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11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233 • 303-451-8326 • www.northglenn.org • Issue 192 • Dec. 2013
Northglenn City Council
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n SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR
GREEN WASTE CENTER: Over
winter the facility’s hours change.
Page 3
n OPTIONS FOR DISPOSING
OF CHRISTMAS TREES: From
Dec. 26 through Jan. 6, the city
will have three drop-off locations
available. Page 3
n WREATH SALE BENEFIT FOR
UTILITY AID PROGRAM:
Purchasing from a wide array of
holiday decorations will benefit
the Northglenn Community
Foundation’s Utility Assistance
Program. Page 4
City Council met for the first time since the Nov. 5 election on Nov. 14. Re-elected and newly-elected members of council were
sworn in. From left to right in the front row are Gene Wieneke, Ward IV; Mayor Joyce Downing; Mayor Pro Tem Carol Dodge, Ward
I and Kim Snetzinger, Ward IV. In the back row are Leslie Carrico, Ward II; Joe Brown, Ward II; Kyle Mullica, Ward III; Wayne
Dodge, Ward I; and Marci Whitman, Ward III. The only new member is Mullica, who won the election to replace term-limited
Susan Clyne. For more information about the new council, turn to Page 2.
I-25 Construction Underway
n Repaving and
Reconfiguring Will
Take Almost Two Years
The HOV/Express Lanes that serve
Interstate 25 from downtown Denver to
U.S. 36 are being extended to 120th
Avenue. These supplemental lanes are
free for high occupancy vehicles and act
as toll lanes for vehicles with one occupant. Residents of Northglenn will not
only see an improved commute, but they
will also benefit from new sound barriers along I-25.
The Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) began the work
in October with a projected completion
date of fall 2015. The total cost of the
project is $42 million. Northglenn is
contributing $550,000 of that total over
three years with the remainder paid for
by a federal TIGER grant and contributions from CDOT, Adams County,
Thornton, Broomfield, Federal Heights,
Weld County and Westminster.
8 On the Web:
One of the most important aspects of
the project for Northglenn are the sound
barriers. These are the fences and walls
that line the I-25 corridor. The walls
muffle the highway sounds for residents
living in communities next to I-25 and
keep the highway out of sight.
Northglenn’s existing sound barriers will
be rehabilitated and two new sound barriers will be added, one on the west side
of the highway at 112th Avenue and one
on the east side, behind the Northglenn
Recreation Center. Construction on
these walls will begin in the early part of
2014.
Adding the HOV/Express Lanes will
not require expanding I-25. CDOT
plans on adding the lanes in the existing
area of I-25. The highway will be
repaved, concrete barriers will be
moved, and lane markings will be reconfigured. This approach allows for a more
economical approach to adding capacity
to the crowded highway.
As this project spans the next two
years, lane closures and delays can be
expected along I-25. Presently, construc-
tion is scheduled to take place Monday
through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Intermittent night work is also expected.
CDOT ensures that three lanes will be
maintained at all times during construction. The speed limit will remain at 55
miles per hour, aside from a phase in
summer 2014 where it will be reduced to
45 miles per hour.
For more information, CDOT has
established a public information hotline
at 303-539-6966. You may also e-mail
i25lanes@publicinfoteam.com.
What Is TIGER?
TIGER stands for Transportation
Investment Generating Economic
Recovery. It is a federal supplementary grant program funded
by the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009. The I25 project is one of 47 transportation projects awarded in 34
states and the District of
Columbia.
Go to www.coloradodot.info/projects/I25NorthExpressLanes for continuing updates.
No Trash Pickup Christmas, New Year’s Day
Trash will not be
picked up Christmas
Day, Wednesday, Dec.
25, or New Year's Day,
Wednesday, Jan. 1.
If your trash is normally
picked up on Wednesdays,
it will instead be collected
on Thursday, Dec. 26, and
Thursday, Jan. 2.
Residents who will have
their trash picked up on
either Dec. 26 or Jan. 2 are
urged to have their poly-
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Named People’s
Choice Award
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carts out on the curb no
later than 7 a.m. City crews
will be covering twice as
many routes as normal
those days, so residents can
expect to see their trash
picked up at a different
time than usual.
Trash pickup on Monday,
Tuesday and Friday of
those weeks will not be
affected by the holidays.
For more information,
please call 303-450-4004
between 7 a.m. and 3:30
p.m. weekdays.
50 Years of the
Garland Center
Remembered
Page 5
n SCHOLARSHIP FOR NHS
STUDENTS: SAFEbuilt is offering
a $1,000 scholarship to a
Northglenn High School STEM
senior. Page 6
n RECREATION REGISTRATION
STARTS SOON: Registration for
January through April recreation
activities and classes begins in
mid-December. Page 6
n WINTER BREAK ESCAPES
FOR PRETEENS: Youth in fourth
through eighth grades can take
trips to Boondocks, the movies
and more. Page 7
n PLEASE KEEP SIDEWALKS
CLEARED OF SNOW: Residents
are reminded to clear snow and
ice from their sidewalks to keep
them safe. Page 8
CLOSURES
City Hall
City Hall will close at noon on
Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec.
24 and New Year’s Eve,
Tuesday, Dec. 31. It will be
closed all day on Christmas
Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25 and
New Year’s Day, Wednesday,
Jan. 1.
