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April 2006 City council approves rezoning for Littleton Village The 77-acre Littleton Village rezoning was approved by the Littleton City Council following a public hearing March 21. The rezoning to Planned Development Residential (PDR) and Planned Development Commercial (PDC) paves the way for a mixed-use development of up to 250,000square-feet of commercial, 900 residential units, and 17 acres of open space at the northeast corner of Dry Creek Road and Broadway. The council’s action follows a favorable recommendation by the Planning Commission following a public hearing February 27. The next step in the process will be the developer’s submission of a Preliminary Plat to city staff to determine technical design details. The Planning Commission will then vote on the Preliminary Plat. A Final Plat must then be approved by the city council, ensuring the project meets the requirements of the city’s subdivision regulations. Finally, a Site Development Plan must be submitted to the city staff for review. The proposed development will orient around a diagonal “Main Street” connecting the intersections of East Dry Creek Road and South Grant Street on the south, to South Broadway and West Fremont Avenue on the north. The 1,350-foot street, located at the highest elevation of the parcel, will feature retail, commercial and residential uses on the east side of the street and retail and commercial uses on the west side. Other amenities include: • Tree-lined boulevard parks • A four-acre park in the center of the site • A landscaped buffer of 100-150 feet from existing residences on the north boundary • A village plaza for public events • A 62-foot landscaped buffer from existing residences on the east boundary Littleton Village proposes numerous housing types to serve a broad range of family living needs. • A landscaped water feature at the corner of Broadway and Dry Creek • Public spaces preserving view corridors within the site • Underground utilities • Improvements to Dry Creek Road and Broadway • Sanitary sewer and storm drainage improvements • No single merchant larger than 88,000-square-feet The property was owned by Marathon Oil Company from 1955 to 2005. Marathon closed the facility in 2000 and transferred the petroleum research operations to Houston, Texas. The site was zoned Scientific and Technological Park District (STP), the only property in the city to ever carry this zoning designation. Eight buildings comprising 200,000square-feet were located there. In 2004, the city council and planning commission denied a rezoning request proposed by another developer who wished to What’s Inside Boards and commissions appointments . . . . . . . . . Record attendance at museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adventures in History application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . LFR hosts hockey fundraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Police Academy scheduled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer cleanup program taking calls in May . . . . Senior refund program returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 include a “big box” store on the sight. Subsequently, the Planning Commission held a series of study sessions to develop goals and objectives for the property. The result was a development objectives matrix and narrative report. Marathon Oil demolished the buildings on the property and cleaned up the site. On November 21, 2005, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment stated, “The envi- ronmental assessment submitted by the applicant and performed by qualified environmental professionals indicates that there is no evidence of contamination released into the environment present from the applicants operations on the property which exceeds applicable state standards or which poses an unacceptable risk to human health and the environment.” Christina and David Richardson purchased the property in 2005. The Richardson’s held several meetings with neighbors to get their input before presenting the proposal to the city. The applicants addressed all 31 recommendations in the Planning Commission matrix. Visit the Littleton Village website, www.littletonvillage.com or contact the Community Development Department at 303-7953748 for further information. City Council Workshop Report available The 2006 City Council Workshop Report can now be accessed at www.littletongov.org, or printed copies can be obtained at the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue. For additional information call 303-795-3720. PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Littleton, CO Permit No. 205 2255 West Berry Ave. Littleton, CO 80165 ECRWSS Postal Patron NEWS FROM LITTLETON CITY COUNCIL April 2006 • Page 2 City council makes appointments to boards and commissions The Littleton City Council made appointments March 7 for vacancies and reappointments to the city’s boards and commissions. The appointments are effective April 1, 2006. These citizen committees provide valuable input regarding the future direction of the community. Some meet on an as-needed basis, others meet monthly or bi-monthly. Following is a list of the appointments: Board of Adjustment • Thomas Arckey reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • Roger Smith, Jr. reappointed for a term expiring March, 2008 • Raymond Koernig, Jr. reappointed as Alternate 1 for a term expiring March, 2008 • Linda Rinehart appointed as Alternate 2 for a term expiring March, 2009 Building Board Of Appeals • Matthew Cashman reappointed for a term expiring March, 2008 • Dan Flynn reappointed as Alternate 1 for a term expiring March, 2009 • Charles Martinez appointed as Alternate 2 for a term expiring March, 2009 Business/Industry Affairs Advisory Committee • Deborah Baker reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • Dennis Hansen reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • Douglas Hauck reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 Election Commission • William Sarber reappointed for a term expiring March, 2010 Fine Arts Committee • Emilia Cassidy reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • Al Clerihue reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • Katherine McMurray reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • Nancy Jackson appointed for a term expiring March, 2009 Historical Preservation Board • Kevin Koernig reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • Steven Ekman appointed for a term expiring March, 2009 Housing Authority • James Taylor reappointed for a term expiring March, 2011 • Aaron Heumann appointed for a term expiring March, 2008 Library Board • Gretchen Trail reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • Tsegaye Hailu appointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • Yoonjoo Mager appointed for a term expiring March, 2007 Liquor Authority • Leslie Aznar reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • Justin Knight reappointed as Alternate 1 for a term expiring March, 2008 The Littleton City Council honored six outstanding young people February 21 who represent Littleton in the Metro Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards. Pictured, left to right, are: Julianne Tutrone, Options High School; Thao Vo, Options High School; Evan Wolfe, Options High School; Chrystina Jackson, Options High School; Morgan White, Newton Middle School and Patrick Cole, Heritage High School. Western Welcome Week relocates