Approved a final development plan and two (of three requested) zoning variations allowing Rocky Mountain Fire Protection District to expand Station #5

Approved annual facility use agreements with Monarch Little League, Rock Creek Flyers, Superior Lacrosse Club and the Rock Creek HOA

Endorsed the submission of a State grant application for funding to support improvements in Community Park-East

 

Sunday Night Coed Leisure,
4/18 - 7/11

"Shall Town of Superior taxes be increased by $240,000 annually, commencing in 2011, by the levy of an additional 1.5 mills upon all taxable property in the Town, the revenues therefrom to be used for the maintenance of contractual library services with the City of Louisville; which levy equates to an annual cost of approximately $48 for a residence with an actual value of $400,000 ...."

As our community wrestles with this most important issue, a number of questions have been posed by residents as they assess their individual positions. The following are some of the more pertinent questions:

How many library cards have been issued by Louisville; and how many of them are issued to Superior residents?

How many households do these cardholders occupy?

What percentage of library circulation is attributable to Superior resident's usage?

What other quantitative factors are known about Superior's use of the Louisville Library?

What is the annual budget for the Louisville Library?

Does this referendum lock Superior into a perpetual agreement with Louisville?

What happens to the tax levy if the intergovernmental agreement with Louisville is terminated?

What other library options have been explored?

If Louisville isn't willing to accommodate Superior residents, why couldn't I just access another municipal library?

Will Superior have input and representation on the Louisville Library Board?

How is Superior assured that existing levels of service won't be significantly altered?

The Town is hosting one of the first events for the 2010 season, and it's the annual Arbor Day poster contest and celebration. Plan on joining the festivities Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m.  to noon at Town 9 Park in Original Town as the Town celebrates Arbor Day with tree care education and demonstrations, kids' activities, refreshments, and fun for the whole family!                             

We will be planting 12 trees this year, 6 Redmond Lindens and 6 Hackberries. We will also have our very own tree expert, the Town's Superintendent of Parks and Open Space, Alan McBeath to talk about site selection, basic planting techniques, and soil conditions around Superior. Bryan Baer from the Colorado State Forest Service will also be there to present the Annual Tree City USA Award.

This year's celebration will again include a poster contest based on the theme "Trees are Terrific...and Energy Wise!" for children grade levels K-8.  Finalists and the grand prize winner will be announced at the Town's Arbor Day event on April 17. Finalists will also have their artwork displayed and the grand prize winner's design will be printed on the Arbor Day t-shirts that are handed out at the event.

I wanted to also provide information to residents on some helpful hints on where they should plant trees at their homes. The Colorado State University Cooperative Extension has a great website and is a good resource to help homeowners with general horticulture questions.  Click the following link for more information http://www.ext.colostate.edu/

Some things a homeowner should consider when choosing a tree include:

Consider available space, protection, growth rate and soil adaptability when selecting small trees.
If space allows, several kinds of small trees provide varied foliage, flowers, bark, fruit and fall color for year round interest.
Make sure the water requirements of the tree match the conditions at your site.
Look for new varieties of small trees that are continually introduced.
Trees provide shade, beauty and protection from harsh winter.
Trees help moderate temperature extremes and offset poor air quality.
Plant trees on the basis of space available, soil conditions, proximity to irrigation lines and water requirements.
Plant trees prone to storm breakage away from buildings, walks, driveways and utility lines.

Sincerely,
Andrew Muckle
Town Mayor

Planting trees is one of the simplest, most cost effective, energy-saving steps you can take. Properly located deciduous trees can shield your home from the hot sun as well as cool sidewalks and driveways that reflect heat. Evergreen trees and shrubs planted to block the wind conserve energy in the winter. Planting pines and other evergreen trees as a barrier to wintertime prevailing winds can reduce wind velocities by 75% and possibly save up to 25% on heating costs. CLICK HERE to get a few tips for conserving energy with trees.

It's time again for the Census.  A census questionnaire was mailed to households in March.  If the form was filled out and mailed back, no census taker will need come to your residence.  Most people mail back their form.  The Census Bureau would rather get your form back in the mail, and you can help your country save money by sending it back.
 
April 1, 2010 is National Census Day and a good day for getting your completed forms back in the mail.  From April to July 2010 Census takers will visit households that did not return a form by mail.
 
The 2010 Census will actually be one of the shortest and simplest in U.S. history.  It will ask just 10 basic questions including:  Name, Sex, Age and date of birth, Hispanic origin, Race, Household relationship, If you own or rent your home.

The Census does NOT ask about bank account information, salary or income, citizenship or immigration status, and they never ask you for your Social Security number. 
 
For more information visit the 2010 Census online at http://www.census.gov.