Northglenn Senior Center
The Northglenn Senior Center
will be closed Dec. 24 through
26, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
Northglenn Recreation Center
The Northglenn Recreation
Center will be closed on Dec.
25 and Jan. 1. The recreation
center will close at 1 p.m. on
Dec. 24 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 31.
Count the Lights
Page 4
2
Local Legislative Recap
Oct. 28, 2013
Resolutions
Municipal Charges
Certified to County
CR-91 – Council unanimously certified 40 administrative citation liens to
the Adams County Treasurer. This
process means that delinquent charges
for residents who have not paid their
code violation fines will be collected as
special assessments.
Nuisance Abatement
Charges Certified to
Adams County
CR-92 – Council unanimously certified 19 nuisance abatement liens to the
Adams County Treasurer. This process
means that delinquent charges for residents who have not paid expenses related to fixing code violations will be collected as special assessments.
Water and Sewer Charges
Certified to County
CR-93 – Council unanimously certified 23 utility liens to the Adams County
Treasurer. This process means that delinquent charges for those residents who
have not paid their water and sewer bills
will be collected as special assessments.
Hervey, Lynch Appointed
to Youth Commission
CR-99 & CR-100 – Council unanimously appointed Mackenzie Hervey
and Brendan Lynch to the Board of
Directors of the Northglenn Youth
Commission. Their terms started Oct.
28, 2013, and will end Oct. 28, 2014.
Reappointments to City
Youth Commission
Summer Concert Series
Liquor Fees Waived
CR-101 & CR-102 – Council unanimously reappointed Tyler Dodge and
Connor Mercer to the Board of
Directors of the Northglenn Youth
Commission. Their new terms will start
in November 2013 and end in November
2014.
CR-106 – Council unanimously
waived the special event permit liquor
license fees for the Northglenn Arts &
Humanities Foundation for their summer concert series. The waiver is contingent upon approval by the Liquor
Licensing Authority.
Parks and Recreation Fee
Schedule Set
CR-103 – Council unanimously
approved the 2014 user fee schedule for
the Parks, Recreation & Cultural
Services Department. The Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved the schedule at their regular
meeting on Oct. 16.
City, Thornton Continue
Joint Victim Program
CR-104 – Council unanimously
approved
an
Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) between the cities of
Thornton and Northglenn for a shared
victim services program. Northglenn
pays $87,563.10 as part of the agreement.
Thornton pays roughly $200,000 of the
program’s budget.
Auditor Changed
CR-105 – Council unanimously
approved a resolution that changes the
auditing firm for the city from Johnson
& Associates to Hamblin & Associates,
LLC. Johnson & Associates restructured
its practice and Hamblin & Associates,
LLC agreed to take on their former
clients.
New Council Sworn In
n Tax Extension Passed; Will Go To
Water Supply Enhancement, Increase
On Nov. 14, newly-elected
and re-elected members of City
Council were sworn in to their
positions.
According to the results of
the Nov. 5 General Election,
the Adams County Clerk &
Recorder reported that Mayor
Joyce Downing, Ward I
Councilmember Carol Dodge,
Ward II Councilmember Joe
Brown and Ward IV Councilmember Kim Snetzinger were
re-elected.
Kyle Mullica was elected as
the new councilmember from
Ward III. He replaces
Councilmember Susan Clyne,
who was term limited.
Their terms run until 2017.
They join other councilmem-
Mayor
bers Wayne Dodge, Leslie
Carrico, Marci Whitman and
Gene Wieneke.
At the meeting, council elected Carol Dodge as Mayor Pro
Tem. They also made appointments for the various boards,
commissions, committees and
organizations, where they will
represent the interests of the city
and its residents. See the complete list of appointments in the
box to the right.
Residents also approved ballot question 2J, which extends
an existing half-percent sales
tax to Dec. 31, 2025. It was previously set to expire on Dec. 31,
2015. These funds will be used
to enhance or increase the city’s
water supply.
Ward I
Carol Dodge
Wayne Dodge
mayor@
northglenn.org
cdodge@northglenn.org
wdodge@
northglenn.org
303-601-3633
mayor pro tem
No Ban on Pet Retail Sale
CB-1813 – Council voted 4-4, and
therefore did not approve, an ordinance
that would have made it unlawful for any
pet store to display or sell a pet in the city.
This prohibition would not have applied
to animal shelters or animal rescues
licensed by the state that are using the
premises of a pet store. Any pet store
currently operating would not have had
to comply.
Ordinances: 1st Reading
Floodplain Ordinance
Change Considered
CB-1814 – Council unanimously gave
initial approval to amend the current
flood hazard ordinance to comply with
new state and federal regulations. This
ordinance regulates buildings within
flood plains in the city.
Nov. 14, 2013
Appointments Made
CR-107 through 127 – Council unanimously approved appointments to various boards and commissions and named
Carol Dodge as Mayor Pro Tem. See
story and box below for more details.
303-457-9872
Resolutions
Measure
CR-91
CR-92
CR-93
CR-99
CR-100
CR-101
CR-102
CR-103
CR-104
CR-105
CR-106
Result
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Vote
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Unanimous
Ordinances: 2nd Reading
Measure Result Vote
CB-1813 Failed Yes: Snetzinger,
C. Dodge, W.
Dodge, Carrico
No: Downing,
Brown, Whitman,
Wieneke
Ordinances: 1st Reading
Measure Result Vote
CB-1814 Passed Unanimous
Nov. 14, 2013
Resolutions
Measure Result Vote
CR-107 - Passed Unanimous
CR-127
– Local Legislative Recap by
Jason Rogers, Public
Communications Manager
City Council Appointments
• North Area Transportation Alliance
Representative – Downing
Council made the following appointments to various boards and commissions • North Metro Fire Rescue District Board
Liaison – Carrico
through CR-107 to 127 during their Nov.
