KING OF THE TITANS Matt Chan, a firefighter at North Metro Fire Rescue District Station 62 on Huron Street, won season 2 of The Titan Games television show. This athletic competition series appears on NBC and is hosted by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Congratulations! ▶ Go to www.nbc.com/the-titan-games for more on the show and to see clips of Matt's performance.

Sept 2020 • Issue 273 Northglenn Connection

The state is under a Safer- The city government is starting to "MASK UP & MOVE FORWARD" IN THIS EDITION At-Home and in the Vast, The Northglenn Recreation Center and Northglenn Senior Center Great Outdoors order. GET 2 TOGETHER: Ward 2 now have limited openings. Also, COVID-19 testing will be available in residents are invited to a virtual Face masks are required in Northglenn on Wednesdays at least through October. COVID-19 neighborhood meeting. ▶ Page 3 all indoor public places. ▶ Go to Page 7 for details. A DIFFERENT NIGHT OUT: The city will still host National Night ▶ RTD FasTracks' N Line Out, but it will have a dierent feel All Aboard! to Begin Service Sept. 21 this year. ▶ Page 4 At long last the N line is opening FEELING PARCHED: The entire Sept. 21! Though COVID-19 restric- TRAVELING STATION DETAILS state is under drought conditions, tions are limiting the celebration, a EXHIBIT so let's conserve now! ▶ Page 9 VIP train will pass through stations Visitors to the Northglenn in each city along the line where • 112th station will see the GET ENERGIZED: Xcel Energy and station ribbon cutting ceremonies city's commitment to arts and the city are hosting an online class are planned in honor of the opening culture up close. ▶ Go to Page with energy-saving tips. ▶ Page 9 of N Line service. 10 for all the details. Northglenn will host a small Northglenn • 112th FREE BIKE RIDE: The city is giving ribbon-cutting event around 9:45 • away 125 bicycles – sign up to get a.m. at the Northglenn•112th Address: 11355 York St. (o York Street, north yours! ▶ Page 11 Station. At 10 a.m., RTD will offer $3 of East 112th Avenue) live streaming of the grand opening Cost to travel from the • Car parking: 310 ceremony on their Facebook page Northglenn • 112th or • A PIRATE'S NIGHT FOR ME: Enjoy and website. The line will officially Eastlake • 124th stations to Bike parking: 12 bike lockers and eight racks a pirate night of fun on Sept. 18! open to the public at approximately Union Station from Sept. 28 • Connecting bus routes: 12 and 112 ▶ Page 12 12 p.m. with RTD offering free rides through March 27, 2021. • to the public through Sunday, Sept. FlexRides: Thornton FlexRide 27. • Travel time to Union Station: 24 minutes FRIDAY NIGHT (MOVIE) LIGHTS: Check out the films we're going The 13-mile rail line will connect $5.25 to show as part of the Fall Movie the north metro area and downtown Cost a‘er the first six months. Series. ▶ Page 12 , with stops in Northglenn, (Frequent use passes are Thornton, Commerce City, the available through RTD). National Western Complex and Union Station. Eventually, the line CLOSURES will extend north to Highway 7, as RTD SERVICE funds are available. CHANGES Eastlake • 124th • City Hall, Northglenn Recreation Center, Northglenn Senior Center, Trains will run every 30 minutes The opening of the N Line • Address: 12500 Claude Ct., Thornton (Just Maintenance & Operations Facility at all times during service hours. aects more than just the north of the Northglenn-Thornton boundary) and Municipal Court will be closed The two-car commuter rail vehi- rail line. RTD is making • Car parking: 410 on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance cles on the N Line have seating adjustments to bus routes of Labor Day. Administration, the for 91 passengers in each car, two throughout Adams County • Bike parking: 10 bike lockers and five racks Building Division and the City ADA-compliant seating areas, and in response. Go to www.rtd- • Connecting bus routes: 120, 120L and 128 Clerk's Oice will be closed. spaces for luggage, skis and bikes. denver.com for all the changes. • FlexRides: Thornton FlexRide • Trash will be picked up as normal. ▶ For more details, go to www. • Travel time to Union Station: 29 minutes • The Sept. 7 study session has been rtd-denver.com/fastracks/n-line. canceled.

City of Northglenn • 11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn, CO 80233 • 303.451.8326 • www.northglenn.org

