Approved an ordinance banning medical marijuana dispensaries and grow operations in Superior

Approved bids for the reconstruction on Indiana Street, between Eldorado and Coalton; and annual street striping

Made numerous appointments to the Town's advisory committees and commissions

Met with the Planning Commission and reviewed its annual work program

Come join in the celebration that is sure to be hot, hot, hot! The 10th annual Chili Fest will be September 11th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Community Park. This event is sure to be better than ever with two great bands- Colorado Legends, The Hazel Miller Band and Chicago Blues by the Delta Sonics. For those of you who would like to compete in the International Chili Society-sanctioned Regional chili cook-off, please visit www.townofsuperior.com for an application and contest rules.

We need lots of hands to make an event this huge work and we would love to have your help!  If you are interested in volunteering for this year's Chili Fest as a judge or in a general capacity, or if you would like information on becoming a cook, please contact Kristi Audette at 303-544-0359 or kristia@townofsuperior.com.

Celebrate Health and Wellness at this Year's 4th of July Festival!

This year's theme for the 4th of July festival and parade is "Let's Move, America!".   
The event features a community parade with fantastic neighborhood floats, a pancake breakfast at Community Park and fun for kids of all ages.  

The parade starts at 8:30 a.m. by the North Pool and Superior Elementary (at Indiana and Rock Creek Pkwy.). The line up for the floats will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the pedestrian line up begins at 8:00 a.m.  Come early to get the best seat and watch your neighbors show off their creativity. The parade will follow Rock Creek Parkway and end at Community Park.

The pancake breakfast is being held at Community Park and will begin at 9:00 a.m.  Be sure to hang out after breakfast and enjoy fun, dancing with the Kelly Aspen Band.  There will be plenty of vendors, interactive games and prizes, inflatables for kids, and lots more!

For more information on the parade, to enter a float, for general event related questions, volunteer inquiries or booth questions, please contact Kristi or Dan Audette at 303-544-0359, or kristia@townofsuperior.com.

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Spring rains and warm temperatures have helped cover many native areas in Superior with a fragrant yellow flower.  The flower belongs to Yellow Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis), an annual plant introduced from Eurasia as a forage crop in the early 1900's.

While Yellow Sweet Clover is not listed on Colorado's Noxious Weed list, it is recognized as an invasive that can displace native grasses and forbs. Yellow Sweet Clover does have a couple of  strong points; it helps "fixate" or make available, existing nitrogen in the soil for use by other plants.  The population of Yellow Sweet Clover also diminishes after a few years as other plants steadily encroach on the clover stands.  Most heavy infestations are located in areas where the soil has been disturbed at one time. Town staff and contract labor are focusing control efforts on dense populations in native areas and along arterial streets by mowing and trimming.   As the clover stands are thinned out, existing native plants should quickly rebound.

Each month, the Town includes information about issues and trends in the area of code enforcement.  During the month of May, 42 code violations were identified, primarily right-of-way obstructions such as basketball hoops, RV's, trailers. Thirty-nine of these were promptly corrected, resulting in a 93% compliance rate.
 
This month, we want to remind residents of the standards concerning Dumpsters or roll-offs.
 
Sec. 11-2-170   Dumpsters or roll-offs
(a)    A permit shall be obtained prior to the placement of Dumpsters or roll-offs in a public right-of-way.
(b)   A permit may be issued if:
(1)   The Dumpster or roll-off is being used temporarily for the storage of demolition or construction material;
(2)   The Dumpster or roll-off does not block the traveled portion of the public right-of-way or any private driveway without the permission of the owner of the property served by the driveway;
(3)   All demolition and construction material is placed in the Dumpster or roll-off;
(4)   The Dumpster or roll-off is removed within twenty (20) days;
(5)   The Dumpster or roll-off is appropriately marked with reflective materials, including reflective tape at least three (3) feet above ground; and
(6)   The location of the Dumpster or roll-off does not pose a safety hazard due to roadway or traffic conditions.
 
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 reggien@townofsuperior.com.

If you have not taken a lesson or participated in the Town's tennis program lately, there is still time.  Come meet the Tennis Pro Sue Burke and join the fun.  Sue has an extensive tennis background and has taught for Total Tennis Training in Boulder, coached the University of Colorado Club Teams and most recently taught in China.  Sue is a Graduate of the U.S. Olympic Committee Elite Coaches Workshop, is Certified in USTA High Performance Coaching and is a USPTA Competitive Player Development Specialist.  Sue and her staff are currently teaching lessons and coaching the Town's youth tennis team.   Most recently Sue was instrumental in assisting with the reconstruction of the Eldorado K-8 tennis courts.
 
Take a look at the Town's Recreation Guide for upcoming classes or visit the Town's website at www.townofsuperior.com.