14 meeting:
• Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation
Liaison – C. Dodge
• Mayor Pro Tem – C. Dodge
• Adams 12 Five Star School Board Liaison • Northglenn Senior Organization Liaison –
C. Dodge
– Carrico
• Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority
• Business Relations Coordinators –
Appointment – W. Dodge
W. Dodge & Whitman
•
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Ex• Colorado Municipal League (CML)
Officio
Member – Snetzinger
Representative – C. Dodge
• Parliamentarian Appointment – Wieneke
• CML Representative Alternate – Mullica
• Denver Regional Council of Governments • Performance Appraisal Committee
Appointments – Downing, Brown, Wieneke
(DRCOG) Representative – Downing
• Planning Commission Ex-Officio Member
• DRCOG Representative Alternate – C.
– Whitman
Dodge
•
Rangeview Library District Board Liaison –
• Finance Committee – Downing, Brown
Mullica
and Wieneke
• Rocky Flats Stewardship Council
• Historic Preservation Committee ExRepresentative – Downing
Officio Member – Brown
• Youth Commission Ex-Officio Member – C.
• Metro North Chamber of Commerce
Dodge
Liaison – W. Dodge
• Metro North Chamber of Commerce
Business & Government Affairs
Committee – Snetzinger
Meet Your Mayor and City Councilmembers
Joyce Downing
303-457-3542
Ordinances: 2nd Reading
Council Scorecard
Oct. 28, 2013
Ward II
Ward III
Joe Brown
Leslie Carrico
Marci Whitman
Kyle Mullica
joebrown@
northglenn.org
lcarrico@
northglenn.org
mwhitman@
northglenn.org
kmullica@
northglenn.org
720-260-0208
303-451-5046
303-521-0201
303-847-2225
Ward IV
Gene Wieneke Kim Snetzinger
303-457-0858
gwieneke@
northglenn.org
303-913-7195
ksnetzinger@
northglenn.org
The city provides residents with multiple
options for disposing of
Christmas trees after the
holidays.
Residents may recycle
Christmas trees at the
Green Waste Recycling
Center, 12301 Claude
Court. It is open every
Friday from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. The center will also
be open Saturday, Jan. 4,
Saturday, Feb. 1, and
Saturday, March 1, from 8
a.m. to 3 p.m.
The city will also have
three drop-off locations
for Christmas trees where
residents can leave them
anytime between Dec. 26
and Jan. 6:
• Northwest Open
Space, by the Water
Treatment Plant, West
112th Avenue and Ranch
Drive
• Jaycee Park, Leroy
Drive and Irma Drive
• Maintenance &
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 &
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.
n Recycling Facility
Open Every Friday,
First Saturday of Month
Figures are through the end of September
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 October of a year ago. To report a crime, call 911.
– 2013 Annual Budget
– 2013 Actual Year to Date
20
12
15
9
10
6
$20M
35
30
25
$15M
20
$10M
15
10
9
13
19
31
13
18
36
23
11
17
13
12
9
13
6
13
13
15
8
8
11
3
5
Total Revenue Components
$13,456,221
15
$19,220,275
25
$5M
5
0
Oct12 May Jun
Jul
Aug Sep Oct13
0
Oct12 May Jun
Jul Aug Sep Oct13
0
General Fund Expenditures
Year to Date is 69.5% of the
2013 Annual Budget
– 2012 Actual Year to Date
Motor Vehicle Theft
$14,894,396
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Jason Rogers at 303-450-8713 or
jrogers@northglenn.org.
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Sept. 2013 General Fund Financial Report
City of Northglenn Oct. 2013 Crime Statistics
Burglary
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From December through March, the
Green Waste Recycling Center (GWRC)
is open on the first Saturday of the
month and every Friday.
Located at the Maintenance &
Operations (M&O) Facility, 12301
Claude Court, the GWRC operates from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays and 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
From April through November, the
center will go back to being open every
Saturday.
Residents are encouraged to bring
green waste such as grass clippings,
leaves, trimmings and branches to the
center so that it can be turned into
mulch rather than go into a landfill.
Sod or dirt is no longer accepted at the
GWRC. Residents should call 303-4504004 for disposal options.
Please DO NOT put green waste in
your recycling polycart (with the blue
lid). The process for recycling items like
$13,762,387
Wards of Northglenn
paper, glass and aluminum is completely
separate from green waste. Also, green
waste placed next to trash polycarts for
disposal will not be collected.
Only Northglenn residents may drop
off green waste at the center – no commercial companies. Please bring proof of
residency such as a driver's license or
current utility bill.
However, anyone – including commercial companies – is invited to collect
some of the mulch that is available at the
center. The city uses this mulch at parks
and recreation areas. Free mulch is also
available on the north side of Northwest
Open Space, Ranch Drive and 112th
Avenue.