3 #CITYHALLSELFIE DAY PHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCIES: 911 Animal Control ...... 303.450.8886 Animal Impound ...... 303.288.3294 Building Permits ...... 303.450.8745 City Hall ...... 303.451.8326 City Clerk ...... 303.450.8756 A number of city employees celebrated City Hall Selfie Day on Aug. 14 by taking a selfie in front of a city building, area or just out on the City Court ...... 303.450.8701 job. ▶ Go to www.youtube.com/cityofnorthglenn to check out a video of all the selfies turned in! City Manager ...... 303.450.8709 Economic ...... 303.450.8743 Development  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Fire (non-emerg) ...... 303.452.9910 (North Metro Fire Rescue) AUG. 17: STUDY SESSION WHAT IS PRIVATE ACTIVITY Gra‰ iti Hotline ...... 303.252.3849 Communications ...... 303.450.8713 • Topics: 2020 Legislative Session year in review, Northglenn BOND (PAB) ASSIGNMENT? Neighborhood Services ...303.280.7876 COVID-19 testing site (see Page 7 for details), Private Activity (Code Enforcement) Bond assignment, and Adams County Minor Home Repair Annually, the City of Northglenn receives an allocation Program and CDBG funding of Private Activity Bond (PAB) capacity from the Parks & Trails ...... 303.280.7821 state to benefit the community. The 2020 allocation Planning & Zoning ...... 303.450.8739 AUG. 24: REGULAR MEETING for Northglenn is $2,063,764. PABs are tax-exempt Police (non-emergency) ...303.288.1535 • Kristin Robledo interviewed for Citizens’ A„ airs Board bonds issued by public entities, in this case the City of Northglenn, to provide low-cost financing for private Police Records ...... 303.450.8892 • Proclamation: Overdose Awareness Day – Aug. 31, 2020 projects that serve a public purpose. Rec Center ...... 303.450.8800 • Presentations: August Neighborhood Beautification and For example, these bonds can be used by housing Senior Center ...... 303.450.8801 Magnificent Tree Awards (see Page 6 for list), Q1 and Q2 2020 authorities to finance a‰ ordable housing projects, to Snow & Ice Removal ...... 303.450.4001 Economic Development and NURA reports. support qualified redevelopment projects, or for single- Streets...... 303.450.4001 • Consent Agenda: COVID-19 nonprofit grant subrecipient family mortgage revenue bonds. Trash & Recycling ...... 303.450.4004 agreements (CR-117)– passed unanimously ▶ See Page 7 for This year Northglenn opted to assign their PABs to Utility Billing ...... 303.450.8770 list. the Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) Volunteering ...... 303.450.8904 • to support home loans to low and moderate income Public Hearing/Second Reading: Diversity, Inclusivity and Water ...... 303.450.4045 Social Equity Board (CB-1950) – no one signed up to give public families in Northglenn. Conservation Hotline comment; passed unanimously Water/Sewer Problems ....303.450.8770 • Budget hearing amendment (CB-1951) – unanimous approval Water/Sewer ...... 303.451.1289 on first reading MINOR HOME REPAIR 24-hour Line • 2020-2021 School Resource O„ icer Program IGA (CR-116) – PROGRAM IN WORKS passed unanimously City Council directed sta‰ to work on an agreement with NORTHGLENN • City Council Travel Policy (CR-121) – passed unanimously Adams County to o‰ er the Minor Home Repair Program CONNECTION to Northglenn residents. • Comprehensive Financial Policy (CR-122) – passed The Northglenn Connection is unanimously This program utilizes Community Development Block delivered monthly to residents as a Grant (CDBG) federal funding to assist low-income • (CR-123) – reference for city information and Private Activity Bonds 2020 assignment to CHFA homeowners with health and safety home repairs. passed unanimously to learn about what is happening If the agreement is executed, Northglenn residents in the community. This and • Northglenn Civic Center Master Plan Discussion items: on a fixed income may apply for home repairs such as past editions are also at www. Phase 1 Implementation August update, council ex-o‰ icio water heater or furnace replacement, access ramps, roof northglenn.org/connection. Contact appointment to Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Equity Board repairs, windows and doors. John Eisel at [email protected] for any questions, comments or concerns.

WARD 2 VIRTUAL MEETING: TUES., SEPT 22, 5:30-7:30 P.M. SOCIAL MEDIA Even though social distancing is limiting in-person meetings, Ward 2 council members Becky Brown and Joyce Downing www.facebook.com/ still want to know what's on the minds of residents in their ward. Go towww.northglenn.org/engage for sign-in and call-in cityofnorthglenn details for this virtual meeting. You're encouraged to bring questions and comments about the city and specifically Ward 2. www.twitter.com/ Discussion topics: • Tra‰ ic calming, specifically on NorthglennCo Claude Court • Minor Home Repair Program www.youtube.com/ • Diversity, Inclusivity and Social cityofnorthglenn • Northglenn COVID-19 testing site Equity Board www.northglenn.org/ • Police Department assessment and • New Northglenn Recreation Center, nextdoor any resulting changes Senior Center and Theatre update www.instagram.com/ ▶ Contact information for the council members is on Page 2. Brown Downing cityofnorthglenn

June 2020 General Fund Financial Report July 2020 Crime Statistics Figures are through the end of June. 2020 Annual Budget These charts show statistics from the Police Department for theft from a motor vehicle, General Fund Expenditures Year to Date burglary and motor vehicle theft in the city over the last six months and from July 2019. 2020 Actual Year to Date is 39.4% of the 2020 AnnualBudget To report a non life-threatening crime, call 303.288.1535. Dial 911 in an emergency. 2019 Actual Year to Date Total Revenue Components Theft From Motor Vehicle Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft

30 27 27 25 26 26 26 25 23 24 21 21 21 20

$12,709,278 15 $11,981,508 $32,279,072 $11,879,302 14 $11,235,488 15 13 13 12 13 $8,880,443

$8,368,692 11 11 $29,076,328 $22,099,263 10 8 7 $2,724,228 $2,090,903 $1,218,719 $1,020,700 $968,604 $839,889 $751,386 $802,045 $520,000 $338,866 $383,048 $350,349 $341,248 $397,563 $197,378 5 2019 2019 Total Taxes Inter- License User Charges Fines & Other General Fund 2019 Revenue government & Permits & Fees Forfeits Revenues Expenditures 0 JUL FEB JUL JUL FEB JUL JUL FEB JUL

Go to www.northglenn.org/transparency for more detailed reports. APR APR APR MAY JUN MAY JUN MAY JUN MAR MAR MAR 4

City Supporting Local Partners ▶Resources for People, Businesses, Schools in Response to COVID-19 We have learned a lot as a city during after school care and many more ancil- related story, Page 7. We are also looking this year's pandemic. As a City Council, "We are now in a position lary services and programs tied to public at whether a remote learning support together with our to dig deeper and fi nd ways schools were discussed. The need for program, offering full-day licensed city staff, our focus fl exibility and safety were emphasized. childcare, enrichment and educational remained on provid- to help our community We asked, “What would help?” Now we support, would benefi t residents this ing quality services with services that may be need to answer, “Are we in a position fall. and supports to our outside the scope of typical to help?” residents. Our fi rst municipal responsibilities." As we “Mask Up and Move Forward!” priority was to ensure The city has already provided a number through the COVID-19 pandemic, we our city services, like of supports to schools such as youth and will continue to partner with local agen- Leighty public safety and supporting our families. We provided adult masks, cases of hand sanitizer, cies, Adams 12 Five Star Schools and public works, continued. We are now in masks and hand sanitizer to families, and summer fun goody bags (includ- other regional partners. This pandemic a position to dig deeper and fi nd ways too. ing a restaurant gift card) with summer is not over. We must stay strong, focus on to help our community with services meal distributions. We also awarded solutions and how best to balance needs that may be outside the scope of typical In August, Adams 12 Five Star Schools a $110,885 CARES Act funds grant to with available resources to provide our municipal responsibilities. We have Superintendent Chris Gdowski presented the Five Star Education Foundation community with services – as we always extended our use of CARES Act funds to City Council the start-of-school plans to support COVID-19 related needs in have, but now with a COVID-19 lens. creatively with the restaurant program, called Onward: Remote Learning. ▶ See nutrition services, hygiene supplies, #NorthglennProud giving residents $25 gift cards to local related story, below. Remote learning, child care, school supplies and technol- restaurants – helping businesses while learning pods, school lunches, before/ ogy to support remote learning. ▶ See — Mayor Meredith Leighty

