August 2018 Vol. 07 No. 08 • Circulation: 3000 Mark Your Calendar Safety Improvements Complete at Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission (if needed) Community Room Bear Creek Trail & Lowell Boulevard After more than five years, a feasibility study and many different designs, the Aug. 7, 6 - 8 p.m. National Night Out safety improvements at Bear Creek Trail and Lowell Boulevard are complete. Activities Sheridan Municipal In 2017, the City received a $300,000 grant from Arapahoe County Open Building (no further details available) Space to help fund safety improvements in this area. The City of Sheridan con- tributed approximately an additional $85,000 for construction of the project. Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m. Sheridan Celebrates “We were lucky that we had some money available from savings on the Sheridan Sheridan Rec Center Bond Improvements Program to further enhance the approved project,” said Jennifer Henninger, City Planner. Aug. 13, 6 p.m. City Council Work The City contracted Kraemer North America to work on the project. For the past Session, Community Room three years Kraemer North America has been working with the City of Sheridan on the voter-approved Sheridan Bond Improvements Programs to enhance the community Aug. 13, 7 p.m. Regular City Council through a series of reconstruction projects addressing street, sidewalk, drainage and Meeting, Council Chambers stormwater issues. The Lowell/Bear Creek Trail Safety Improvement Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission project included the installation of safety signage, a (if needed) Community Room reconfiguration of the trail on the north side of Bear Creek, a raised crosswalk across Lowell Boulevard, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. Coffee with Council a pedestrian-activated crosswalk signal and improve- Panera Bread Riverpoint ments to existing sidewalks along Lowell and Kenyon. The improvements took longer than usual because Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m. Sheridan Celebrates the City of Sheridan had to work with many entities Sheridan Rec Center that included CDOT, Arapahoe County, City of Denver, City of Sheridan, Army Corps of Engineers and South Aug. 27, 6 p.m. City Council Work Suburban Parks and Recreation. All of the Session, Community Room agencies have some control or ownership at this intersection. Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Regular City Council “The stakeholders have been great to work Meeting, Council Chambers with and were so responsive. We were all continued on page 4 focused on making the area safer for motor- Aug. 27, After City Council, ists and bicyclists and avoiding environmental SRA Meeting Council Chambers impacts to the river,” Henninger said. The proj- ect was executed in later June and early July to also avoid disruption to heavy school traffic. As stated above, the majority of the fund- ing for the safety improvements is thanks to a generous Open Space grant. Arapahoe County Open Space grant funds are invested throughout Arapahoe County communities using 12 percent of the annual sales and use tax revenue. The goal is to fund eligible projects which address local needs for open space, parks and trails. Views of the Bear Creek Trail/Lowell Blvd. Since 2005, Arapahoe County has invested project. It features safety signage, a over $28 million in 172 merit-based projects, in reconfiguration of the trail on the north side of Bear Creek, a raised crosswalk across partnership with 24 communities county-wide Lowell Boulevard, a pedestrian-activated to enhance trails, open space and parks. crosswalk signal and improved sidewalks. —Jennifer Henninger, City Planner Page 2 Sheridan News / August 2018

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Sheridan DrivingChange Mayor Council Member Ward 1 Council Member Ward 1 Tara Beiter-Fluhr Landau DeLaguna Dave Black continued on page 3 Team Reminders: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] With new roads and sidewalks the City of Sheridan would like to remind businesses and residents to prune their trees and trim or remove any vegetation that obstructs or grows into sidewalks, streets or alleys. Keep all vegetation trimmed back. In addition, that while new sidewalks, curbs and gutters look great -- the use of salts, de-icers and other chemicals can quick- ly corrode and damage them. Please do not use any chemicals (salts, de-icers, etc.) on the new sidewalks, curbs and gutters for one year after installation. When the City receives a significant Council Member Ward 2 Council Member Ward 2 Council Member Ward 3 Council Member Ward 3 amount of cumulative snow cover, it is the residents and busi- Sally Daigle Bobbie Mooney Dallas Hall Juanita Camacho nesses responsibility to clear their sidewalk within 24 hours. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] August 2018 / Sheridan News Page 3