Please note that patrons must haul
away the mulch themselves. Shovels or
any other tools are not available for use
from the city. However, at the M&O
Facility the city will load mulch into
pickups or trailers if a liability waiver is
signed. If you are bringing a trailer, it can
only have a single axel.
If you have questions about the Green
Waste Recycling Center, please call 303450-4004 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays.
$10,249,607
$9,522,675
If you have a question about
what ward you live in, call the City
Clerk’s Office at 303-450-8756.
Theft from Motor Vehicle
However, no part of the
tree may extend out
beyond the polycart lid.
Christmas trees placed
at the curb will NOT be
picked up.
Call
303-450-4004
between 7 a.m. and 3:30
p.m. weekdays for questions.
Seasonal Schedule Change
for Green Waste Center
City Wards
III II
112th Ave.
IV
I
Operations Facility parking lot, 12301 Claude
Court
Please remove any tinsel or decorations from
the tree before dropping it
off.
Cutting up the tree and
putting it in a polycart is
an option as well.
$19,410,024
Audio/Video: If you missed
Jaycee Park
Leroy Dr. & Irma Dr.
InterLicenses User Charges Fines &
government & Permits
Forfeits
& Fees
$13,485,673
$13,005,756
council meetings are held at City
Council Chambers in City Hall,
11701 Community Center Drive.
Northwest Open Space
W. 112th Ave. & Ranch Dr.
$182,564
Location: Study sessions and
M&O Facility
12301 Claude Court
$95,792
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.
Christmas Tree Drop Off Spots
$134,000
6 p.m. Mon., Jan. 6
$1,029,173
$736,881
Study Sessions:
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 ....................................911
Police Records ......303-450-8892
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
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
$929,260
7 p.m. Mon., Dec. 9 & 16
Numbers to Know
$1,623,403
$1,475,558
Council Meetings:
120th Ave.
3
Drop Off Locations
For Christmas Trees
Council Study
Sessions & Meetings
Other
General Fund
Revenues Expenditures
4
Holidays
News Briefs
n HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE
AT CITY FACILITIES: The city will
be holding a donation drive through
Dec. 20. People can donate food,
bicycles and warm clothing. The
items will be given to local residents
who need help this holiday season.
Polycarts will be set up at City Hall,
11701 Community Center Drive, the
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive, and the
Maintenance & Operations Building,
12301 Claude Court.
For more information, please contact Jenni Murphy at 303-450-8904 or
jmurphy@northglenn.org.
n STILL TIME TO PARTICIPATE
IN CHRISTMAS CRUSADE: The
Police Department is partnering with
KYGO for the annual Christmas
Crusade for Children. Through Dec.
12, the public is encouraged to drop
off unwrapped gifts appropriate for
youth from birth to 17 at the police
station in City Hall. (Please – no
food or toy guns.) These gifts will be
given away the weekend of Dec. 21 to
area children whose parents are having financial or legal difficulties. For
more information, contact Officer
Jim Gardner at 303-450-8851 or
Officer Paul Skattum at 303-4508893.
How Many Lights on Fire Truck?
n Kids With
Closest Guesses
Win Prizes
The 7th Annual Count the
Lights Contest will be held at
the Northglenn Marketplace
at 104th Avenue and
Interstate 25 through noon
on Dec. 21.
Bring your family to this
Northglenn holiday tradition.
Our antique fire truck is
decorated with numerous
twinkling, blinking, and
shimmering lights. How
many lights? That’s a closely
guarded secret.
Children 18 and younger
get to try and guess the number. If they get close they can
win valuable prizes.
The fire truck is located in
Northglenn’s antique fire truck is decorated with Christmas lights and placed on the northeast
side of the Northglenn Marketplace, near Cinzzetti’s and Lowe’s.
between Cinzzetti’s and
Lowe’s, with entry boxes in
various local Northglenn
businesses.
More than $2,000 in cash
prizes will be awarded as well
receiving donated bicycles from generous members of the community,
the city is just about ready to donate
them to underprivileged families in
Northglenn. But first, the bikes need
a final cleaning and check-up.
Volunteers are invited to come help
from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sat., Dec. 14, at
the Maintenance & Operations
Facility, 12301 Claude Court.
Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, please contact Jenni Murphy at 303-450-8904 or
jmurphy@northglenn.org.
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Can you shovel snow for
the elderly or disabled
of Northglenn?
If you are interested,
contact Jenni Murphy
at 303-450-8904 or
jmurphy@northglenn.org.
Toys, O’Meara Ford, Gunther
Toody’s Diner, Cinzzetti’s,
Boondocks Fun Center,
Adjustments For Life, Atlanta
Bread Company and Lowe’s.
Christmas Trees Can
Pose a Fire Hazard
By Sara Farris
North Metro Fire Rescue District
n VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO
CLEAN BIKES: After a year of
as gift certificates to
Northglenn businesses.
Event sponsors include Al’s
Formal Wear, Woodley’s Fine
Furniture, America’s Best
Contacts & Eyeglasses, Car
As the holiday season swings
into full gear this December, the
North Metro Fire Rescue District
(NMFRD) wants to remind residents about the importance of
keeping their Christmas tree
watered. Even a small fire that
spreads to a dry Christmas tree
can grow large very quickly.
According to the National Fire
Protection Association, fire
departments respond to an average of 230 structure fires caused by
Christmas trees each year. Onethird of Christmas tree fires are
caused by electrical problems,
while one in five tree-related fires
are caused by a heat source (i.e.
heater, fireplace and radiator)
being too close to the tree.