The "Molly Brown" of myth and legend is often portrayed as an eccentric character, a social outcast who struggled for recognition.  Even her name is fiction, as she was not called Molly in her lifetime.  Margaret Tobin Brown defied social convention of her day to make waves long before she ever stepped foot on the Titanic!  As interpreted by Mary Jane Bradbury, hear this world traveler, the epitome of the reform era's "New Woman", talk about using her wealth and education to work for the social, political and labor reform critical to the early decades of the 20th century.  Understand why this remarkable woman is truly unsinkable!
 
Please join the Superior Historical Commission at Town Hall on Thursday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. for a unique historical experience.  Call 303-554-9005 with questions.

The inaugural event that the Town of Superior and Superior Chamber of Commerce are hosting is coming together beautifully! The historic Morgul-Bismarck bike race and Wellness Festival is an event not to be missed, and as plans take shape, our team is getting more and more excited for the big weekend. Join us Friday, May 28-Sunday, May 30!

The event features three days of bike racing, a food showcase, sports and sustainability Expo, six popular regional bands, community acts and entertainment, and art show and a bike-in movie night with the classic, "American Flyers". 

Many sponsors have stepped forward to support the event with cash and valuable in-kind donations. We are proud to announce CoCal Landscape as our major "Finish Line" sponsor!  More support is needed- if your company or group is interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us for more details. 

Visit our website for event/race details and to register for the race.  Registration is now open! Volunteer registration will soon be available, but you can contact us now to get signed up to help. Over 600 volunteer shifts are outlined, so we need lots of enthusiastic people on our team! 

Check out www.SuperiorMorgulClassic.com, become a fan on Facebook by searching Superior Morgul Classic, email kristia@townofsuperior.com or call 303-544-0359 to become part of history.

Are you or your organization interested in donating your time to this premier event? The Superior Morgul Classic has a variety of volunteer opportunities available to suit your needs.  Review the list below and let us know how you can help!

Mike Newberry is the newest member of the Public Works and Utilities Department's Field Crew as a Field Maintenance Technician.  Mike previously assisted the Town as a temporary employee and has also worked in maintenance for the City of Louisville.  We are excited to have him back as a full-time permanent employee.

Flying kites, playing soccer, Frisbee, and barbecuing are all great spring time activities.  However, winds along the Front Range can be particularly dangerous at times. Winds in Boulder County have reached over 100 miles per hour, causing vehicle, roof, and vegetation damage not to mention personal injuries. It is important to keep safety in mind when planning outdoor activities and driving routes during high wind events.
 
When you hear the meteorologist mention strong winds it is important to avoid if possible vehicle travel on exposed North South roads. Before sending the kids outside to play consider the wind chill factor and flying debris. Tree limbs and shingles from roofs can easily become projectiles once they become dislodged. Take the time to tie down the lid to your trash can and secure outdoor furniture. Trampolines and swing sets that are not firmly anchored can also cartwheel over fences and down the street. Warm ashes and embers in barbecues can scatter and ignite the siding of houses, bushes, and trash. Use caution and think ahead when enjoying your early spring activities.

Each month, the Town includes information about issues and trends in the area of code enforcement. During the month of February, 113 code violations were identified, primarily right-of-way obstructions such as basketball hoops, RV's, trailers. One hundred-six of these were promptly corrected, resulting in a 94% compliance rate.

This month, we want to remind residents of the standards concerning the obstruction of streets and sidewalks within the Town of Superior.
 
Sec. 10-2-20  Obstructing Streets and Sidewalks
(a)  It unlawful to obstruct, in any manner, any sidewalk, public highway, street or alley in the Town, or to place any object which causes or tends to cause the obstruction of any doorway, driveway or public sidewalk, street or alley or of any part thereof.
(b)  All trash receptacles placed on any sidewalk, public highway, street or alley shall be placed out for collection no earlier than the day before collection and removed no later than 8:00 a.m. the day after collection.
 
Questions regarding the Town's code enforcement program should be directed to our Code Enforcement Officer, Reggie Nettles, at 303-499-3675, ext. 140 or

The Boulder County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will be testing warning sirens on April 5, 2010 throughout Boulder County.  This includes the Town of Superior.  There will be two tests on May 4 at 10 a.m. and at 7 p.m. The reason for two tests is because OEM wants to make sure citizens not normally in the test area during the day will hear the sirens at 7 p.m. and they will become aware of the siren's existence.
 
For the rest of the flood season (April - August), The Boulder County Office of Emergency Management will be testing the sirens two times (10 a.m. and 7 p.m.) on the first Monday of each month.

Superior Historical Commission volunteers staff the Superior Historical Museum on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Come by and learn about the rich history of our community.  The Museum is located in Asti Park at 110 Maple Street in Original Town (near the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Maple Street).  Call 303-554-9005 with any questions.

Forty years after the first Earth Day, the world is in greater peril than ever. While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, it also presents the greatest opportunity - an unprecedented opportunity to build a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy now and for the future.
Earth Day 2010 can be a turning point to advance climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs. Earth Day Network is galvanizing millions who make personal commitments to sustainability. Join the more than one billion people in 190 countries that are taking action for Earth Day. Visit www.earthday.net for more information!