Mayor’s Corner Colorado Municipal League Conference The Colorado Municipal League Outside of educational sessions, we were puts on an outstanding conference able to meet with other elected officials from each June to educate elected offi- all over Colorado. I attended the “Mayors’ cials and city staff on various cur- Mingle,” where mayors shared what their cities rent topics. This year, myself and are doing to address issues like transportation, Councilmembers Black, Daigle, Hall, parking, sales tax laws, and broadband. I was and Mooney were able to attend. also honored to be a member of the CML All of us attended general sessions Executive Board Nominating Committee, which designed to fire us up for better serv- reviews the candidates for the Board to ensure ing all of you. During breakout ses- they have met the requirements to run. The sions, we were able to choose from Board is elected each year at the Conference. various engaging local government On the last day of the conference, Governor topics. Hickenlooper spoke to us about his terms in I attended the “Overview of Governor John Hickenlooper office, reflecting with a bit of emotion as he Titles I and II of the Americans with addresses attendees at the Colorado nears the end of his time as governor. At lunch Disabilities Act.” Title I is the part Municipal League June conference. that day, Councilmembers Daigle, Hall, and I regarding employment and Title II is were awarded the “Fundamental” level from about access to public services and CML’s MUNIversity, for completing over 30 places. As a mother to kids with neurological differences and credits of municipal education. a member of Sheridan School District’s Special Ed Advisory It was three days of intense learning as well as a welcome Committee, I have many reasons to be well-informed on this opportunity to spend time with and get to know my fellow topic. I found this overview brought up some issues for us to Sheridan councilmembers better. review and make sure we have current in our City policies, such As always, please contact me or your local councilmember as best practices for hiring policies and interactions with law if you’d like to share any questions or concerns. enforcement. —Tara Beiter-Fluhr, Mayor I was also excited to hear that the Supreme Court had ruled on the Wayfair case while at the conference, since the next day I attended the session “The Remote Seller Issue in Colorado: The Legal Framework of Collecting Sales Tax on Internet Sales”. Local governments are hopeful that this ruling will increase M ETRO D ENVER sales tax collections by internet sellers and put them on more equal footing with brick-and-mortar businesses. Other sessions I attended were “Understanding Metropolitan FARMERS’ MARKET Districts in my Community,” “Amendment 64 Turns Five: What Will the Next Five Years Bring?,” “What Municipalities Can MARKET ON YOUR CALENDAR Learn from Burning Man,” and “Railroad Law: A Municipal Perspective” (read on below for thoughts from Councilmember Saturdays Saturdays Black inspired by this session). SOUTHWEST PLAZA LAKEWOOD MAY 5 - OCT. 27 JUNE 16 - SEPT. 29 Southeast Parking Lot 9077 W. Alameda Ave (Alameda Wadsworth & Bowles & Garrison) Mile Hi Church % 8am-2pm or Sellout 10am-2pm or Sellout off Sundays Wednesdays IGHLANDS ANCH ITTLETON Enlightened Style™ H R L 25 MAY 6 - OCT. 28 JUNE 13 - OCT. 10 Window Coverings* Enlightened Style Wood Blinds Highlands Ranch Town Ctr. Aspen Grove Lifestyle Ctr. * Except Shutters Take advantage 9288 Dorchester St. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. of this special sale 10am-2pm or Sellout 10am-2pm or Sellout to spruce up your home for Spring... Check out our great recipes online! 6/18/18 – 8/18/18. For a free in-home consultation For more information call the with our design specialist, call...720-624-6206 Metro Denver Farmers’ Market Hotline [email protected] Budget Blinds Serving Littleton 303-887-FARM In-Home Expert Professional "No Questions Consultation Measuring Installation Asked" Warranty www.denverfarmersmarket.com