NMFRD wants to point out the
following safety tips when picking
a Christmas tree:
Christmas Tree Safety Tips
Picking the tree
• If you have an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled, certified,
or identified by the manufacturer as fire retardant.
• If you are going to use a real tree, choose a tree with fresh,
green needles that do not fall off when touched.
• Needles should be hard to pull off branches.
• Branches should bend, not break.
• The trunk base should be sticky with resin.
• Starting with a fresh tree and keeping it watered is key in
lowering your fire risk.
Placing and preserving the tree
• Buy a tree stand that holds at least one gallon of water.
• Before placing the tree in the stand, cut one to two inches
off the trunk base to help it absorb water.
• Don’t bring the tree inside until you are ready to decorate.
• Make sure the tree is at least 3 feet away from any heat
source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, vents or lights.
• Check the water level EVERY day.
• If there’s browning, dropping needles, etc., it’s time to get
rid of your tree.
Lighting the tree
• Make sure the lights you use are intended for indoor use.
• Replace any string of lights that have worn or broken cords
or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three
strands of mini string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for
screw-in bulbs. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for
number of LED strands to connect.
• Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home
or going to bed.
Source: National Fire Protection Association
A Three Cedars Wreath is one of the many items
available on the Lynch Creek Farm Web site.
Wreath Sale Aids
Utility Program
The Northglenn Community Foundation
(NCF), in partnership with Lynch Creek Farm, is
offering beautiful holiday wreaths, centerpieces
and sprays for delivery to you, your loved ones,
customers and friends.
For every item purchased, Lynch Creek Farm
will donate 20 percent of the proceeds to the NCF
to help fund the Utility Assistance Program,
which aids residents who need financial assistance with their city utility bill.
These beautiful holiday items are reasonably
priced, made to order and can be shipped to any
of the 48 contiguous United States. Prices include
standard shipping, which takes five to seven days
for delivery. Gifts can be ordered through Dec. 18.
Show your community support by purchasing
one for your home, storefront or as a gift to others.
Businesses that would like to help can order
online or have an account representative assigned
to their business.
Make your holiday giving easier, while knowing that you are helping families in need.
For more information prior to ordering, please
contact Councilmember Leslie Carrico at lcarrico
@northglenn.org or 303-451-5046.
Ordering
To order, go to www.northglenncf.org.
Click on the picture of the wreath at the
bottom of the page and begin shopping
on the Lynch Creek Farm Web site.
Order forms are also available in the
City Hall lobby, 11701 Community
Center Drive, the Northglenn Senior
Center, 11801 Community Center Drive,
or Supper Solutions, 2145 E. 120th Ave.
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Business
Ribbon Cuttings
Quirky Homebrew
Supply Shop
Garland Center Remembered
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By Jason Rogers
Public Communications Manager
Quirky Homebrew Supply Shop, located at 425 W.
115th Ave., Unit No. 6, held its ribbon cutting on
Nov. 1. The store sells equipment and supplies to
make beer, wine, soda and cheese. They specialize
in carrying a wide variety of grains for all beer
recipes. Hours of operation are Monday through
Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday
from noon to 4 p.m. Call 303-457-3555 or visit
www.quirkyhomebrew.com for more information.
R&M Liquors
R&M Liquors, located at 11926 Washington St.,
celebrated new ownership with a ribbon cutting
on Nov. 4. Hours of operation are Monday
through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to midnight
and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
EZ Pawn
The Garland Center was
announced in the Denver Post on
Aug. 7, 1960.
The paper talked about the
five-acre shopping center costing
an estimated $500,000 to build
half a century ago. The same article outlined plans for another 60acre retail center at 104th Avenue.
That project would eventually
become the Northglenn Mall.
The Garland Center opened at
the corner of Washington Street
and Garland Drive with a 15,000square-foot Safeway and a
10,000-square-foot Duckwall‘s
variety store.
Over the years businesses came
and went. Northglenn grew from
a planned community of 1,000
homes into a municipality of
35,000 residents. The stores
changed. Tug’s Bar and Grill
opened and became a bit of a
Northglenn landmark.
Northglenn grew up around
the Garland Center. Many residents have fond memories of
In the November Connection the following
ommission was made: 2013 Northglenn Business
Appreciation Breakfast
Outstanding Mid-Size Business
Honorable Mention ..........AMF Northglenn Lanes
Honorable Mention..........................smashburger
Winner........Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
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going shopping with their parents
at the Safeway or buying penny
candy at the Duckwall’s store.
Residents have organized
Facebook pages to share their
memories of the center. They talk
and reminisce about summer
jobs at the Purity Creamery and
getting ice cream at Dairy Queen.
Little by little the property
began to decline. Storefronts were
left empty. The Safeway gave way
to the Bingo Barn. The
Duckwall’s store closed. By 2012,
there were only five businesses
left in the once bustling center.
The Northglenn Urban
Renewal Authority (NURA)
completed purchasing the property in 2012. Later that year the
land was sold to Wal-Mart
Stores Inc. for the future site of a
Walmart Neighborhood Market.
In order to preserve the history
of the Garland Center, the iconic
sign that stood on Washington
Street for half a century was
removed by the city. It is currently in storage waiting for a proper
place for display.