Adams 12 Maneuvering Through COVID-19 ▶In September, School District Utilizing Online Teaching, Learning Pods Adams 12 Five Star Schools

School is back in session for students in Adams 12 Five Star Schools, but it is not quite the same as years past. All students in the Five Star District began the school year on Thursday, Aug. 27, with remote learning and some periodic, small group in-person opportunities that will continue through at least Friday, Sept. 25.

A decision will be made on or before Friday, Sept. 11, about the continued learning model for the remain- Some Adams 12 students will participate in a learning pod like this one at least through September. der of the fi rst semester. Regardless of the decision, an online-learning option will remain in place for students, staff and families a meaningful educational independent remote learning from a school in a safe interested students and families for the remainder of experience in a safe environment that includes various environment with staff support and social interaction the 2020-2021 school year. Plans regarding continued ways to engage in learning. All students will have during normal school hours. learning models will take into consideration three key the opportunity to connect in small groups with their priorities: safety, family needs and effi ciency (i.e. greater classroom teacher (elementary) or assigned advisor Finally, students in special populations and preschool predictability and a consistent learning experience for (secondary) on a periodic basis virtually and some will have some specialized, in-person and remote students and staff). in-person. Learning pods have been set up for K-8 instruction available each week. students in schools throughout the district to provide a The district's goal for the school year is to provide all cost-free, in-person option where students can do their ▶ For more, visit www.adams12.org/onward.

New Feel, Sites for National Night Out CODE FOR

Tues., Oct. 6, 5-7:30 and hand sanitizer. Food ADAMS p.m., see locations in trucks will be on-site so NATIONAL NIGHT OUT COUNTY box to the right you can purchase food or LOCATIONS dessert, or you can bring National Night Out Are you a mission-driven digital your own meal. (Note: • Central Park in Fox Run, Fox Run will still be held in professional with project- This year, National Night Parkway and East 108th Avenue Northglenn this year, related life experience? Do Out is NOT a potluck). but it’s going to have a • Larson Park, East 108th Avenue you want to assist residents Go to www.northglenn. different feel. In light and Larson Drive throughout the area? org/nno to see which of COVID-19 and the food trucks will be at • Wyco Park, East 117th Way and resulting restrictions, the annual event Adams County is partnering your local park – you will be able to order Wyco Drive will be held at city parks and public with Code for America to early and pick up or order on-site! areas, rather than being hosted at individ- • Kiwanis Park, Garland Drive and provide Community Fellowship ual residences. Blue Jay Lane (No swimming; the opportunities. Fellows Please wear face masks and bring your pool will be closed) enthusiastically use their Residents are invited to congregate, meet own chairs or blankets for sitting. skills and experience to help • Danahy Park, Roseanna Drive and local offi cials and police staff, and enjoy government work better for all Livingston Drive an evening in the park. There will be For more information, go online to www. residents, especially the ones fun giveaways, along with free masks northglenn.org/nno. • Huron Crossing Park, West 117th who need it most. Avenue and Melody Drive Skills sought include soˆ ware • E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 THANK YOU PAST HOSTS! developer, designer, product Community Center Drive The city would like to thank all our National Night Out hosts for welcoming manager and data scientist. neighbors to your home year aˆ er year. Even though we won’t see you at • Centennial Park, Melody Drive and For more information, go to your place, we look forward to catching up with you in our local parks. Kennedy Drive http://jobs.codeforamerica.org. 5 ECONOMIC STATISTICS Economic Indicators for 2020 MASK MOVE FORWARD UP &

