPRESS CODE: 22241
Mon., Feb. 15, 6:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,
meet at the Northglenn Recreation
Center, 11801 Community
Center Drive
Youth ages 11 to 18 can go skiing
or snowboarding at Eldora Mountain
Ski Resort on Presidents Day. Bring
money for lunch. Registration by
Feb. 6 is required. The cost depends
on residency and whether the participant wants rental gear and/or a
lesson. Call 303-450-8800 or go to
www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. RECXPRESS CODE: 23442
Experienced
Babysitter Class
Grand Canyon
Sat., Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive
Wed., Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m., D.L.
Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community
Center Drive
TRAVEL FILM
This training prepares experienced babysit-
These events occur at the
Northglenn Senior Center,
11801 Community Center
Drive, unless noted. Call
303-450-8801 for more
information.
For people ages 55 and over
unless noted.
8 On the Web:
Kyle Mullica
Council Member
303-847-2225
kmullica@northglenn.org
u Residents of Ward 3 are encouraged to attend, but everyone is welcome! t
Skiing & Snowboarding
SCHOOL’S OUT SPECIALS
Marci Whitman
Council Member
303-521-0201
mwhitman@northglenn.org
u QUESTIONS?
Please contact Marci Whitman
or Kyle Mullica.
COLORADO YOUTH ADVENTURES
Senior
Center
Events
Neighborhood Meeting
From soaring rock formations to the rag-
Festive Friday
Souper Bowl Lunch
Fri., Feb. 5, 12 p.m.
Are you ready for some football … and a bowl of soup?
Show your team spirit by
wearing your favorite team’s
colors (orange and blue?) and
participate in football-themed
events. The Northglenn Senior
Organization will provide
the soup – you bring the side
dishes and desserts. Cost is
free. Please RSVP by Feb. 2.
ing white water rapids of the Colorado River,
marvel at the majesty of the grandest canyon
on the planet! Filmmaker Dale Johnson will
be on hand to narrate. For more information, call 303-450-8800. Cost is $7.50 for
adults, $6.50 for youth and seniors.
HEALTHY LIVING SERIES
The Northglenn Senior Center
hosts these monthly informational sessions to help you start
feeling better physically and
emotionally. Classes are free
and open to all ages. Call 303450-8801 or stop by the senior
center, 11801 Community
Center Drive, for more details.
NYT SHOW HOPPERS
“Hello, Dolly!”
Sun., Feb. 21, bus leaves at 11:30
a.m. from the Northglenn Recreation
Center, 11801 Community Center Dr.
Fight Back
Against Stress
Hello, Dolly! redefined what it meant to
be a Broadway blockbuster, winning 10
Tony awards in 1964 and spawning decades
of sold-out performances. Aspiring actors
ages 10 to 18 can view this production at
the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in
Johnstown. Lunch is included. On the
way back, everyone will discuss the
performance as a learning tool. Cost
is $45. Sign up deadline is Feb. 14.
For more information or to register
call 303-450-8785 or e-mail nyt@
northglenn.org.
At Home Alone +
First Aid Class for
Preteens
Sat., Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive
Preteens can learn how to stay safe when
they’re home alone through interactive lessons, role play and hands-on training. A
Advanced Planning
Mon., Feb. 8, 1 p.m.
Learn why making funeral
arrangements ahead of time is
a good idea. Open to all ages.
Festive Friday
Hoodie Hoo Day
Fri., Feb. 19, 12 p.m.
Help chase away the winter and have some silly fun!
Follow that up with a potluck,
so bring a side dish or dessert.
Please RSVP by Feb. 16.
Thurs., Feb. 18, 1 p.m.
Stress taking a toll? Learn healthy
eating and stress management tips for
everyday life.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Early Detection
Tues., March 1, 1 p.m.
Learn the signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Early detection allows you to
begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and prepare for the future.
Please RSVP by Feb. 26 at 303-4508801 for this interactive workshop.
first aid section is included. Cost is $35 for
residents, $38 for non-residents. Call 303450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/
recxpress to register. RECXPRESS CODE:
22232
Senior Book Club
“The Girl on
the Train”
Tues., Feb. 23, 1 p.m.
An alcoholic
woman becomes
obsessed with
a couple whose
home she passes every day
on the train. One day the wife
goes missing, and the woman
is convinced she knows what
happened. To reserve a copy,
call 303-450-8801.
Go to www.northglenn.org/calendar for a complete listing of city-sponsored events and activities.
Festive Friday
National Pig
Day Potluck
Fri., March 4, 12 p.m.
Celebrate National
Pig Day with pig races
and everything bacon.
Bring a potluck dish
that includes bacon or
pork – even dessert! Please
RSVP to 303-450-8801 by
March 1. Oink oink.
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