The Garland Center itself was
demolished over several weeks in
October. The new Walmart grocery store should be open in late
2014.
Shop Northglenn This Season
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This holiday season
give back to the community when you give gifts
to your loved ones.
Make an effort to shop
northglenn
Northglenn.
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Northglenn’s fantastic
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EZ Pawn, located at 560 Malley Drive in the
Malley Heights Shopping Center, held its ribbon
cutting on Nov. 16 after moving from the Garland
Center. The pawnbroker buys, resells and lends
money on property. Their store carries a wide
range of jewelry, electronics and tools. Hours of
operation are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more
information, call 303-457-3705 or visit
www.ezpawn.com.
After more than 50 years of serving as a commercial anchor for
Northglenn, the Garland Center was torn down earlier this fall.
munity.
Shopping local also means that the sales tax
money collected helps fund the city’s various services like the Police Department, street repair, and
parks. You have a choice where to shop, so make a
choice that makes a real difference in the community.
Northglenn has a variety of businesses that offer
a wide range of goods and services. You can find
something for everyone on your holiday list. A
directory of Northglenn’s businesses can be found at
www.shopnorthglenn.org.
Remember to shop Northglenn first this holiday
season and throughout the year.
Go to www.shopnorthglenn.org for a list of all the city’s businesses.
2013 Northglenn Business Appreciation Award Winners
Albertsons: Outstanding Large Business of the Year
approximately 150 dinners
to those in need during the
holidays.
Albertsons has been
located at 120th Avenue
and Washington Street for
13 years. They employ 75
people and serve over 1,200
customers each week.
What separates
Albertsons from the competition is their quality merchandise, customer service
and excellent employees.
They also provide some
unique services, such as an
in-house butcher block.
The store is committed
Albertsons proudly supports a Community Partner
Program, where one percent
of customer sales go back
to participating nonprofit
programs.
to being a strong community partner. They regularly
contribute to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary
food bank and provide
Go to www.northglenn.org/ed for more information about economic development in Northglenn.
For more information on
the Community Partner
Program in Northglenn,
please contact Store
Manager Brady Case at 303450-2462.
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City News
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large wooden paddles. Beginners are
encouraged to stop by.
News Briefs
n SAFEBUILT OFFERING $1,000
SCHOLARSHIP TO NHS SENIOR:
For the last 4 years, SAFEbuilt has
provided building department services for the city of Northglenn, making
sure construction projects are completed to proper safety standards.
SAFEbuilt is pleased to announce
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Northglenn Scholarship. In order to
demonstrate their continued commitment to Northglenn and its residents, a one-time $1,000 scholarship
will be awarded to a senior from
Northglenn High School STEM.
Students must be accepted to an
accredited institution, submit an
application and write an essay of at
least 500 words explaining why they
should receive the scholarship.
Applications are available at
www.northglenn.org/scholarship.
Please contact school counselor
Lainie Thomas at 720-972-4628 for
more information. They are due to
the Northglenn High School STEM
Counseling Office no later than 3:30
p.m. on March 15, 2014.
n LIFEGUARD CLASS IN LATE
DECEMBER: The city is hosting the
American Life Guard Training
Course. The class runs Thursday,
Dec. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 29,
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive.
To be eligible, you must be at least
15 years old, meet certain swimming
requirements and have Internet
access, as a portion of the class is
online. Successful participants will be
certified in lifeguarding, first aid,
CPR and AED for two years.
Attendance at each class is mandatory for certification.
Registration deadline is Dec. 13.
Cost is $125 for residents, $140 for
non-residents.
For more information, call 303450-8800 or go to www.northglenn
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“e Shaman” Named
People’s Choice Winner
By Michael Stricker
Cultural Programs Supervisor and Northglenn Arts & Humanities Director
The Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation (NAHF) announced
that Arizona artist Pokey Park is the recipient of the 2013/2014 People’s
Choice Award for her bronze sculpture, The Shaman.
The award is part of Northglenn’s Art on Parade program. The program
features on-loan, outdoor sculpture exhibited at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial
Park for one year. The public votes for their favorite, and NAHF works
toward purchasing the piece for permanent display in the City of
Northglenn. NAHF has already secured funding for the piece from the
Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
“The Shaman” is bronze, 3.3 feet high, and will be purchased for $8,000.
Park explains that Shamans are spiritual beings with the ability to heal by
curing a person or mending a situation.
"My inspiration stems from mythical and cultural symbols spanning both
time and people,” she said.
For more information about Park, visit www.pokeypark.com.
The piece will remain on display in E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park through
May 2014, at which time six new sculptures on loan will be installed. The
permanent location for “The Shaman” will be announced in the summer of
2014. For more information about Art on Parade or NAHF, call Michael
Stricker at 303-450-8727.
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“The Shaman” is currently located at E.B. Rains
Jr. Memorial Park, across from City Hall, 11701
Community Center Drive. The sculpture will be
permanently placed within the city, although the
exact spot has not been determined yet.
What is That?: Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that provides
funding for quality youth theatre, public art and other cultural endeavors in our community.
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Go to www.northglenn.org/art to see past winners of the People’s Choice Award.
Registration for Winter Recreation Classes and Activities is Almost Here!