COVID-19 BUSINESS RECOVERY SUPPORT So far in 2020, the Economic Development sta has been dedicated to business retention e orts and helping city businesses navigate through COVID-19. The department focused its time on developing resources, tools, grants, and communicating with businesses. Below are a few of these e orts: Unemployment Rate History • Business Town Hall: Rules, outdoorexpansion to apply or learn Re-opening & Resources was held more. 14% 12.5% on June 4. It was well attended • Implemented the Business 12% City State County by approximately 40 people. 10.4% 12.5% 10.7% 11.6% COVID-19 Resources page on the 10% 9.6% Speakers included Ray Gonzales, 8.9% city website to keep businesses Source: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment county manager for Adams County; 8% informed of regulations, programs, 6.2% Bo Martinez, president/CEO for and resources available to assist 6% Adams County Regional Economic 4.3% 3.8% 4.1% them during the pandemic. ▶ Go 4% 3.1% 3.5% Partnership; and Mellissa Sager, 2.5% to www.northglenn.org/covidbiz to policy & intergovernmental a‡ airs 2% learn more. manager for Tri-County Health 0% Department. • Economic Development sta‡ serves 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 6/2020 on the Adams County Business • Implemented the Shop and Dine in Support & Retention Response Place directory on the Northglenn Northglenn Housing Statistics & Recovery Team, which works NORTHGLENN HOUSING STATISTICS website and linked it to the Adams collaboratively throughout the County’s ADCO To Go web page. county to develop resources and $365K- The sites promote businesses $410K programs to assist businesses  open for take-out, curbside and with COVID-19. Go to http:// Median List Price $747K delivery services. ▶ Go to http:// adamscountycovid19.org/business- List Price Range adamscountycovid19.org/adco-   support-and-retention-response- 26 13 to-go and www.northglenn.org/ recovery-team to learn more. Average Days on Market Inventory shopndineinplace. Source: Valuecheck - 6/2020 • Biz is Back banners were installed • Sta‡ worked closely with the at 15 strategic commercial locations Planning Division and City Clerk’s throughout Northglenn to promote O‡ ice to promote the Temporary shopping and dining opportunities NEW BUSINESSES: Q2 2020 Use Permit for outdoor dining. Five in the city. ▶ See design below. businesses have taken advantage of • Carniceria Santa Rosalia leased 2,660 square feet at 1456 W. 104th this program to date: Bad Daddy's Ave. This fresh meat and grocery store employs eight people. ▶ For more Burger Bar, Cracker Barrel, Periodic information, call 720.216.0607 or go to www.santarosaliameatshop.com. Brewing, Texas Roadhouse, and The • Grandma’s Natural Remedies subleased 500 square feet from Esprit de Vie Glenn. ▶ Go to www.northglenn.org/ at 11184 Huron St., Suite 8. This one-person operation o‡ ers natural remedy products containing CBD and essential oils. ▶ For more information, call 720.645.2095. • Local Choice Heating & Air Conditioning leased 2,375 square feet at 10750 COVID-19 CITY BUSINESS GRANTS Irma Drive, Suite 1. This HVAC service and repair shop employs five people. ▶ For more details, call 303.656.0600 or visit www.localchoiceheatingandair.com. Northglenn received $3.1 million in CARES Act funding through Adams County to assist with programs and grants to help fight the negative impacts • O‹ ice Evolution Northglenn leased 11,300 square feet at 11190 Grant St., Suite of COVID-19. City Council approved funds to implement these three programs 550. This co-working o‡ ice space o‡ ers private o‡ ices, virtual o‡ ice solutions, to assist Northglenn businesses: conference rooms, and shared workspaces. They employ two people. ▶ For more information, call 720.307.3935 or go to www.o‡ iceevolution.com. • The Business is Back Recovery • Elevate Small Business Grant: The Grant provides up to $5,000 Elevate Small Business Grant • Phenix Salon Suites welcomed the following businesses to their location at to reimburse businesses for closed on June 30, 2020, providing 10620 Melody Drive, Unit F. Each employs one person unless otherwise noted. COVID-19 related purchases of $494,271.37 of rent/mortgage • Blondaholix specializes in cuts, style, color, hair extensions, balayage, ombre, Personal Protective Equipment assistance to 129 Northglenn small Brazillian treatments and blowouts. ▶ For more information, call 720.440.0142. (PPE), business equipment and businesses that were negatively operational supplies, and workspace impacted by COVID-19. • Hair by Blue Heather specializes in color, perms, hair extensions, corrective and physical space modifications. color, balayage, ombre and waxing. ▶ For more information, call 303.801.8196. • Mini-Dining Grant: Through COVID-19 related expenses incurred the Mini-Dining Grant, the city • Nail’d It specializes in manicures, pedicures, acrylic, rebase, gel nails, from March 15 to Sept. 30, 2020 purchased $125,000 in gi¢ cards overlay, polish and nail art and design. They employ two people. ▶ For more are eligible and $500,000 has been from 40 local restaurants, providing information, call 719.679.7345 or 251.545.1939. allocated for the program. As of each with $3,125 in immediate sales Aug. 20, 42 grants were approved • Polished Locks o‡ ers cuts, style, color hair extensions, color, balayage, ombre, revenue. The $25 gi¢ cards were for $131,467. Go to www.northglenn. Brazilian treatments and blowouts. ▶ For more information, call 303.981.8532. distributed to Northglenn residents org/BIBGrant to apply. to encourage dining local and to • The Bandoline Hair Parlor o‡ ers cut, style, color, hair extensions, special possibly try out a new restaurant. occasion, braiding, balayage, ombre, Brazilian treatments, keratin treatments, blowouts and waxing. ▶ For more information, call 720.323.5388.

BUSINESS ANNIVERSARIES: Q2 2020 The city would like to recognize and thank the following companies that celebrated major milestones of doing business in the city. Congratulations! 40 Years: 20 Years: • Bank of The West • Dollar Tree Stores • EnduraPet* • T-Mobile • Northglenn Optometric • Acupuncture & Healing • Luan K Tran, DDS • Madcox Tools* • K&G Fashion Store 5 Years: Center Center of Colorado • Mane Design • LCL Hunting Knives* 10 Years: • Boot Barn • Roadmasters Auto and • BBVA Compass Bank - • PetSmart • Melody Day Spa Tire Center 120th Avenue • B&B Blending • Centennial Estate Sales* • Rocky Mountain Extreme • BBVA Compass Bank - 15 Years: • Crossfit Surge • Imperium Event Center Huron Street • Seoul BBQ 2 and Sushi • CubeSmart • Doc's Apothecary * – Home-based business.