to historic Bemis House Museum Board • Kevin Burke appointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • William Parrish appointed for a term expiring March, 2009 Planning Commission • Brad Uhlig reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • Donald Knight appointed as Alternate 1 for a term expiring March, 2009 • Karinne Wiebold appointed as Alternate 2 for a term expiring March, 2009 Riverfront Authority • C. Dale Flowers reappointed for a term expiring March, 2011 Tree Committee • Julia Duggan reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • R.D. “Arch” Andrews appointed for a term expiring March, 2009 Victim Assistance Compensation Board • Pat Spindler reappointed for a term expiring March, 2009 • Frank Atwood appointed for a term expiring March, 2009 Western Welcome Week has new digs. As of February 21, one of Littleton’s most treasured traditions has moved its headquarters to the historic Bemis House, located at 5890 S. Bemis Street, adjacent to Sterne Park. Bemis House was the long-time home of Edwin A. Bemis, one of the most influential Littleton men of the 20th century. He is perhaps best known as the publisher of the Littleton Independent. He was also a photographer, owner of the town’s first book and camera shop, and helped establish Bemis Library, the Littleton Rotary Club and the Littleton Historical Society, which later became the Littleton Historical Museum. Ed Bemis’s photographs are included in the Littleton Historical Museum’s collection. The Bemis House is a oneand-a-half story vernacular frame home that was constructed in 1921. It has many of the original windows, including the large leaded glass window at the front of the house. Inside, the original floor plan, wood work, doors and fire place are intact. At Ed Bemis’s NEWS FROM SOUTH PLATTE PARK New river model installed at Carson Nature Center Boards and commissions vacancies remain The Littleton City Council invites residents to apply for vacancies on the city’s boards and commissions. Questions and application requests may be directed to Julie Bower, city clerk, at 303-795-3753. The application deadline is April 28, 2006. Following is a list of the boards with a vacancy: Liquor Licensing Authority This board considers applications relating to liquor and beer licenses. The board holds hearings regarding liquor code violations and possible suspension or revocation of liquor licenses. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Fine Arts Committee This committee assists the city in the selection and purchase of public arts. It also arranges periodic art shows, selects art and sculpture for the Littleton Center and reviews all art donations to the city. Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Tree Committee This committee assists the city arborist in the formulation of plans, rules and regulations pertaining to the comprehensive management of trees in the community. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. request, the house was deeded to the city after his death in 1978. In October, 2005, city council designated the Bemis House as a historic landmark and subsequently signed a long-term lease with Western Welcome Week (WWW) to use the house for its headquarters. For WWW, the house provides a much needed home for the organization. Cindy Hathaway, executive director of WWW said that it is “an opportunity to bring the community together to get involved in a project that will be a lasting treasure.” She said that 24 volunteers, board members and their families helped with the move. Hathaway said the organization is committed to maintain the architectural integrity of the house with the goal of making it an asset to the neighborhood, Sterne Park and the community. For more information on Edwin A. Bemis and Littleton’s history, visit the city’s website at www.littletongov.org/history/ genhist.asp The Carson Nature Center at South Platte Park now features an interactive display where visitors can manipulate a river flowing through sand to watch how it forms banks and curves, and see what happened in Littleton during the flood of 1965. The model is a stainless steel table 12 feet-long filled with plastic sand. It was installed in a former storage area that has been remodeled into public display space after the construction of the new classroom. The river has recirculating water powered by pumps that can be controlled by visitors who can create a city landscape and see how natural river actions affect their decisions. It will be used during school field trips to help accommodate two classrooms at one time, and is also available to the public who drop in to the Carson Nature Center. The $15,000 for this exciting new feature was raised entirely from private donations during the capital campaign to construct the new classroom, and the table was designed by South Platte Park volunteer and former Lockheed-Martin engineer Ed Bock, with electrical help donated by Bill Kast, husband of City Council Member Rebecca Kast. Stop in to try out this new feature. The center is open noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekends. LITTLETON HISTORICAL MUSEUM April 2006 • Page 3 Museum marks banner year with record attendance A year has passed since the doors were opened to the “new” Littleton Historical Museum (LHM), and the reception from the visiting public has proved that the longstanding community institution is more popular than ever. After almost a year of construction, the museum opened an expanded and renovated main building February 5, 2005 and then proceeded to set attendance marks as the community turned out in record numbers to tour the expanded galleries, view permanent and traveling exhibitions, and attend special events and standing-room-only lecture and concert series. Almost 129,000 people visited the museum in 2005, an increase of 36 percent from 2004 and of 30 percent from the period 20022004. In pre-construction projections, the museum had estimated Adventures in History returns to the Littleton Historical Museum Adventures in History offers children the opportunity to experience life in the South Platte Valley in the 19th century. Participants learn about the life of a typical farm family in 1860s and 1890s Colorado, through a variety of hands-on activities carried out on the museum’s two living history farms. In past years, children have enjoyed blacksmithing, taking care of livestock, cooking a meal and completing 19th century craft projects. Adventures in History is a week-long program, and daily sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program is offered during the weeks of June 12-16, July 10-14, and August 7-11. Registration is open to students who are entering the fourth, fifth, or sixth grade in the fall. Cost for the program is $90 per child. Registration is limited to 20 children per week, and is open only to City of Littleton residents and members of the Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum. If registration spaces remain unfilled after the deadline, other applicants will be considered. The Littleton Historical Museum will accept hand-delivered registration forms through April 28. All other registrations must be postmarked by April 28. Please include a copy of a parent or guardian’s valid driver’s license along with completed registration form. All applications will be entered into a drawing and participants will be randomly chosen. Participants accepted to the program will be informed by May 12. For more information call 303-795-3950. Museum