Registration Dates
Resident Start
Non-Resident Start
Online : northglenn.org
/recxpress
Online Registration
Midnight, Tues. Dec. 10
Midnight, Fri. Dec. 13
Phone: 303-450-8800
Walk-In Registration
8 a.m. Tues., Dec. 10
8 a.m. Fri., Dec. 13
Phone Registration
8 a.m. Wed., Dec. 11
8 a.m. Sat., Dec. 14
Walk-In: Northglenn
Recreation Center,
11801 Community
Center Drive
Information about classes and activities for January to April 2014 is available in the
city’s recreation guide or at www.northglenn.org/recxpress. The rec guide is located
at the Northglenn Recreation Center, City Hall or at www.northglenn.org/recguide.
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Upcoming Community Events
Noel Northglenn
Washington Street
Underpass & “Bee My
Honey” Dedication
5:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 6,
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves for a
fun evening when Santa comes to town to
turn on the city’s holiday lights.
The lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30
p.m. with a spectacular light show. Following
the ceremony, there will be an indoor fair
from 5:50 to 8:30 p.m. with activities for children, refreshments and free pictures with
Santa after he arrives. The Northglenn
Community Foundation will sell slices of
pizza as a fundraiser for the Utility
Assistance Program.
Before the event, the Northglenn Senior
Organization will have its annual bake sale
starting at 1 p.m.
At 7 p.m. the Denver Municipal Band and
Northland Chorale will perform holiday
favorites.
The event is sponsored by the Northglenn
Community Foundation, Northglenn Arts
& Humanities Foundation, Scientific and
Cultural Facilities District, ATA Karate for
Kids and A TBU Massage.
Also, the city will be collecting canned
goods, new toys, and gently used clothing for
those who need it in our community.
Call 303-450-8800 for more information.
Winter Break Escapes are excursions for
fourth through eighth graders that occur
over the Adams 12 winter break.
Trips leave at 9 a.m. from the Northglenn
Recreation Center and return at 4 p.m.
Fee includes supervision, admission,
transportation, a light snack and lunch.
Cost for a single trip is $30 for residents,
$33 for non-residents.
Big Time Fun Trampoline &
Swimming
Thurs., Dec. 26 & Jan. 2
Spend the morning at Big Time Fun
Trampoline Fun Center before swimming
at the recreation center pool.
Olde Fashioned
Christmas
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 7, and 124 p.m. Sun., Dec. 8, Stonehocker
Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway
The community is invited to the historic
farmhouse to visit and take pictures with
Santa Claus. Christmas music will be played
on an antique piano and the Northland
Chorale and One Way Bound will make special appearances. Also, youth attending the
event will receive a free book from
Northglenn Build a Generation. Baked
goods will be available for sale. Contact
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, Dec. 11, from 5 to
8 p.m., a percentage of all net sales
will go to CPAAAN.
These funds will support the city’s
Citizen’s Police Academy and the
Police Department.
Senior
Center
Events
These events occur at the
Northglenn Senior Center,
11801 Community Center
Drive, unless noted. They are
for people ages 55 and older.
Call 303-450-8801 for more
information.
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2 p.m. Tues., Dec. 10,
Washington Street just north of
Washington Way
RECXPRESS CODE: DEC. 26 - 17168;
JAN. 2 - 17171
Mayor Joyce Downing at 720-232-4402 or
nhpf1999@aol.com for more information.
Coffee with the Mayor
8:30 a.m. Mon., Dec. 9, Atlanta
Bread in the Northglenn Marketplace
Coffee with the Mayor is a chance to talk
with Mayor Joyce Downing and learn about
new developments in the city. Community
Outreach Coordinator Jenni Murphy will
discuss volunteer opportunities with the city.
Call 303-450-8930 for more information.
10 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 12, D.L.
Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community
Center Drive
The award-winning “poet of motion” Peter
Davison brings together juggling, dance,
physical theatre, music and humor for a
show unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Recommended for pre-kindergarten youth
and older. Cost is $3.75 per person. Call 303450-8800 for tickets.
1 p.m. Tues., Dec. 17
In this novel by Maeve Binchy,
when Chicky Starr decides to
take an old, decaying mansion set high on the cliffs of
Ireland and turn it into a
restful place for a holiday by the sea,
everyone thinks she is crazy.
White Elephant Bingo
10 a.m., Fri., Dec. 27
As part of the Festive Friday Series, wrap
Fri., Dec. 27 & Jan. 3
Enjoy the indoor games at Boondocks in
the morning before checking out a PG or
PG-13 movie in the afternoon.
RECXPRESS CODE: DEC. 27 - 17169;
JAN. 3 - 17172
X-Arena & Swimming
Mon., Dec. 30
Enjoy a variety of physical games and
challenges at X-Arena, then swim at
the rec center in the afternoon.
RECXPRESS CODE: 17170
To register, call 303-450-8800 or go to
www.northglenn.org/recxpress.
RAP: Snow Tubing
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14, meet at
the Northglenn Recreation Center,
11801 Community Center Drive
Youth ages 11 to 18 are invited to have a
blast mountain tubing with other area teens
as part of the Recreational Alternative
Programming (RAP) series. Tube in Winter
Park and then stop for lunch at Beau Jo’s
Pizza. Lunch is included, but participants
should bring a snack. Dress warm. Register
by Dec. 7. Cost is $40 for residents, $45 for
non-residents. Call 303-450-8800 or go to
www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
RECXPRESS CODE: 17148
Up in the Air
with Peter Davison
Senior Book Club:
“A Week in Winter”
Boondocks & A Movie
The city will celebrate two events at
once, with the ribbon cutting for the
Washington Street Underpass &
Grange Hall Creek Drainage
Improvement Project and the dedication of 2012/2013 Art on Parade
winner Bee My Honey.
