In This Issue
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Upcoming
Town Meetings
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Town Board Meeting Monday, October 10th
7:00 p.m. at Town Hall
Town Board Meeting Monday, October 24th 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall |
RTD Public Hearing in Louisville
October 6th at 7:00 pm
| RTD Public Hearing regarding proposed cuts and reduction in services in our region will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Louisville Recreation Center, 900 West Via Appia, Louisville, Colorado. Please attend to show support of proposed alternatives that will keep services in our community.
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Regional Community Meeting
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The Town of Superior's Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee (PROSTAC) invites you to come to a regional community meeting for Superior's southern neighborhoods, south of Coalton Road, to give input on parks, recreation and trail amenities in the area. What's working? What's not? Ideas for what would you like to see in the future? Potential improvements?
What: Regional Community Meeting - Southern Neighborhoods When: Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Where: Eldorado K-8 Who: Residents south of Coalton, all ages welcome This meeting is open to everyone, so please come join your neighbors in helping shape the future of our community. If you have questions, please email Martin Toth by Clicking HERE or call the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department at 303-499-3675.
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Recent Town Board Actions
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During the past month, the Superior Board of Trustees has:
Heard a presentation on the Town's water portfolio by the Town Water Attorney
Approved Liquor License renewal for Target Corporation
Adopted a Resolution supporting DRCOG application for the Department of Housing & Urban Development Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program
Appointed Sherin Tedeschi and Matthew Finnigan to the Open Space Advisory Committee
Heard a presentation regarding the Boulder County Zero Waste Plan
Heard a presentation by the Buxton Company regarding Economic Development services
Heard a presentation regarding an analysis of renewable wind turbine energy
Heard a presentation by Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett
Issued Proclamations of thanks to youth participating in the Boulder County Youth Corps and their work on projects in Superior
Approved a Resolution updating the Town's investment policy
Approved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Boulder County regarding rehabilitation of the Hodgson-Harris Reservoir Dam
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Access to Water Meter Lids | |
While performing seasonal lawn maintenance or other outdoor work, please take a moment to check that the lid to your water meter, usually located in the front yard near the sidewalk, is accessible and unobstructed by plants or other landscape material. This helps our Utilities staff in taking timely & accurate meter readings. Inaccurate or incomplete readings may result in estimates of your monthly water usage. It is also vital that Utilities staff have access to the meter for any maintenance or repairs that may be necessary.
Be sure to clear all plantings & tall grasses within 1 ft. on either side of the meter lid, and remove any overhanging shrubs or branches within 2 ft. above the meter lid.
Our meter readers appreciate your cooperation. Please contact the Utility Billing office at 720-304-6797 with any questions about your water bill.
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NEW BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
| Welcome to Superior!
Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt Superior Marketplace 300 Center Drive Suite #B1F 303-522-0389 www.tfyogurt.com
ProSkate professional skate services Superior Plaza
100 Superior Plaza Way Suite #101
303-665-4540 www.proskateservices.com
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Fall Sports at the YMCA |
Register NOW for Fall Basketball at the YMCA!
Fall Basketball Jr. Buffs Basketball Skills (1st - 8th grade)
Jr. Buffs Mini Hoopers (3 years old)
Jr. Buffs Fall Rec Basketball (4 years old - 4th grade)
Jr. Buffs Advanced Basketball (5th - 9th grade)
Jr. Buffs Turkey Hoops Camp (1st - 8th grade)
Jr. Buffs Holiday Hoops Camp (1st - 8th grade) Fall Baton Twirling YMCA Baton Twirling (1st - 5th grade boys and girls) Fall Lacrosse Lacrosse: Sticks and Skills (7-14 years old) Lacrosse: Family Sticks and Skills (5 years +) For additional information on these Fall programs please Click HERE.
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The Town would like to thank you for subscribing to this electronic version of the Superior Sentinel. This e-newsletter and past issues can be accessed on the Town's website at www.superiorcolorado.gov
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NAME THE PARK CONTEST!
| Don't miss out on your opportunity to come up with a creative name for the Town's newest park area and facilities!