to host Asian games exhibit The Littleton Historical Museum is proud to bring Asian Games: The Art of Contest, a traveling exhibit from the National Endowment for the Humanities, to the community for a limited engagement. The exhibition runs through April 30 in the museum’s Changing Gallery. This exhibition explores Asia’s fundamental role in the development and refinement of games. Using both the paraphernalia of games and paintings, prints, and decorative arts that depict people playing games, Asian Games: The Art of Contest explores the role of games as social and cultural activities in the diverse societies of pre-modern Asia. The exhibition highlights the prominence of Asia as the source of many familiar games such as playing cards, dominoes, go, pachisi, chess, and backgammon, and examines their transmission to the West, while addressing important cultural themes in Asian society. Museum hours are Tuesday– Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. The museum is closed on Monday. Admission is free. Volunteers needed for museum clean-up Volunteers are needed for museum clean up day Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Museum clean-up day has been held for the past six years in order to ready the place for the busy spring and summer seasons. The museum does not have staff to work on the flowerbeds, trees and shrubs and depends on volunteers to help. The work is not too difficult and volunteers admit having lots of fun. Free lunch will be provided. Call the museum at 303-7953950 to sign up. an increase of 6-10 percent, a number that studies indicated was reasonable when introducing a significant new facility into a suburban metropolitan area. The museum building, which grew from 9,000-square-feet to 32,000-square-feet in the expansion, includes a research center, educational classrooms, a lecture hall, and a workshop for exhibit building. The highlight of the new building is the expanded gallery space, which is almost three times as large as that provided in the old facility. The Littleton Gallery features permanent exhibits on the history of the community from pre-history to the present; it also includes several small cases for the display of topical issues such as Ralph Moody, the Centen- nial Race Track, Little Britches Rodeo, and the 40th anniversary of Arapahoe Community College. The Kids Connection is a highly interactive, hands-on learning center for the museum’s youngest visitors. Visitors to the Changing Gallery enjoyed traveling exhibits from the Smithsonian Institution (LHM is the only Smithsonian Affiliated museum in Colorado) and the Museum of New Mexico, as well as in-house exhibitions drawn from the museum’s extensive 40,000 piece collection. The Fine Arts Gallery hosted the Littleton Fine Arts Committee’s four annual shows, and a retrospective exhibition of the art of nationally-known Littleton artist rita derjue which was curated by museum staff. Also proving to be very popular was the 200-square-foot Museum Store. Featuring merchandise pertaining to local history, art, and culture, the store grossed almost $60,000 in sales, a 250 percent improvement over revenue projections. In 2006, the Littleton Historical Museum will present traveling exhibits from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Smithsonian Institution, temporary exhibitions from private collectors and the museum’s collection, and fine arts shows. The museum is open TuesdayFriday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 303-795-3950 or visit www.littletongov.org. Adventures in History Registration Form Youth’s Name:____________________________________________ Grade (in Fall):__________ School:________________________________________________________________________ Name of Parent/Guardian:__________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________ City/State/ZIP:___________________________________________________________________ Phone #:_______________________________________________________________________ Select weeks of June 12-16, July 10-14, or August 7-11. Week of choice:_________________________________________________________________ Mail the completed registration and proof of City of Littleton residency postmarked by April 28 to: Littleton Historical Museum • 6028 S. Gallup St. • Littleton, CO 80120 For more information call 303-795-3950 Asian games presentation highlights exhibit On April 6, at 7 p.m. the museum welcomes an illustrated presentation, in conjunction with the exhibition Asian Games: The Art of Contest. Attendees will consider Asian games within their broader context. Elizabeth M. Owen, the east Asian art historian at the University of Denver, will explore how people played weiqi, liubo, backgammon, polo, dice-based games, and kemari or “Japanese soccer,” among other cross-cultural gaming traditions. How Asian games are portrayed in paintings, and what these images reveal about the people who loved the art of the game will also be discussed. Seating is limited, free tickets are available at the museum. Arrive early; due to the popularity of the series, unused tickets will be reassigned to patrons on the waiting list at 7 p.m. For more information, call 303-795-3950 or visit www. littletongov.org. GENERAL NEWS Public invited to ACC anniversary reception The public is invited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Arapahoe Community College (ACC) at a reception Thursday, May 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear clothing that was popular when ACC opened its doors to students in 1966. The reception will be held at The Wildlife Experience, 10035 S. Peoria in Parker. Tickets are $30 or $55 for couples and $15 for current ACC students. Tickets can be purchased at ACC’s satellite campus, ACC@DTC, 5660 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 111 by May 5 or at the door. For more information, call Vicki Edmundson at 303-734-3711. Big Dry Creek canopy bridge to be dedicated Be among the first to cross a 240-foot “canopy” bridge over the Big Dry Creek on Saturday, May 6 as the South Suburban Park Foundation dedicates this significant trail link and “one of a kind” structure. The bridge links Belleview, Cornerstone and Progress Parks via the Big Dry Creek Trail, providing access to local neighborhoods. More than 13-feet above the creek, the structure provides less disturbance to wildlife habitat that traverses the corridor and allows users to experience the trail high in the tree canopies. The bridge is constructed with a 10-foot wide concrete deck and prefabricated steel. The “Passport to the Trails” celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to noon with free hands-on activities for all ages presented by HawkQuest, Carson Nature Center, the South Suburban Living Well Program, and Englewood Parks and Recreation. Enter to win a children’s bicycle and Pirates Cove tickets. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the west end of the bridge. Attendees can park for free at Pirates Cove or Belleview Park and walk five minutes east on the Big Dry Creek Trail under Belleview. For further information call 303798-5131. LITTLETON FIRE RESCUE April 2006 • Page 4 Littleton Fire Rescue battles Bannock Street apartment fire Education Outreach programs successful ments were searched for occupants and fire extension. The occupants of the involved apartment were evacuated prior to arrival of LFR. All other apartments were unoccupied. There were no injuries to any of the residents, one firefighter sustained a minor injury due to a fall. The fire was under control within 20 minutes and reported out at approximately 10:47 a.m. LFR units remained on scene checking for any extension of fire into the other apartments. The Red Cross took care of the displaced occupants of the apartment building. The cause of the fire was determined to be a candle or careless smoking. Littleton Fire Rescue personnel do more than respond to fires, accidents, and illnesses. They also spend a lot of time on prevention through Life Safety Education tours, special events and classes. A total of 38,100 people took advantage of these programs in 2005! On February 10 at 9:53 a.m., Littleton Fire Rescue (LFR) was called via 911 to 6990 South Bannock Street for an apartment fire. Six LFR units were dispatched to the fire. Upon arrival of the first LFR unit at 10 a.m., a heavy amount of fire and smoke was found coming from the rear of apartment three on the second floor. The main body of the fire was attacked and the other apart- Firefighters to host 2nd Annual Hockey Face-Off Challenge On May 5-7, Littleton Firefighters will host the 2nd Annual Littleton Firefighter’s Face-Off Challenge tournament at the South Suburban Ice Arena in Centennial. Twelve teams from local fire departments, companies, and social organizations will vie for the trophy, and even more importantly, for the bragging rights between fire stations! Games begin Friday afternoon and continue through Sunday afternoon. Spectators are invited to participate in a silent auction, and there will be plenty to eat and drink. There will also be music outside the arena. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Littleton Firefighter’s Foundation (LFF), the charitable wing of the Littleton Firefighter’s Local #2086. The LFF supports local groups and organizations that serve others and provides help to those in need. The LFF has partnered with Wells Fargo Private Client Services and International Lending Solutions to produce two fundraisers; the Face-Off Challenge, and the Firefighter’s Ball which is held in September at the Hudson Gardens and Event Center. The majority of proceeds are donated to The Ecklund Family Fund. The Ecklund Family Fund was established to financially assist Susan Ecklund and her family in her battle with brain lesions from an undiagnosed cause. Susan is currently at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Her husband Bill, a Littleton firefighter, and their two sons Zach (9), and Blake (3), have spent the last two months at her side sharing in her fight. Bill Ecklund was the recipient of Littleton Fire Rescue’s Award of Excellence in 2004 for his dedication and work ethic within the firehouse and in the community. Further information on the LFF and the Face-Off Challenge can be found at www. littletonfirefighters.org. 2005 Foundation Donations: Ecklund Family Fund, arson detection K-9 (arson and bomb dog), Phoenix Society for Burn Conference (sponsorship of a burn victim to educate other victims), Western Welcome Week, fire safety education advertisement (sponsorship of annual fire safety insert in Rocky Mountain News), Hot Times & Cool Cars (benefit for Children’s Hospital Burn Foundation), Kathi Christ Fund (cancer victim), Tri State Trek (ALS research foundation), Rocky Mountain Classic Chevy Show (cancer center fundraiser), and many more! 2005 RESULTS Station tours Most station tours 126 Station #12 (6559 S. Broadway) Apparatus tours 196 Life safety education classes 271 Life safety house tours Hazard house tours Characterization programs First aid/CPR demonstrations Fire extinguisher training 22 5 (300 people) 17 (3,655 people) 17 (772 people) 5 (125 people) Car seats 355 seats checked Safety trailer 22 (1,270 people) Littleton Fire Rescue serves the citizens of the City of Littleton, the Highlands Ranch Metro District and the Littleton Fire Protection District. This area covers approximately 80-square-miles and nearly 200,000 people. Class topics include: general fire safety, 9-1-1, getting ready to be in charge, kitchen safety, summer safety, bike safety, senior safety, teen driving, juvenile fire setter and much more. For further information, call 303-795-3800. LFR water rescue team dives into safety Littleton Fire Rescue’s Water Rescue Team is on board to teach citizens about the importance of water safety. Members of the team will be going into elementary school classrooms this spring with “Stewie the Duck” to help students learn key water safety messages. Stewie the Duck is featured in a picture book as well as a musical cd featuring safety songs. The Water Rescue Team will also partner with local libraries, recreation centers, and Chatfield State Park to spread the message of water safety. As summer approaches, look for Stewie in a location near you, and remember these important water safety messages: • Children should always be closely supervised by an adult when in or near water. • Teach children to swim at an early age. • Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) should always be worn when boating. Life jackets float, you don’t! EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Littleton prepared for catastrophic flood event Chatfield Reservoir is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It was built as a flood control reservoir in response to the devastating floods of 1965 that caused millions of dollars of damage in the Denver area. The land at Chatfield is leased to the State of Colorado, which operates the Chatfield State Park Recreation Area. There have been a number of articles recently in metro newspapers dealing with the damage that could be done by the failure of the water retaining dams along the front range–either from natural events or terrorist activity. Ever since the South Platte River flood in June of 1965, the City of Littleton has developed, in conjunction with the Denver Water Board, an elaborate plan for watching the dams that would affect the city as well as plans for warning, relocating and evacuating residents if such an incident were to occur. The greatest danger would be from Chatfield, but it is also the safest dam in the area. Due to its massive size, and the fact that it is a flood management dam with low water levels, the chances of rupture are extremely low. There are five other dams that could affect Littleton. These are 1. Marston 2. Patricks 3. McLellan 4. Upper Tule 5. Lower Tule In each case the stored water could affect residents downstream but there would be no effect on any section of Littleton located to the east of Court Place. Detailed plans are in place for police, fire and public service employees to alert residents if there were problems with these dams. Three conditions have been established: Condition A–Dam shows evidence of a slowly developing failure. (Slow increase in volume of seepage or turbidity, appearance of sand boils, slope cracking, transverse cracks in embankment, crests, etc.) Condition B–Flood Watch. Severe upstream or local flooding results from an isolated thunderstorm rain, snow or general rain. One or more of the dams threatened by flooding. Condition C–Flood Warning. Dam is partially or totally filling. When the condition is discovered, failure cannot be prevented. The city's Emergency Operations Plan considers each of these conditions. For full details of the Littleton plan go to www.littletongov.org/emergency/emergencyplan_2005.pdf FEATURE STORY April 2006 • Page 5 City of Littleton traffic sign shop always hard at work T he city provides many “behind the scenes” services that most residents might take for granted, but are still a very valuable and important city function. For example, the city’s sign shop, part of the Public Services Department, is responsible for fabricating and maintaining street signs all over the city. “We do the stuff that no one notices unless it’s not done,” said traffic technician Chris Rowe. “But if we’ve done our job right, hardly anyone notices.” Chris and his co-workers, Traffic Technician Sam Rodgers and Lead Worker James Fuchsberger are in charge of the city’s traffic and street signs. The sign shop keeps several dozen “stock” signs on hand such as school crossing, speed limit, and stop signs. But if a custom work order comes in, they can usually make the sign the same day. The process is not complicated but there are many steps, and the city is fortunate to have all the equipment and supplies necessary to create custom street and traffic signs as needed. Besides street signs, James, Chris and Sam have other responsibilities at the city which include painting all the pavement markings on city streets, (stripes, stop bars, crosswalks, arrows, etc.), performing traffic light maintenance and repairs, driving a snow plow, and even changing the banner over Main Street when needed. Chris also volunteers to drive the city council float in the Western Welcome Week parade. LITTLETON POLICE DEPARTMENT LPD to recognize National Police Week Heritage High School freshman Iftin Abshir accepts a Guest Citizen award from Littleton Police Officer Marty Keilman at the February 7 Littleton City Council meeting. A graduate of the department’s Junior Police Academy, Iftin developed an interest in forensics which led to her selection as an award winner in the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge. Police officers and paramedics rescue premature infant Left to right, Littleton Police Officers Nick Dimitric, Al Quintana and Bob Carmody. On February 7, at 9:45 a.m., Littleton Police were called to 5577 S. Hill St. on an unknown disturbance call. While enroute, Littleton dispatch learned from the mother that she was six months pregnant and had just delivered a premature baby girl into the toilet. Littleton Fire Rescue was also dispatched to the apartment. Littleton Police Officers Bob Carmody, Al Quintana, and Nick Dimitric, responded and contacted the reporting party, Lawrence Howard, 27, and his girlfriend, Salina Newman, 22. Officers found the baby, still in the amniotic sac, floating in the toilet. After donning sterile gloves, Officer Carmody removed the sac and discovered the baby still moving inside. He quickly handed the baby to Officer Quintana who wrapped the sac containing the baby and ran the three flights downstairs to meet arriving paramedics. Littleton paramedics quickly attached an oxygen breathing tube to the infant, got her breathing on her own, and stabilized her while enroute to Littleton Hospital with her and her mother. The baby, named Nevaeh (heaven spelled backwards) Newman, weighed 1 lb., 5 oz. and is doing well. She is expected to remain in the hospital until she reaches six pounds. The officers and firefighters who saved Nevaeh have been named the official Godparents. The police officers were awarded the LifeSaving Medal at the Littleton Police annual awards banquet February 22. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed the law creating National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day on May 15 of each year, and designating the week surrounding that day as National Police Week. Each year, officers from around the nation gather in Washington D.C. for a variety of activities including the Candlelight Vigil, Pipe Band March, Honor Guard Competition, and culminating with the National Memorial Service at the Peace Officer’s Memorial. This service will commemorate all law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2005, as well as all officers who were killed in preceding years. Their names will be inscribed on the Memorial. Many families and friends of the slain officers will attend the ceremony. The Littleton Police Department will post a banner across Main Street announcing National Police Week. The department’s Honor Guard will participate in the Colorado memorial service at the Colorado Peace Officer’s Memorial, located in Golden at Camp George West. The mayor will sign a proclamation recognizing National Police Week and the department’s service to citizens. The department will also host a reception for family, friends and citizens Friday, May 5, 2 to 3 p.m. p.m. in the Littleton Center Community Room. Please take a moment during this year’s National Police Week to remember the sacrifices made by police officers across America. Littleton cops hosting junior police academy The Littleton Police Department (LPD) and Arapahoe Community College will sponsor a Junior Police Academy from June 19–23. The academy accepts students of middle school age (6th thru 8th grades). Students will learn self defense and arrest control, firearms safety, evidence collection, SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) and other topics of instruction. All activities are “hands on” and are designed to teach students the skills of the law enforcement profession. On the last day of the academy, students will receive a certificate, class photo and LPD patch. Family and friends are invited to the graduation ceremony and will have the opportunity to view vehicles and equipment used by LPD. Class size is limited. For additional information, contact the Academy Coordinator, Officer Marty Keilman at 303-795-3741. GENERAL NEWS April 2006 • Page 6 awards and recognition Cronenberger elected secretary of DRCOG Board of Directors Littleton Council Member Pat Cronenberger has been elected secretary of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Board of Directors. The board elected its 2006 officers February 15. Cronenberger has represented Littleton on the DRCOG Board of Directors since 2000 and previously served as treasurer. In addition, she holds a number of committee positions. DRCOG is a voluntary association of 52 county and municipal governments united together to achieve a better future for the region. DRCOG members include Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Clear Creek, Douglas, Gilpin and Jefferson counties, the City and County of Broomfield, the City and County of Denver, and 43 municipalities. City recognized for financial reporting The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Littleton by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its 2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The city's CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 16,000 government finance professionals. Summer Cleanup Program returns The City of Littleton’s popular “Keep Littleton Beautiful” summer cleanup program will begin taking calls May 26. The city will continue to schedule pickups until all time slots are full, so call early to assure a pickup time. The program ends the middle of August. The city will pick up items such as old appliances, used tires (four per household), discarded furniture, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, and other hard to dispose of objects that your regular trash hauler will not accept. Tree branches will be accepted if they are cut into four foot lengths. For more information or to schedule a pickup call 303795-3744. The streets division has recently installed signs identifying the city’s local