▶ On the Web: Go to www.northglenn.org/biz to find out more about economic development in Northglenn. DISCOVERNorthglenn 6

City Manager's Column: A Letter from Heather Geyer Homelessness Task Force Takes Shape term goals. From those goals, the following subcom- With COVID-19 health risks and cold weather around ▶25 Stakeholders mittees were formed: the corner, I am pleased this group has a robust start. • Outreach: Understand who the PEH in Northglenn They will be meeting in their subcommittee groups and Identify Five Focuses are, identify specifi c needs for the PEH in Northglenn, as a larger group soon. I look forward to hearing their and gain an understanding of PEH beyond the federal ideas on addressing the issues PEH face. Earlier this year, City Council created a task force to Point in Time survey data address homelessness issues in our In addition, council approved the creation of a • Case Management: Help PEH apply for services and community. Housing Opportunities new position using CARES Act funds, a COVID-19 collect needed documents (for example, an ID card) is one of our city Strategic Plan Community Resource Navigator. We are pleased to have goals, and addressing homelessness • Community Education: Include residents and Jessica Hulse fi lling this role to help our residents with is an action item under this goal. businesses, share with our community who the PEH any issues that arise from the COVID-19 pandemic, Originally slated to start work in are in Northglenn, work to humanize PEH through from utility assistance to mental health resources to April, COVID-19 caused a delay in storytelling, and seek community sponsors homelessness. If you need assistance, please contact the task force kick-off. I am pleased her at [email protected] or 720.822.0558. ▶ Read Geyer to share that the group met virtu- • Resources: Inventory resources available to help more about Hulse in the COVID-19 Resident Recovery ally on Aug. 11 and started work on this important PEH in Northglenn; collaborate with other cities, Support section on Page 7. community issue. Adams County, and the region; identify options for fi rst responders beyond hospitals and detox If you want to hear the main portion of the last meeting, Twenty-fi ve people attended the meeting to help go to www.northglenn.org/webdocs. For more details, identify ways the city can provide a “warm hand” • Preventive Efforts: Find gaps in current resources; identify supports like mobile laundry/showers, contact Assistant to the City Manager Rupa Venkatesh to persons experiencing homelessness (PEH). After at [email protected] or 303.450.8716. an introduction to the task at hand, the group met in mental health, hygiene and behavioral services; and seek affordable and supportive housing options different breakout rooms to discuss short and long- — City Manager Heather Geyer

