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City's new website - "click" it out!
The city's new website is going live Monday, May 24. We hope you'll click around the site and see the new features that will help you stay on top of Commerce City news, and much more. Features include:
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A new look, which better reflects the city's image, -
A calendar of city events that is easily accessible from the home page, as are links to Parks and Recreation, Economic Development and job openings, -
A feature that allows you to sign up to follow the city on its Facebook and Twitter pages, and have information sent directly to you, -
Ask C3, the city's online customer service program, is prominently displayed and ready for your comments, suggestions and complaints, -
And many more!
One goal of the website development committee was to enable visitors to access information within three clicks of a mouse, and we're hopeful you will find this to be the case for your information needs.
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The Business Advancement Taskforce presented City Council with recommendations for economic development at the May 17 council meeting. The taskforce is made up of current and prospective Commerce City business people. The group's recommendations include a short-term incentive package to spur business and development growth in 2010, and long-term recommendations that support and enhance the recently adopted Commerce City Economic Development Strategic Plan.
To learn more about the six-month incentive program, visit www.c3ed.com starting June 1, or call Commerce City Economic Development at 303-289-3620.
303.289.3620.
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Diggin' Derby
The city continues work to transform Derby, with construction beginning on the intersection of 72nd Place and Monaco Street. This intersection will be redesigned with brick pavers, wider sidewalks and beautiful landscaping.
The Derby Resource Center building will receive a facelift, with installation of a new awning, signs, landscaping and patio, along with lighting improvements.
Both projects begin in May and will last much of the summer. Derby will be open for business throughout construction.
For more information about Derby redevelopment, contact Charlene Meeker at 303-289-1735 or send her an e-mail at cmeeker@c3gov.com. |
Derby intersection construction
As noted above, the intersection of East 72nd Place and Monaco Street is now closed as crews begin demolition work there. Utility work will be under way the last week in May. While the intersection is expected to remain closed for several months, all businesses will be accessible and will remain open.
Other projects:
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Set to open the week of May 24 is a new bridge along Dahlia Street near I-76; Adams County recently completed work to replace the old bridge there. The City of Thornton next begins a project to realign Dahlia, with construction activity expected next week. Dahlia Street closures are expected beginning in late July or early August.
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46th annual Memorial Day Parade
 Commerce City hosts its 46th annual Memorial Day Parade, one of the largest in the country, on Monday, May 31. Entries will start along the nearly two-mile route at about 10 a.m. The last of nearly 115 entries will be on display before the grandstands some time after noon.
This year's theme, "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave," pays homage to the many military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend America's freedoms.
This year's grand marshals are Gary Drotar and Robert Otis. The Parade will be emceed by Aristea Brady from KUSA Channel 9. |
Reaching out
The city's first Neighborhood Outreach is scheduled for River Run Park, 11515 Oswego Street on Thursday, June 10, 6-8:30 p.m. The goal of this program is to facilitate interaction between residents, City Council members, city staff and community service agencies and organizations so you can be better informed about what is going on in your city.
Enjoy the free picnic and live entertainment at this event, sponsored by the City Council. For more information, contact Maripat Gallas at 303-289-3761. |