historic districts. The Louthan Street district has 17 homes built by local builder and former Mayor Charles G. Louthan and was the city’s first historic district. LITTLETON ECONOMIC NOTES Several Littleton businesses celebrate grand openings Pictured at the kick-off of the week-long grand opening for Décor Southwest are staff members Christie Harrington and Melinda Bingham, owner Edie Apke, Mayor Jim Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Kast, and Council Member Tom Mulvey. The upscale furniture and accessory store is located in the Southbridge shopping center. Mayor Jim Taylor was on hand to celebrate NoNo’s grand opening at 3005 West County Line Road with owners Bryan and Sondra Brewster, pictured with staff and friends just before the doors were thrown open to the crush of patrons waiting to be the first diners in the new space. The menu features Cajun, Italian, American, Creole, steaks, light & healthy and vegetarian dishes. Council Member John Ostermiller and Mayor Jim Taylor helped owners Cindy Trompeter and Tim Bauch celebrate the opening of Bubby’s Café at 5654 South Prince. Bubby’s serves meals Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (bar is open until 9 p.m.) and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, soups and much more! Holly Collins (second from the left), owner of Adventures in Dance, chose Fat Friday to host the grand opening of her new space in the Woodlawn Shopping Center. Council Member Pat Cronenberger, Mayor Jim Taylor, and Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Kast participated in the traditional ribbon cutting. Pictured on opening day of McKinners Pizza Bar at 2389 West Main Street are Council Member Amy Conklin, owners Keven Kinaschuk and Christopher McGraw, Dick Valore, Mayor Jim Taylor, and Council Members John Ostermiller and Tom Mulvey. McKinners is in the space formerly occupied by Valore’s Hardware Store. Primrose School of Littleton held its grand opening March 11. It provides educational childcare for children six weeks to 10 years of age offering preschool, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, along with before and after-school care. Pictured left to right are Chris Lang, Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Kast, owners Kent and Becky Cookson, Jennifer Lang, and Cindy Tjarks. BEMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY April 2006 • Page 7 “UFO Sightings in Colorado” coming to Bemis Public Library Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea while listening to music in Sophie’s Place. Monthly performances will feature a variety of musical talent from Littleton and the Denver area. On April 29 at 2 p.m., listen to Bluegrass band Kantankerous. The Rocky Mountain Flute Choir will play popular and classical favorites May 13 at 2 p.m. And on June 15 at 2 p.m., Roy Laird will entertain with lively American tunes. Celebrate National Library Week Bemis Library is joining libraries around the country in celebrating National Library Week, April 2-8. This year’s theme is “Change Your World @ Your Library.” Stop by and write a paragraph about a book that has changed your life or “Why I Love My Library” and receive a free book of your choice at the reference desk. Colorado Homegrown Tales Professional actors from Colorado Homegrown Tales will present a read-aloud program of short stories from Colorado authors April 4 at 3 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. You’ll discover stories that will delight and move you, written by talented and award-winning authors from our own backyard! Genealogy Night Interested in your family tree? Enjoy an evening of learning, food and fun April 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Activities will include instruction on the best genealogy websites, tours of the library’s genealogy collection and more. This event is sponsored by the Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society. Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop Learn the art of pysankay, Ukrainian egg decorating, with Chuck Jackson, who has been teaching this art for more than 30 years. Two identical workshops will be presented April 15 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. These free classes are open to adults and children age eight and older, accompanied by an adult. Call the library at 303-795-3961 to register. A Visit with Benjamin Franklin Meet one of our best known founding fathers April 22 at 2 p.m. Franklin will be portrayed by Fred Krebs, a history professor from Overland Park, Kansas. Krebs has performed as Franklin throughout the U.S. and received the Kansas Humanities Council Award for connecting people and ideas. This program is sponsored by the Colorado Endowment for the Humanities. Hans Christian Andersen Film Program Master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen is 201 years young this year. Join us for film versions of two of his timeless tales May 6 from 2-4 p.m. The Walt Disney versions of The Ugly Duckling and Once Upon a Mattress starring Carol Burnett will be shown. Once Upon a Mattress is a hilarious tweaking of the fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. UFO Sightings In Colorado Curious about reports of unidentified flying objects? Come to a special program on UFOs, May 9 at 7 p.m. Retired Boeing engineer and scientist John Schuessler will discuss sightings throughout Colorado, including one viewed by a park full of people in Lakewood. Schuessler has been involved in the U.S. manned space program since 1962 and a UFO researcher since 1965. He is the international director of the Mutual UFO Network, a 3,000 member non-profit group that investigates UFO sightings. Spanish Movie: Como Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water For Chocolate) See the highly acclaimed film Como Agua Para Chocolate May 20 at 2 p.m. Tita and Pedro are passionately in love, but their love is forbidden by an ancient family tradition. The film is based on a bestselling book and will be shown with English subtitles. Colorado’s Best Wildflower Hikes Experience a photographic tour of the best wildflower hiking trails throughout Colorado May 23 at 7 p.m. Author Pam Irwin will talk about the best time of year to hike particular trails according to when flowers are in bloom, and easy walks with children. Copies of her books will be available for purchase. Adult Summer Reading Program “Bookin’ Through Colorado” is the theme of this year’s adult summer reading program that begins May 27 and runs through August 12. The program will Bemis Public Library welcomed the third delegation of Bulgarian librarians March 9. Back row, left to right: Anna Popova, City Manager Jim Woods, Mayor Jim Taylor, and Rositza Poparkova. Front row, left to right: Ilvana Kaloncheva, and Bemis Library Director Margery Smith. Kaloncheva spent two weeks with Bemis staff learning about library services in Colorado. focus on Colorado authors, books written about Colorado and popular places in our state. Stop by the reference desk to pick up a registration booklet and information on weekly prizes. The Quilt that Walked to Golden On June 6 at 7 p.m., hear the fascinating account of the role that quilting played in the lives of pioneer women in the West. Author Nanette Simonds will talk and show slides regarding quilting as a window into the friendships, everyday work and sorrows of women who traveled on the Overland Trail and settled in mining and farming communities throughout the state. Simonds is co-author, along with Sandra Dallas, of the book The Quilt that Walked to Golden, which won a Benjamin Book Award for design and was a finalist for a Willa Cather book award. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Colorado’s 14,000 Foot Peaks Colorado author Walt Borneman and acclaimed photographer Todd Caudle will showcase their book, 14,000 Feet: A Celebration of Colorado’s Highest Mountains, June 13 at 7 p.m. A slide show will feature Caudle’s color photography interspersed with Borneman’s historical anecdotes. Many of Caudle’s photographs were taken from seldom-seen angles and he will offer tips on mountain photography. Books by both Borneman and Caudle will be available for purchase. Game Night Kids, teens and adults are invited to a night of game playing June 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. A variety of board and card games will be on hand, or you can bring your own. The library’s computers will also be available for use. Computer Classes The following free computer classes will be offered at the library. Call 303-795-3961 to register, or stop by the reference desk. • Learn Internet Explorer: 9-10:30 a.m. April 8, May 6 and June 10 • How to Search the Internet: 9-10:30 a.m. April 12 and May 13 • Computer Comfort: 9-10:30 a.m., May 10 • Introduction to Windows: 9-10:30 a.m. June 14 • Introduction to Microsoft Word: 9-10:30 a.m. May 20 continued on page 8... GENERAL NEWS What you can do to combat West Nile virus The City of Littleton is working again with Tri-County Health Department, Arapahoe County and South Suburban Parks and Recreation, to minimize the spread of West Nile virus. West Nile virus is a disease that can be transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. The mosquito season begins in April. What you can do: • Mosquitoes lay eggs in still water and hatch in seven to 10 days. If standing water is eliminated, many mosquitoes will be kept from breeding. Remove standing water in ponds, ditches, rain gutters, flowerpots, plant saucers, puddles, buckets and cans. • Inspect flat roofs weekly to remove any puddles of water. • Repair leaks from air conditioners and pipes. • Avoid mosquitoes by staying indoors at dawn and dusk. • Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants while outdoors. • Apply insect repellant that contains DEET. • Install or repair screens to keep mosquitoes out of the house. • Check for items that might hold water including wheelbarrows, tires, hubcaps, toys, garden equipment, pool covers, tarps, plastic sheeting, pipes, drains, boats, canoes and trash. Drill drainage holes in tire swings. • Completely change water in birdbaths and wading pools weekly. • Stock ponds and fountains with fish that eat mosquito larvae. BTI is an effective larvicide that can be used against the mosquito. It is a natural bacteria that kills mosquito larvae yet is non-toxic to animals when used properly. The BTI product comes in both granular and dunk form and can be purchased at garden centers and hardware stores. For more information on West Nile virus, contact Code Enforcement Specialist Rebecca Thompson at 303795-3831. Senior Refund Program returns for 2006 Since 1977, the Littleton City Council has annually renewed its Senior Refund Program. Refunds in 2005 totaled $129,680. The program is available to both renters and property owners. For property owners, the refund is based on the assessed valuation and ranges between $10 and $100. For property owners whose property is in a trust, the refund is $30. Refunds for renters range between $10 and $30. There are no quali- fications other than age (65 years or older) and residency (within the city limits), for all of 2005. Forms will mail out in March to those who received a refund in previous years. Additional forms and information can be obtained from the City of Littleton Finance Office, 2255 West Berry Avenue, or by calling 303-795-3765. The deadline for filing is October 31. Neighborhood cleanup day returning May 20 Ascension Lutheran Church, Hands Across Littleton and the City of Littleton will again sponsor Littleton Cleanup Day May 20 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event will be based at the church, 1701 West Caley Avenue. Efforts this year will concentrate on people who need help with general cleanup of their yards and houses, especially elderly or handicapped citizens in need of this kind of service. Lunch and drinks will be provided for everyone who lends a hand. Boundaries for projects will be the entire city limits of Littleton. If you think you qualify for help, or would like to volunteer, call Tim Weaver at 303-795-3834. Flood season begins Runoff from rains causes most flooding in urban areas. Flood season runs from mid-April to late-September. Floodplains are designated along the South Platte River and tributary streams. Even properties that are not in a floodplain can flood. Homeowner’s insurance policies may not cover flood damage. Through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), properties in Littleton may be insured through the homeowners insurance company. Littleton is rated Class 7 in the NFIP. City efforts to control storm drainage and flooding may allow discounts from five to 15 percent. Owners of properties in floodplains may be required to carry flood insurance. The city has rate maps to determine if a property is in a floodplain, elevation certificates for structures built since 1995, and information on protecting property from flooding. Rate maps and elevation certificates are available for public viewing. Call 303-795-3863, or call the storm water hotline at 303-734-8299. BEMIS LIBRARY CONTINUED... Monday Evening Book Discussion Group The group meets the third Monday at 7 p.m. On April 17, the group will discuss Gilead by Marilyn Robinson; May 15, The Awakening by Kate Chopin; and June 19, American Fugi by Sara Backer. Coffee And Conversation Connect with others who like to discuss books, current events and any topic of interest. The Coffee and Conversation Group meets the second Monday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. in Sophie’s Place. Upcoming meetings are April 10, May 8 and June 12. Value Line Online Value Line is now available online at the library. This database provides Internet access to all of Value Line’s publications, including April 2006 • Page 8 the Investment Survey, Mutual Fund Survey, Daily Options Survey, Special Situations Service, Convertibles Survey and Exchange Traded Funds. Information is updated daily. Homebound Delivery Service If you are temporarily or permanently confined to your home because of age, illness, or physical disability, and live within the city limits of Littleton, library materials can be delivered to you at no charge. Contact Librarian Pam Child, 303795-3961, and let her know what materials you would like to have delivered. Items will be brought to your home by a volunteer or library staff member. SENIOR PROGRAMS Safari Sally On April 24 at 2 p.m., Safari Sally educates the crowd with TOWN HALL ARTS CENTER Richard Harris new THAC Executive Director Town Hall Arts Center is pleased to announce the hiring of Richard Harris as executive director. Harris has been employed for the past 15 years as the theater manager and events center manager at Teikyo Loretto Heights University. He also managed the Boulder Theater from 1988-1990, worked as a booking agent from 1984-1988 and was the director of the Swallow Hill Music Association from 1981-1984. Harris has a master’s degree in creative arts, a bachelor’s