THIS TREE IS BEAUTIFUL YARD WINNERS MAGNIFICENT Volunteers canvassed the city and selected these The 2020 Most Magnificent Tree is homes to earn beautiful yard awards. To see the a Northglenn original. Owen and pictures of the homes, go to www.northglenn.org/ Leona Dignan are the first owners of beautifulyards: their home at 10767 Ura Lane. Owen planted a Seedless Green Ash in the Yard of the Month: August 2020 front yard as a seedling in 1969, the • Garrett Zanol & ...... 10700 Kimblewyck Cir., #126 same year the city incorporated. Nicol Griego Now a­ er 65 years of marriage, they • Scott Campbell ...... 2739 E. 109th Ave. have five children, six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren – and one • Dan Howell ...... 11856 Gaylord Way Most Magnificent Tree. Pass by their • Kim & Eric Ho‡ man ...... 2087 E. 115th Pl. house to view this terrific timber or go to www.northglenn.org/ • Gloria Larson ...... 11274 Corona Dr. magnificenttree, where you can see • Je‡ & Connie Ebbesen ...... 10971 Rosalie Dr. all the winners of this award. • Liz McRae ...... 1402 E. 108th Ave. • Kem & Vince Noda ...... 10931 Pearl Way NEED MULCH? WE'VE GOT SOME – FOR FREE! • Robert & Myra Vandewoestyne ...... 11841 Lincoln St. Take some free mulch from two large piles sitting at 12301 Claude Court. This site is open from 8 a.m. to • Bill Smith & Sandy Dreiling ...... 1483 W. 111th Pl. either end of the city. 3 p.m. on Saturday only. However, city sta‡ are on • Kay Pflieger ...... 10838 Brewer Dr. hand to help load the mulch at this location – you The first is in the north parking lot of Northwest just need to sign a waiver. If you plan on loading the • Ryan & Anna Adkins ...... 10688 Varese Lane Open Space, West 112th Avenue and Ranch Drive. mulch yourself, you must bring your own shovels, as The site is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. • Carol Woitalewicz, ...... 10033 Pecos St. none are available from the city. Please note that this location is not sta‡ ed, so you Krystal & Jerry Luthye will need to load the mulch by yourself. This mulch is available to anyone – person or business, resident or not. Long Term Home Beautiful: The other is at the Yard Waste Mulching Center Summer 2020 inside the city’s Maintenance & Operations Facility, For more information, call 303.450.4004. • Brian & Mi Duke ...... 10526 Madison Way • Jose & Mary Vargas ...... 2582 E. 109th Ave. Now's A Great Time To Plant a Tree • Ted & Ursula Bieglinajtys ...... 11617 Humboldt St. • Mike & Karen Roes ...... 2046 E. 113th Pl. Colorado State Forest Service • Adding peat moss or manure to grass and weeds out of mulched • Alberta Aguilar & Mark Baca ...... 1167 E. 111th Pl. Sept. 1 through Oct. 15 is an soil in the planting hole is not areas as they compete for the optimal time to plant new trees. If necessary. (Too much can cause same resources as your new tree. • Shanda Stearns ...... 10719 Carrol Lane a “potted tree” effect and restrict you’ve decided to put a new one • If necessary, stake the tree root growth.) Backfi ll the hole • Les & Linda Lippold ...... 355 E. 112th Dr. in your yard, here are some tips to properly to keep the root ball with the original soil. • help it survive the climate of the from shifting. The main tree Clayton McLeod ...... 10973 Bannock St. Front Range: • Do not fertilize at planting time. stem must be able to sway • Don & Bernie Mathison ...... 1130 Claire Lane slightly; if it is too rigid, root • • Plant the top of the root ball • Use mulch three to four inches growth, the diameter of stem and Jorge Martinez ...... 10416 Pompey Way slightly above ground level. The deep, pull back six inches height growth will be adversely & Edith Melendez root collar (fl are) must be visible from the trunk of the tree, and affected. • Georgia Swadley ...... 169 Belford Dr. one inch above fi nal grade. extend the mulch ring one foot beyond the root ball. This will • Use wide straps to tie trees to • Set the root ball on solid ground Water Wise Yard: Summer 2020 protect roots, hold soil moisture, stakes. Do not use wire, string, and not on loose backfi ll in the reduce weed growth and provide rope or rubber hose around the • Tom & Judy Carter ...... 10952 Blue Jay Lane hole; this eliminates settling. tree. a protective strip to eliminate • April Baile ...... 1723 Graves Ct. • Remove all or at least the top mechanical damage from • Remove stakes and straps after ½ of all wire and baskets from lawnmowers and weed eaters. • Kevin & Patti O’Shea ...... 10858 Brewer Dr. roots are established, usually balled and burlapped trees; Porous landscape cloth may be one or two growing seasons. completely remove containers placed between the soil and the from containerized stock. mulch. Do not use plastic. Keep • Keep soil moist but not saturated. 7 COVID-19 OPERATIONS COVID-19 Aid Although the state is slowly opening, information can change quickly. Below are general guidelines for Non-Profi ts for city services, facilities, programs and events. If something is not listed, assume it is operating as City Council approved $500,000 of CARES Act normal. Go to www.northglenn.org/covidops for city-related COVID-19 updates. funds for Northglenn non-profi ts that support ▶ For private industry guidelines, go to www.tchd.org or https://covid19.colorado.gov. residents with COVID-19 related challenges. The Outside Agency Funding (OAF) committee has approved the following grant applications: City Services & Facilities Programs & Events • A Precious Child, for emergency and hard-to- • City Council meetings and study sessions In-Person O erings fi nd supplies: $5,000 are being shown live virtually (See Page 2). • Prescription delivery by the Police Department. Call • Adams County Food Bank for increased need: • Yard Waste Mulching Center is open 8 a.m. 303.450.8893 or go to www.northglenn.org/prescription. $5,000 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays only. • Pirate Night (See Page 12) • Almost Home to support rent/mortgage assis- • Maintenance & Operations Facility is • Fall Drive-In Movie Series (See Page 12) tance: $40,000 open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. This includes right of way permits. • Sports (Sign up at www.northglenn.org/playnorthglenn) • Atlantis ADAPT for Nursing Home Exit Project: $10,000 • City Hall is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Youth 3v3 basketball league at Al Thomas Park starts weekdays, which includes: Sept. 8. (Grades 3 through 8) • Benefi ts in Action for health benefi t navigation: $10,000 • City Clerk • Building • Human Resources • Youth coed outdoor volleyball at Jaycee Park starts • CASA for teleworking supplies: $4,000 • Economic Development • Utility Billing Sept. 9. (Grades 5 through 8) • Planning • Central Visitation Program to offset the cost of • Adult so¥ ball leagues at Jaycee Park start Sept. 22 or providing family visitation safely: $5,000 • The Northglenn Recreation Center is 25. (Men's and coed leagues) open from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. • Clinica Family Health to provide physical and • Snappers youth swim team is now operating. Visit Reservations are required for all rec mental health care to the uninsured: $75,000 www.northglennsnappers.com for details. center use; call 303.450.8800 or to go www. • Cold Weather Care to fund dividers, PPE, northglenn.org/playnorthglenn. • Outdoor fitness at Danahy Park, Roseanna Drive and thermometers, etc. at shelter locations for people Livingston Drive. Pre-registration is required at www. • Lap swim weekdays from 5:30 to 8:15 a.m. experiencing homelessness: $11,250 northglenn.org/playnorthglenn or call 303.450.8800. • Cardio and weight area is open from 5:30 • Community Reach Center to cover costs of • Pilates: 10 a.m. Mondays & Thursdays a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays for 75-minute time mental health services to those unable to pay: slots. • Yoga: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays $40,000 • Racquetball courts are NOT open. • Butts, Gutts & Thighs: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays • Every Child Pediatrics for critical medical care of uninsured children: $23,541 Operating With Limitations • Half of the gym is available for basketball • Zumba Gold: 8 a.m. Saturdays or other active use by reservation for • Five Star Education Foundation for nutrition, • Aquafit at Kiwanis Pool, 9 and 10:15 a.m. weekdays, $4 people of the same household. hygiene, child care, school supplies, and technol- each. Space limited. (Pre-registration needed at www. ogy needs: $110,885 • The Northglenn Senior Center will be northglenn.org/playnorthglenn) open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. Pre- • Food for Hope for increased need at the Virtual O erings: registration is required; call 303.450.8801 or Northglenn High School food bank: $10,000 go to www.northglenn.org/playnorthglenn. • (www.northglenn.org/fitness) Fitness classes • Foster Source for food distribution events for • Kiwanis Pool, 550 Garland Drive, has • Senior activities (www.northglenn.org/seniors) foster families: $15,000 time slots available. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. • (www.facebook.com/ • Growing Home for food and housing assistance: weekdays and 12 to 4:30 p.m. weekends. Preschool read-alongs cityofnorthglenn) $10,000 Space is limited. The season ends Oct. 2, weather permitting. Go to www.northglenn. Virtual and In-Person O erings: • Joyful Journeys Community Enrichment for org/pool for details and to reserve a spot. facility adaptations: $9,280 • Northglenn Youth Theatre (See Page 12) • Northglenn Community Foundation for utility Passport services are not currently being Public events and programs have been altered to meet bill assistance, day camp scholarships and o˜ ered at the City Clerk’s O˜ ice. The regional COVID-19 restrictions. emergency/holiday food program: $52,590 passport agency in Aurora has limited ▶ See brief below. travel.