This summer the Town marked the completion of three new recreational amenities as part of a project referred to as the "3 Parks Project." This is the area near the intersection of Honey Creek Lane and Rock Creek Parkway between the Saddlebrooke and Horizons neighborhoods. This complex includes the Superior Bike Park, Superior Dog Park and Superior Disc Golf Course Park, and also includes Rock Creek Regional Trail, Rock Creek waterway and more than 30 acres of natural space. Now that the facility is open, it is time to come up with a fitting name for the area. If you haven't had a chance to visit the site yet, grab your bike or walking shoes and head over to check it out. The construction phase of this project has ended and it's time give it a name that captures just what this park area is - dozens of acres of largely undeveloped space traversed by the Rock Creek waterway that now has three separate amenities blended into the area offering recreational opportunities for a diverse range of ages and interests. Please note that the current construction work along the creek is to stabilize and improve the bank along this section of the waterway, and will include the installation of a pedestrian bridge. This work should be completed by November. The contest is open to all Superior residents and is based on the following parameters: - Participants are invited to submit via surveymonkey.com (CLICK HERE) a name idea with a brief explanation as to why it is the best name for this park facility.
- Entry ideas will be reviewed by the Town's Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trail Advisory Committee (PROSTAC), who will choose the top 5 ideas and present these to the Board of Trustees for final selection.
- Finalists will receive gift cards to local businesses in the amounts of $50 (4 runner-ups) and $75 for the Winner.
- Please CLICK HERE to submit your entry, or mail to Town Hall, attn: PROS Department, 124 E. Coal Creek Drive, Superior, CO 80027.
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ROCKY FLATS STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
| Applications are now being accepted for the four community representatives' seats on the Board of Directors for the two-year terms beginning February 2012. This council provides ongoing local government and community oversight of the post-closure management of the former nuclear weapons plant Rocky Flats. Click HERE for an application and additional information.
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SUPERIOR CEMETERY TOMBSTONE TOUR
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Yes, there is a cemetery in Superior. The Superior Historical Commission will host its first ever "Tombstone Tour" of our historic cemetery on Saturday, October 15th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The cemetery, located just south of Avista Hospital on the south side of US 36, is one of the older cemeteries in Boulder County. The first burial on record there took place in 1873 and the last in 1949. Historical Commission members and volunteers will be on hand to provide information about interesting people and sites in the cemetery. Parking will be in the Avista Hospital south lot followed by a walk through the tunnel under highway 36.
Participants should plan for walking in uneven terrain and wear appropriate clothing, footwear and sunscreen. Signs and Superior Cub Scouts will provide directions to the parking area. Please avoid parking in the reserved spaces.
The Superior Cemetery Tombstone Tour is a free community activity; however, we do ask that you RSVP through the Town's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department by emailing Patrick Hammer at patrickh@superiorcolorado.gov. You may RSVP through October 14th.
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TOWN HALL GOES 24/7 WITH ASK SUPERIOR
| | It's easier than ever to contact the Town of Superior
Superior has made it easier for you to contact us with your requests, questions, and concerns. In September, we launched "Ask Superior", a new system that allows you to contact us 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week in whatever way is most convenient - online or by contacting Town Hall by phone, fax, mail, or in person. Ask Superior is also available to iPhone and Android smart phone users by downloading a free application.
Ask Superior makes it seem as if there's a staff member on call around the clock to help you. If you prefer to make a request, comment, or question online, just click the Ask Superior logo on our home page www.superiorcolorado.gov; the system features simple pull-down menus and is a breeze to use. If you prefer to call, walk-in, fax, or mail your request during normal business our staff will enter it right into the Ask Superior system.
No matter which way you choose to contact us, you don't have to know which employee or department is responsible for a specific service - the system ensures the right person is contacted. And if you prefer to make your request or comment confidentially, you'll always have that option too.
Ask Superior greatly improves the way the Town handles your requests by...