With the underpass project, people on the Greenway Trail can now
continue their trip right under
Washington Street.
It also provides improved flood
control and stormwater quality
enhancements, as well as channel
stability and erosion control for
Grange Hall Creek.
Created by Colorado artist Collete
Pitcher, Bee My Honey is a 6-foothigh bronze sculpture that adds to
the city’s permanent sculpture collection. Pitcher will be present at the
ceremony.
For more information about the
underpass, contact Stormwater
Coordinator Pam Acre at 303-4508792 or pacre@northglenn.org.
For more about the city’s arts program, contact Cultural Programs
Supervisor Michael Stricker at 303450-8727 or mstricker@northglenn
.org.
The public is invited to attend.
Babysitting Class
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 21,
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive
This course teaches first-time babysitters
ages 11 to 13 everything they need to know
when responsible for young children. Skills
covered include CPR, first aid, growth and
development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing. The cost is $55 for residents, $60 for non-residents. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress
to register. RECXPRESS CODE: 17118
and bring your weird holiday
gifts, do-it-yourself projects
and upcycled crafts to give as
gifts in this fun White
Elephant-style bingo.
Shuffleboard
Tournament
10 a.m. Fri., Jan. 3
Think you have what it takes to be the
shuffleboard champion? Come find out
in this tournament as part of the Festive
Friday Series. If you don’t have a partner,
we will help you find one. Enjoy refreshments afterwards. Cost is free, but please
At Home Alone
& First Aid Class
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 28,
Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801
Community Center Drive
This workshop helps kids become ready to
be at home alone. Students learn how to stay
safe through interactive lessons, role play
and hands-on training. This class includes a
first aid section. Cost is $35 for residents, $38
for non-residents. Call 303-450-8800 or go
to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
RECXPRESS CODE: 17119
Help The
Senior Hub
by eating at
Cinzzetti’s
in the
Northglenn
Marketplace
every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to
2 p.m. or 5 to 9 p.m. Let your
server know you’re there to support the cause and 10 percent of
your food and drink will be donated to The Senior Hub.
RSVP at 303-450-8801 or at the senior
center.
Go to www.northglenn.org/calendar for a listing of all city-sponsored events, meetings and activities.
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Please Keep Sidewalks
Clear of Snow and Ice
By Tom Carlson
Neighborhood Service Officer
Patrol Officers Ernie Romero, Zachary Linn, and Adam Lewis show off their mid-November
beards.
Long Beard of the Law
n Police Department Raises Funds, Awareness for
Prostate, Testicular Cancer by Growing Out Facial Hair
By Renae Lehr
Crime Analyst
Has the face of the Police Department
looked a little different lately? It’s no wonder;
it’s No-Shave-November! This is a monthlong, no-shave event to raise awareness for
men’s health, specifically prostate and testicular cancer.
Thanks to the initial efforts of Northglenn
Police Officers Colby Dillon, Nathan Panek
and Justin Lauck, the department has been
collecting donations in November from busi-
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nesses, employees and community members
for the no-shave campaign. Their generosity
has helped the department reach over $3,500
in donations.
These funds will be presented to the
American Cancer Society on Dec. 2, when
the officers have their newly-grown facial
hair shaved off at Floyd’s Barbershop near
120th Avenue and Washington Street in
Northglenn. The Police Department doesn’t
normally allow officers to grow facial hair
beyond a mustache.
Go to www.cancer.org to aid the American Cancer Society.
As winter weather sets in, the city would like to remind residents
that ice and snow accumulation on sidewalks can create a danger to
pedestrians using our walkways.
Northglenn Municipal Ordinance 16-1-2 requires snow and ice to
be removed from public sidewalks within 48 hours after the stop of
snowfall.
To avoid hard-packed snow and ice, try to shovel sidewalks before
there is any foot or vehicle traffic. In the event that the removal of
hard packed snow or ice would cause damage to the sidewalk, it is
then necessary to apply salt or some type of abrasive material to
ensure the sidewalks are safe for travel.
Please keep in mind that salt or sand must be applied as frequently as necessary to maintain a safe walking surface for foot traffic.
If the sidewalks that abut a resident’s property are not made safe
for travel, the Neighborhood Services Division may issue a 24-hour
notice to remove the snow and ice. After that time period has
expired, any snow and ice that has not been cleared from the sidewalk may be removed by the city at the resident’s expense and/or a
citation served to the owner of the property.
Some tips to keep in mind:
• Shoveling multiple times during small accumulations is easier
than trying to move a lot of snow all at once.
• While shoveling, snow should be thrown into the yard, not into
the gutter or on the street.
• The gutter should also be cleared, as this allows the water to continue to flow as the melting starts.
When residents keep the sidewalks clear of snow and ice, it provides a safer environment for everyone. School children using the
walks going to and from school, elderly residents that use the walks
for exercise and disabled citizens are the most commonly injured in
falls on snow and ice-covered walks. Please do your part to keep our
neighborhoods safe for everyone.
For more information, please call the Neighborhood Services
Division at 303-280-7876.