Closed in-person services for emergencies. Visit • Ralston House for increased service need: state.gov for service updates. $10,000

COVID-19 RESIDENT RECOVERY SUPPORT

Contact Resource Navigator Hulse will be with the city through Dec. Depending on need, Adams County may City of Northglenn utility bill (covers for COVID-19 Assistance 4, 2020. Her compensation is being continue testing at this location past trash and water) covered by CARES Act funding. October. Other testing sites in Adams Northglenn residents have a new ally for • You have not received assistance from County are listed at www.tchd.org/827/ finding COVID-19 assistance. the foundation since April 1, 2020 Free Testing Location at Testing-for-COVID-19. Jessica Hulse has joined the city as a IECRM on Wednesdays • Your current income is within the community resource navigator. She is Utility Assistance Available limits listed on the application exploring the pandemic-related needs Free COVID-19 testing is now available • Your application is complete (don’t of Northglenn and connecting residents on Wednesdays at IECRM (Independent Residents who are struggling financially forget to include all individuals living and local organizations with services Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain), due to the impacts of COVID-19 can in your household!) and resources. 11429 Pearl St. apply for help with their city utility bill. The Northglenn Community Foundation To apply for the grant, go to www. If you or your organization have The site is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. received grant funding through the city northglenncf.org/utility-assistance- increased needs of any kind due to through Oct. 28. No appointment is by way of the CARES Act. This allowed program. COVID-19, please reach out to Hulse necessary, however, the location has a them to temporarily expand their utility for help at [email protected] or limit of 100 tests per day. A rapid result assistance program.  See story above. Applications are due by the last day of 720.822.0558. This could be anything nasal swab antigen test will be o˜ ered. the month. Funding will be awarded from physical safety to accessing With paperwork, testing and processing, Eligibility criteria have changed, making based on need. Grantees are generally resources. a person can expect to spend an hour at the program more accessible to the notified by mail by the end of the first the site to receive their result. community. So if you haven’t qualified week of the following month. If you are Already she has worked with Adams in the past, you may now! awarded funding, a payment is made 12 Five Star Schools, the Police Anyone can drive or walk up for testing, directly to your utility account with the Department, and various other but face masks are required if you are Assistance requirements include: City of Northglenn. organizations to help their constituents. medically able to wear them. Social • Must be a resident of Northglenn for at To qualify under the modified CARES One area where Hulse will focus is distancing will be enforced. Costs for least six months finding resources for those experiencing the site will be paid for using CARES Act Act guidelines, applications must be homelessness. funds. • There is a past due balance on your submitted by Nov. 30.

9 GETTING INTO SHAPE

The full size and shape of the new Northglenn Recreation is being set for the preschoolers' outdoor play area. swimming, fitness areas, preschool, arts & culture Center, Senior Center and Theatre is becoming apparent Just down the future Memorial Parkway, sidewalks and programming and classes. Estimated completion is late to all. The contractor continues masonry work throughout seat walls are being placed for the Northglenn Veterans 2021. Memorial. the facility, and installation of the gymnasium roof is For more information, or to see a live camera view underway and will continue through the end of the month. The new 87,887-square-foot facility, located behind of the construction site, go to www.northglenn.org/ Slabs have been placed for the pool and the foundation City Hall and just south of the current center, will o„ er newreccenter.

LAKE & FISHING GUIDES STATE UNDER DROUGHT CONDITIONS; PLEASE CONSERVE All of Colorado is now in some level of drought. Thankfully, Northglenn’s water supply is in relatively good condition. Still, conservation now can help stretch our reserves in case the drought worsens. This could help prevent drastic water conservation measures in the future. Some things you can do right now include: • Limit watering to between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. • Make sure your sprinklers are Anglers of all ages are invited to fish watering your grass, plants and at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, Croke trees – not your sidewalk or Occasionally, toxic algae blooms can sprout up in the city's bodies of water during Reservoir and Winburn Park. Now, the driveway the summer. The public and pets should avoid touching the water or spending time city has installed these white PVC tubes • Repair any leaks along the shorelines when it reaches warning levels. To help keep everyone informed, to make it easy to dispose of your fishing the city has installed signs like these at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, Croke Reservoir line when you’re done with it. Not only For more tips to preserve this most and Winburn Park. They inform everyone what the current conditions are and what is it an added convenience, it helps keep precious resource, go to www. precautions should be taken. the parks clean and safe! northglenn.org/conservation. Every resident can help conserve water – and every drop counts! City Following Up on State- SAVE ENERGY AND GET A FREE GIFT! Regulated Compounds 6:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 23 The Colorado Department of Public The city is asking specifi c busi- Join the City of Northglenn and Xcel Health and Environment has begun nesses to complete a survey to see Energy for a 45-minute home energy regulating per- and polyfl uoroalkyl if and how much these compounds e‰ iciency workshop! You'll receive a substances (PFAS), which have have been used. This will allow the $25 gi‘ card to a Northglenn restaurant been linked to multiple health city to help these groups switch 53 effects. The policy was adopted to over to safer products and target just for participating, and have a Combined number of roll-o s that protect streams and groundwater any problem areas, if necessary. chance to win a grand prize from Xcel. residents filled during the two that are drinking water sources. You’ll learn about DIY energy savings If your business has been asked Dumpster Days on July 18 and projects around the house and how These substances have NOT been to fi ll out the survey, please do so Aug. 1. That equated to 142.46 tons to save money on your energy bills found in Northglenn’s drinking soon. of materials dropped o . through Xcel Energy programs. Please water supply and the city is taking Over two Dumpster Days combined register in advance at www.northglenn. proactive steps to make sure it For more questions, please contact last year, 74.69 tons were collected, org/energysept2020. stays that way. Shelley Stanley at sstanley@ filling up 34 roll-o s. northglenn.org. 10 MAKING THE MOST OUT OF THE SUMMER

Conditions have not been ideal for summer fun, but that didn't stop hundreds of local residents from enjoying the city's Summer Concert Series and Summer Movie Series. Instead of intimate productions at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, the city used a di erent vehicle to entertain crowds - drive-in shows at Northwest Open Space.▲ Top and ◀ L e  : On Aug. 6, Jyemo Club merged Latin and Caribbean beats with North American funk and rock for music that everyone can dance to – and celebrate life!▶ Bottom right: Families packed into their cars for a COVID-style drive-in movie. O erings included "Jumanji: The Next Level," "Grease," "Toy Story 4" and "Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker." If you missed these films, you'll have a few more chances this fall.  Go to Page 12 for more details.

TRAVELING EXHIBIT ART ON PARADE

The Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation (NAHF) and the city invite residents and art lovers to vote for their favorite piece in the 2020/21 Art on Parade. The four Art on Parade sculptures are at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Drive.