degree in performing arts and a second bachelor’s degree in music. Two shows to debut at Town Hall Arts Center Town Hall Arts Center presents Bye Bye Birdie, April 7–May 7. Winning four Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” when it debuted on Broadway, the show will Put On a Happy Face under the direction of Brian Walker Smith (Brigadoon). The story is about a 1950s Elvis type on the eve of his induction into the Army, who visits Sweet Apple, Ohio, where a teenager has won the contest to give him One Last Kiss on the Ed Sullivan Show. The music rocks with a wide variety of styles and titles including Kids, and A Lot of Lovin’ To Do. May 19–June 18 East meets West in The King and I when widowed Anna and her son come to 1860’s Siam to teach English to the king’s children. This neverto-be forgotten Broadway classic will be directed by Melissa Lucero McCarl who choreographed last year’s Town Hall production of Annie, and who wrote and directed Painted Bread and Poignant Irritations. Your heart will soar with hits like Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, Hello Young Lovers, and Shall We Dance? Reserved seats, $20-$32 can be purchased at townhallartscenter. com or by calling 303-794-2787. an albino skunk, ferret, parrot, hedgehog, millipedes, snakes, and a tarantula. Mayan Calendar and the Year 2012 Why is the year 2012 so significant in Mayan mythology? The Mayan calendar and the carvings at key sites like Palenque, Copan, and Chichen Itza will be discussed at this program May 22 at 2 p.m. The Glen Miller Story and Small Town Editor The second annual Summer Afternoon Cinema series celebrates movies featuring Colorado locations or personalities. The series swings into action with a biography of one of the great American bandleaders. The Glenn Miller Story, starring James Stewart and June Allyson, will be shown June 26 at 2 p.m. A short film on life in Littleton around 1950, will also be shown. Senior Book Group The senior book group meets the first Monday of each month at 2 p.m. On April 3, the group will discuss The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger, Women of the Silk by Gail Tsukiyama May 1, and Illusions by Richard Bach June 5. Teen Programs Contact Teen/Senior Librarian Anthony LaCombe for more information, either on the teen blog at http://bemisteen.blogspot.com, or by phone at 303-795-3961. No pre-registration is required for any program, except for the Aztec calendar program in May. If you are a teenager, come and join other teens for the following activities: Art Group Sew and paint a pillow April 6, and learn glass etching onto mirrors May 4. Meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Bemis Anime Team (BAT) Meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. On April 11, Final Fantasy: Spirits Within. May 9, Burst Angel 2. June 13, Fruits Basket 1. Film Club All films begin at 3:30 p.m. We’ll watch Sea Biscuit April 20 and Jane Austen May 18. Game Club Learn and play Backgammon (Acey Ducey) April 25, and Connect Four May 23. These monthly drop-in programs have also been scheduled: Hemp Jewelry On April 12 at 3:30 p.m., get your hands and fingers ready to create anklets, bracelets, or necklaces using hemp and a variety of beads. Aztec Calendar Learn the elements of the calendar and its importance to Meso American cultures. You will get to paint your own 15-inch diameter Hydrocal calendar. Limited to 15 participants, so sign up quickly! Scheduled for May 10 at 3:30 p.m. Creature Feature Summer Reading Program Stop by the reference desk to pick up a registration form and list of activities, beginning May 27. Children’s Programs Change Your World @ Your Library Celebrate National Library Week from April 2-8 by visiting the children’s room for special activities, a guessing jar and a takeaway craft. Tea for Two: Mom and You A proper tea for girls in grades one thru five and their moms April 8 at 2 p.m. Pick a favorite dress, add a hat and gloves from mom’s closet, and enjoy a lovely afternoon with tea, tea sandwiches, stories and a special craft. Call to make your reservation at 303-795-3961. Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales! The summer reading program begins May 27. To complete the program, you must read or be read to for a total of six hours. After six hours, you receive a free book, a finisher packet, and an entry into a weekly prize drawing. Visit the Children’s Room for information and details about other summer programs. There will be no weekly story time programs in May, as the children’s staff will be visiting schools to promote “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales!” As part of “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales,” the library will host special performers each Tuesday in June at 2 p.m. These programs are for ages three and older; those under seven must attend with an adult. • June 6: Animal Origins, with Susan Marie Frontczak. • June 13: Music for Kids, with Eric West. • June 20: The Balloon Diva Show! With balloon artist Laura Dakin. • June 27: A Magical Reading Safari, with Bill Anderson. Story Box For ages infant through 36 months Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. A 30minute session for children and a caring adult to introduce the joy of rhythm, rhyme and reading. Space is limited; free tickets are available one week in advance. Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time is for children ages three through kindergarten Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and activities, with a special puppet show during the first week of the month. No tickets or registration required. Night Tales A family story time geared to children three and older, which parents or caregivers attend with their child. Includes a combination of stories, songs, and crafts and is held Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Paws to Read Presented in cooperation with R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) and Denver Pet Partners, children in grades one thru five can practice reading with a special doggie pal. Held the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Call to register. Littleton City Council Doug Clark 303-798-3594 At Large Amy Conklin 303-795-5925 At Large Pat Cronenberger 303-734-8313 District II Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Kast 303-730-2639 District IV City Council Accommodations The public is invited to attend all regular meetings or study sessions of the Littleton City Council or any city board, commission or public program. Please call 303-795-3857 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or program if you will need special assistance or any reasonable accommodation in order to be in attendance at or participate in any such meeting or program. For any additional information concerning the city’s compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, please call 303-795-3857. Additional city government information can now be accessed via the Internet at www. littletongov.org. Tom Mulvey 303-730-7369 District III John Ostermiller 303-798-9665 At Large Mayor Jim Taylor 303-795-6161 District I Littleton Report credits The Littleton Report is published bi-monthly by the city manager’s office, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80165, and sent to all postal patrons. Jim Woods City Manager Kelli Narde Director of Communications Cecile Bugh Executive Secretary Phil Cortese Deputy City Manager Chris Harguth Public Relations Specialist Cathy Weaver Webmaster