The Town of Superior is updating its Comprehensive Plan.  The process is a targeted effort focused on confirming the Town's vision and goals and determining future uses for undeveloped property.   Thanks to those of you who attended the first Open House on May 2.  If you weren't able to attend, we would still like to hear from you!  Please take a few minutes to complete the Issues and Opportunities questionnaire using the link below and share your feedback with the planning team.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/superiorsurvey1

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.  Last September, the Town launched "Ask Superior", a 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 hours 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.

Neighborhood Meeting

Wednesday, June 13th

6:00-8:00 p.m.

The Town Board awarded a contract for the 2012 Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project to Asphalt Specialties on May 14th.  Work is scheduled to begin the week of June 4th. This year's project will include reconstruction on several streets in the Circle Park and Creekside neighborhoods as well as a slurry seal on McCaslin Blvd., south of Coalton Road.  The soon to be improved streets are:

A.  Circle Park

1. Rand Way
2. Grayden Court
3. Cedaridge Circle
4. Dillon Way
5. Estabrook Way       
6. Holyoke Way
7. Firestone Way
8. Coal Ridge Drive
9. Coal Creek Drive (in Circle Park)
10. Eldorado Drive (Alma Lane to Coal Ridge Drive)

B.   Creekside

1. Clayton Circle

C.   McCaslin Blvd. Slurry Seal, SH 128 to Calmante South Access

The Town of Superior Parks, Recreation, and Open Space department is excited to announce the launch of a partnership with Project Coyote, an organization that promotes coexistence between people and coyotes. Project Coyote will work with the Town to coordinate outreach to the community that promotes coexistence and will assist Town staff by responding to coyote concerns and questions from the public.  

Coyotes are native to Colorado and are one of the most adaptable and resilient native carnivores in North America. They serve a vital ecological role in helping to reduce rodent populations and maintain bird species diversity and abundance by limiting mesocarnivore populations (i.e. foxes, raccoons, skunks, etc.). Revered as North America's native Song Dog by many Native American tribes, the call of the coyote can now be heard in every U.S. state except Hawaii.

Want to learn more about living with coyotes and promoting a coexistence with the species? Or do you have questions you would like answered about coyotes and coyote behavior? If so, plan on attending a community meeting on Thursday, June 28 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at Town Hall with Ashely DeLaup, Project Coyote's Colorado representative. Ashley will provide a presentation on coyotes, share information, answer questions, and more.

For more information on Project Coyote, please visit:  www.projectcoyote.org
Project Coyote promotes coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science, and advocacy.

Interested in becoming part of the Town of Superior "Coyote Crew"? This volunteer group will be trained in helping the community coexist with coyotes. Volunteers will be asked to periodically walk the trails within their neighborhoods, and attend community events to share information learned with other residents. If interested please attend the community presentation or email volunteerops@superiorco.gov.

Slow the Flow Colorado is a FREE sprinkler inspection program available primarily to residents of participating Colorado water providers.  In some jurisdictions HOA's and commercial properties are also eligible.  The sprinkler inspections - also known as irrigation audits - are conducted by trained water auditors.

Why should I participate?

• It's a professional service provided at no charge to you, with substantial benefits to your landscape
• ­Receive a customized watering schedule for a green, long-lasting landscape - for free!
• Learn practical, easy, do-it-yourself sprinkler maintenance
• ­Learn how to maximize the life of your system
• ­Do your part to conserve Colorado's water!
• Learn how to improve your systems performance

How much does the inspection cost?

Nothing.  Eighteen water providers partnered with the CRC to make this popular program free.

How long will it take?

The entire process will take about 2 hours.

When can I get an inspection?

Inspections run from June until August annually.

Sprinkler Inspection 101

Who will do the inspection?

Professionally-trained water auditors scheduled by the Center for ReSource Conservation (CRC).

What happens at the inspection?

A sprinkler inspection includes the following:

• ­A visual inspection to pinpoint any problems in your sprinkler system
• ­Tests to measure the precipitation rate of your sprinkler system
• ­Tests to determine how evenly the water is covering the intended area
• ­Soil sample to determine root depth and soil type

What will I get after the inspection?

You will receive a customized watering schedule as well as recommendations and tips to make your sprinkler system more effective and efficient.  Plus get resources for improving your landscape and keep it beautiful and healthy.

Steps To a Free Inspection

1 Review your eligibility

If you receive water from a participating water provider AND you have an operating underground irrigation system, you are eiligible.  HOA's and commercial sites, please call 303-999-3820 x217 for eligibility.

2 Request an Inspection

Online Complete the request form online at: www.ConservationCenter.org

Phone Call 303-999-3820 x217

3 Schedule an Inspection

As we move into the summer months, I thought it would be a good time to remind everyone about the dangers related to fireworks.   In 2011 there were three fires started within the town that we can directly relate to illegal fireworks.  Fortunately all of those fires were quickly extinguished and the amount of damage done was minimal, however any damage done to someone else's property is never insignificant.  Anyone who uses fireworks and starts a fire that causes any amount of damage can be charged with Arson.

Currently the Superior municipal code makes it illegal to possess or use any fireworks that explode or leave the ground.  This limits the legal fireworks to sparklers, fountains and similar devices.  Due to the hot and dry conditions, please be extremely cautious with all fireworks.  Because of these conditions, ALL fireworks and firework sales are being banned in the unincorporated portions of Boulder County.  

Be safe and have an enjoyable summer.

Sgt. Jim Chamberlin

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Town of Superior

720-564-2697

By Alan Bloom,

Firefighter - Director

Are your tax dollars being managed well?  That's the question you should be asking of your government entities whether it's Federal, State, Local or the Fire Department.  I ask that question and the one organization where I, and my fellow Board members, so have direct control is Rocky Mountain Fire.

As a Fire Department we are committed to being able to provide exemplary levels of service for fire, medical and rescue.  Our revenue comes primarily from property taxes based upon real estate valuation.  During the past several years, as property values have decreased or remained flat, the Department's revenues have decreased or remained flat.  However, the cost of operating the Department has increased and continues to increase.