You can vote online at www. northglennarts.org through Dec. 1. NAHF has purchased the past winners of the Communities have put their own distinct touches on their FasTrack stations. People’s Choice Award for Travelers going through the Northglenn • 112th Station will see the city’s placement in the city. commitment to arts and culture. Along with 2019/20 People's Choice Award winner "Salvere," the pieces shown have been or will be installed at the station. They all tie Major funding for Art on Parade into an overall theme of transportation. is provided by NAHF and SCFD. ▲▲ Top: Artist Je Best loads "test temporis" onto a trailer as it makes its way For more information about from Michigan to Northglenn. These are sister pieces to "Salvere," which is also a the program, contact Michael depiction of a horse made from barbless barbed wire. Stricker at 303.450.8727 or [email protected] , or ▲ Above: This is a design for a mural to be placed on the side of the loading go to http://northglennarts.org/ platform. public-art/art-on-parade. ▶ Right: Northglenn artist Jerry Jaramillo designed wrap murals on the utility boxes. His work depicts di erent types of transportation utilized over time. ▶ To see the city's permanent art collection, go to www.northglennarts.org. 11

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BRIEFS

people packed together in and around Northglenn High School, it wouldn’t be safe to hold the event during current pandemic conditions. We look forward to seeing all your creative, amazing (and sometimes frightful) costumes in 2021! Free Bike Giveaway Event Thurs., Sept. 24, 4-7 p.m., Maintenance & Operations Facility, 12301 Claude Court Even with COVID-19 disrupting much of everyday life, volunteers with the Northglenn Bike Program continued to repair and clean up donated bicycles. With the giveaway events being cancelled this summer, there’s now a stockpile of 125 bikes that we need to give away. To receive your free bike, just schedule a pick-up time at www.northglenn.org/bikeprogram. Snow Stormers Sought Pre-registration is REQUIRED to The city is seeking volunteers for the avoid crowds and maintain social Snow Stormers program to shovel distancing. Sign up now before we run snow for seniors or residents with out! physical disabilities. Many of them need their sidewalks STILL PLENTY cleared so they can receive medical OF MAGIC IN supplies or safely leave their homes. Volunteers can shovel before or a• er NORTHGLENN work. For more information, or to A nearly sold-out audience of be added to the waiting list, which over 400 people joined the city starts over every year, contact Jenni for Magic Festival, COVID-19 style, Murphy at 303.450.8904 or jmurphy@ on Aug. 15 at the Northglenn northglenn.org. Recreation Center. Safe Street Halloween Canceled This year Looking to Volunteer? Fi’ een local magicians amazed the audience with card tricks, Unfortunately, Safe Street Halloween Go to www.northglenn.org/ close-up magic, mentalism and a is canceled for 2020. (Yes, we’re crying volunteering and fill out the few more strange tricks during our ‘boo!’ too!) But with thousands of questionnaire. evening performances. We want to thank all those who attended for both working with COVID-19 safety requirements, and also for bearing the 95+ degree ENJOY THE CONNECTION? smoke-filled day. We want to make sure you receive this month's issue on time. Help us out by emailing [email protected] with your address, Connection edition and the exact date it arrived in the mail.

ǃ`ıüĹÓüı!/i›sðŃĹųŃöÓūüĒŸťěöÓöüĹųŸðÓūÓƕ

2,ōō2+,ō›ěÓŹĹĹŃĘÓūťüūŢŃĹöěöŃÓı!/i›sŢŃöťÔūťüðěïěť ŸĹÓƎěūěųÓÓųŸðÓūÓöüŸĹüĸŢıüÓöŃöüı!üĹūŃ ðŃĸüĹƞÓĹöŃüĹDs›¤sDžǣǣ

THIS SHOW ROX CěııŃŸųųĘü!/i›©›ūÓđüıƕěĹƕŃŸťĘŃĸüÓĹö We have a dynasty on our hands. The Rox Show won the city's 16th Annual Wi leball Tournament on Aug. 8 at +(, 2+, Northwest Open Space. This is the fourth MđƕŃŸĘÓƎüĹljųđěııüöŃŸųųĘü!/i›©›ƕŃŸĸÓƕĒüųÓƎěūěųųŃ time in five years they have won the event. Congratulations! ƕŃŸťĘŃĸüđťŃĸÓ!üĹūŸūüĸŢıŃƕüü ūųÓťųěĹĒěĹ©D©›¤Džǣ GAME ON! Go to www.northglenn.org/sports for details about all the city's adult and youth sports leagues, tournaments and teams. Northglenn PRSRT STD Connection US POSTAGE PAID Sept 2020 DENVER CO PERMIT NO. 1655 11701 Community Center Dr. Northglenn, CO 80233-1001 for moreinformation,visit AT NORTHWESTOPENSPACE Tickets availableoneweekpriortoshow Remember theTitans at NorthglennArts.org Hotel Transylvania Friday NightsatDusk Find usonsocialmedia! September 25 $10 perCar October 2 Inside theNorthglennRecreationCenter|11801 CommunityCenterDrive,Northglenn On Stage.Video audition submissionsdueSeptember17. performances ofJunieB.JonesisNotaCrook,The Adventures ofSuperMargaret,Clue: NYT FallRepertoryTheatre Dragons events. Dragons Ages 7-18ClassesstartSeptember5. In-person andvirtualcourses Classes attheD.L.ParsonsTheatre For class/campdescriptions,socialdistancingregulationsandregistrationinformation,visit distanced audience. perform inaneighboringpark for asocially- road. Prepareshortscenesand then T New program! NorthglennArts.org/Education 303.450.8846 may changebasedonhealthandsafetyregulationsasrelatedtoCOVID-19. ake yourtalentsonthe Begins September8. for ages7-18. Auditions nowbeing acceptedforNovember indanceanddrama,aswellvirtualDungeons& . Program descriptionsareaccurateasofpublicationbut at atimethatworksforyou! grow atyourownpace,in ownspace Choose yourdisciplineandcombo, and Personal CoachingComboPacks Via Zoom.