- Creating a unique tracking number for each request to easily track its status at any time.
- Automatically provides the status of your request and notifies you when the request has been completed.
- Allows you to contact the Town whenever it's most convenient for you.
We recognize that you may have questions about Ask Superior, and we believe that once you use the system, you'll see how intuitive and easy it is. In the meantime, just contact Jay Wolffarth or call 303-499-3675 if you'd like to discuss Ask Superior.
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RTD Transit Services for SUPERIOR and Surrounding Areas | |
If you haven't thought about alternative transportation, now is the time. Whether you're looking to get to work, school or around the community, RTD can get you just about anywhere within Superior and beyond. RTD offers call-n-Ride, local (Bus #228) and connections to regional bus routes. For bus and call-n-Ride information, click on the route in your community on RTD's website, www.RTD-Denver.com .
A great place to start is the Trip Planner on the RTD website. It will help you figure out which routes and services to use to reach your destination in each community. You might also view How to Ride to answer any questions about riding the bus or paying your fare.
RTD Call-n-Ride, currently operates in Superior from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Superior Call-n-Ride stops at the US36 & McCaslin Park-n-Ride every 60 minutes from 5:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Call 303-994-3550 to schedule a ride. The driver must offer times or alternative times for pick-up.
RTD also offers access-a-Ride services. Access-a-Ride provides transportation to passengers with disabilities who are unable to use our regular buses and qualify under the guidelines established by the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Call 303-299-6560 to find out more about this service.
If you still have more questions, compliments, or concerns regarding RTD and their services, please go to www.RTD-Denver.com (go to customer support link on bottom of the page and fill out the customer comment form) or call RTD at 303-299-6000.
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BOULDER COUNTY YOUTH CORPS RECOGNIZED
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During the September 26 Town Board meeting the Town recognized members of the Boulder County Youth Corps. The BCYC provides ten area teenagers the opportunity to work in the Town's parks and open space areas during the summer.
Serving as Team Leaders this year were Lauren Sherman-Boemker and Jack Ryden. Corps members were Imran Dawud, Christopher Gray, Austin Jensen, Yuliya Levertova, John Pham, Mallory Prentiss, Kevin Sherman, Sarah Vujcich, Katherine Wakefield and Brandon Wilcox. The Boulder County Youth Corp Program Manager is Judy Wolfe.
The Team worked nearly 3,000 hours on a variety of projects throughout the community during their eight-week program this year and learned much about their local environment. Some of their accomplishments:
- Installed 2,100 feet of soft trail between Christenson and Coalton Road
- Installed 710 feet of soft trail at 3 Parks
- Applied linseed oil to 725 feet of cedar fencing at 3 Parks Dog Park
- Applied linseed oil to 550 feet of cedar fencing at 3 Parks Bike Park
- Installed erosion control materials and overseeded social bike trails at Community Park
- Installed crushed granite to 275-foot margin near sidewalk at Williams Field
We want to thank these area teenagers and their Team Leaders for their contributions to our community.
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STREET LIGHTS Don't Be Left In The Dark! |
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Well-lit sidewalks & streets improve visibility at night and help make our neighborhoods safe for pedestrian & vehicles alike, especially with the onset of shorter daylight hours in the months ahead. Public street lights in the Town of Superior are maintained by Xcel Energy, not including lighting in private parking lots or commercial areas. If you notice a burned-out street light in your neighborhood, it can be reported directly to Xcel at the following web address: http://www1.xcelenergy.com/ODL/OUTAGEREPORT/. You will be asked to complete an online form with information about the location of the light pole, the nature of the problem & your contact information for any follow-up. It is most helpful to Xcel's repair crews if you can provide the identifying numbers located on each pole's yellow "Facility Tag". This will ensure that crews find & correct the problem light when they are making repairs during daylight hours. This form can also be accessed from the Town of Superior's website www.superiorcolorado.gov, using the designated link located on the Public Works Department's page. Outages can also be reported by phone to Xcel's customer service line at 1-800-895-4999.
Repairs may take up to several weeks, depending on the extent of repairs needed, weather conditions and the backlog of work orders Xcel is trying to address.
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2011 WATER EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM
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The Town of Superior is excited to introduce the 2011 Water Efficiency Rebate Program. This program offers homeowners rebates on certain indoor water-conserving products for their home. Replace your inefficient fixtures and safe money and water!
Click HERE for detailed rebate information.
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AT THE FIREHOUSE
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It's Fire Prevention Week!
Protect Your Family From Fire!
Annually we "celebrate" Fire Prevention Week by bringing fire safety to the forefront of your mind. And each year the National Fire Protection Association has a focus theme. In following the National theme every adult in our fire district is encouraged to review the list below and apply it to your home. Click HERE and then click Safety Tip Sheets on the left for step by step instructions on each topic and many many more.
Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for function.
Plan and practice your home escape plan.
Walk through your home and look for fire hazards and address them.
Examine your home fire extinguishers and ensure they are not expired and still have pressure.
The Indiana Street fire station is nearing completion. We will announce on the Town's website and our website when the community room will be open for event scheduling. This will be an on-line process, which will not be complete until you have spoken directly with an RMF employee and all agreements have been signed. As always be fire safe and for more information or to contact us please visit our website at www.rockymountainfire.org
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COMMUNITY PROTECTION DIVISION
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District Attorney Stan Garnett gave a presentation to the Town Board on Monday, September 26. In addition to informing the Board about the work their offices undertake Mr. Garnett highlighted the Community Protection Division, a unit set-up especially to help protect members of the community from exploitation.
Click HERE to visit their website.
The site provides access to a host of information examples of which includes but is not limited to: consumer alerts, the ability to check out a business, identity theft information, information on buying a used car, and complaint forms.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT CORNER
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Each month, the Town includes information about issues and trends in the area of code enforcement. During the month of September, 32 code violations were identified, primarily right-of-way obstructions such as basketball hoops, RV's, and trailers. Thirty of these were promptly corrected, resulting in an 94% compliance rate.
This month, we want to remind residents of the regulation regarding the parking of detached trailers and recreational vehicles within the Town.
Sec. 10-2-70. Parking of detached trailers and recreational vehicles
(c) Recreational vehicles. It is unlawful to continuously park any recreational vehicle for more than five (5) days on any public street, alley or right-of-way. The same standard applies to all detached trailers parked or stored on any public street, alley or right-of-way.
Upon witness of graffiti related activity within the Town, please contact the Boulder County Sheriffs Department at 303-441-4444. To report a graffiti sighting/location please contact the Town of Superior at 303-499-3675.
Questions regarding the Town's code enforcement program should be directed to our Code Enforcement Officer at Town Hall, Reggie Nettles, at 303-499-3675 ext. 165, or reggien@townofsuperior.com.
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HOA HOSTS OKTOBERFEST
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On Saturday, October 8th, the Rock Creek Master HOA will again host their annual Oktoberfest at Purple Park. The event will run from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and will feature music, food, beer, carnival games, prizes, inflatables and much more! This event is FREE to all Town of Superior residents. Don't miss this fun event. Tell your neighbors, bring your friends, celebrate the season. We hope to see you there!
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OCTOBER CALENDAR
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October 4th..............Planning Commission Mtg, 7:00 pm, Town Hall
October 10th............Work Session, 6:00 pm, Town Hall
.....................................Town Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall
October 12th............Court-Code Violations, 9:30 am, Town Hall
.....................................Court-Traffic Violations, 1:30 pm, Town Hall
.....................................OSAC Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall
October 13th............RCAC Meeting, 5:00 pm, Town Hall
October 18th............Planning Commission Mtg, 7:00 pm, Town Hall
.....................................(PC meeting subject to change)
October 19th............PROSTAC Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall
October 21st............Historical Commission Mtg, 10:00 am, Town Hall
October 24th............Work Session, 6:00 pm, Town Hall
.....................................Town Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall
* * * Daylight Savings time ends Sunday, November 6th! * * *
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