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Councilmember Dave Black South Suburban Parks on Railroads and Sheridan And Rec August Events At the Colorado Municipal League conference SHERIDAN YOUTH ENJOY OUTDOOR FUN, last month there was a talk about railroads and WHILE LEARNING ABOUT NATURE municipalities that covered the history and current Seeing crawdads, holding a box turtle and starting a fire using surviv- law. Until the end of World War II the railroad was al skills are some of the new experiences Sheridan youth have had this king, but in the years since, trucking has seized the summer, thanks to South Platte Park and other community partners which throne and trains have a lesser position. But, like formed a coalition to help ensure that children and their families have the British Monarchy, they still retain privilege and an opportunity to connect with nature. The coalition is called “Sheridan the memory of past glory. Inspire” – a community of Generation Wild. For the most part, the railroad tracks where the Ann’s three children have participated in some of the Sheridan Inspire BNSF parks their long coal trains are the eastern summer programs. She says her children have benefited from being outside border of Sheridan. The Interstate Commerce and seeing nature up-close. Ann noted the programs are a wonderful addi- Commission placed railroads under Federal juris- tion to summer activities in the community. diction in 1887; since 1995 state public utility com- This summer, youth as well as families, participated in programs to missions can only regulate crossings. In the 1990s learn about nature through hands-on activities, as well as build their out- a mountain of cedar shake shingles near Union door recreation skills. Outdoor learning coupled with classroom studies can Ave. and Santa Fe Drive was being chipped into help children succeed academically. During the fall and winter, additional mulch. It caught fire. When Englewood arrived, programming will be presented after school, on weekends and during one fire plug was on the wrong side of the tracks. school breaks. The firefighters called the railroad and said the The programs are offered by employees of South Platte Park using trains had to stop, due to hoses across the tracks. Sheridan Recreation Center as a hub for exploring nature in the Sheridan The railroad said “No” but sent a crew to tunnel the community, as well as South Platte Park. Activities offered by South Platte hoses under the railbed. The French had a saying: Park and Sheridan Inspire are funded by a Great Outdoors Colorado grant “Le roi est mort. Vive le roi.” (The king is dead. and align with its “Generation Wild” campaign. Long live the king.) Generation Wild encourages children to do 100 outdoor things before Railroads were instrumental in the early devel- they are 12 years old. Generation Wild is part of a broader national effort opment of our town. In 1874 the Denver, South to create stronger connections between children and the outdoors. Children Park and Pacific Railroad completed a line from of the digital age have become increasingly separated from the natural Denver to Sheridan Jct., then up Bear Creek to world which can have serious implications for their long-term health and Morrison to haul stones from a quarry. That same well-being. year tracks were laid south, towards Waterton Registration is available online, www.ssprd.org/nature. Each program Canyon. You can see signs in the water today of has a minimal registration price. Front desk staff at Sheridan Recreation the bridges that crossed Bear Creek, as you go up Center and Sheridan Library can assist with making registrations. the bike path from the Platte River, across from the If you have questions or want more information Flying Saucer trailer park. And the gentle sweep- call 303-241-9256, or email SheridanInspire@ ing curve of Clay Street today, between Oxford and ssprd.org. Federal, was once a railroad bed. By the mid-1880s the Army wanted to cut costs by transporting troops by rail, and in 1887 Fort Logan was established. The concrete platform still remains where the soldiers met the train. It is along Mansfield Ave. just north of the very new Ft. Logan Northgate school, just south of the very old Monaghan’s Tavern. Some of the old Denver, South Park and Pacific railroad still exists. It enters our town through a sliver of the Alameda Wholesale Nursery in the forest where Floyd Ave. and Umatilla St. would meet. It then passes along the west side of the Hampden Industrial Park, home to 33 automotive businesses; on the other side of the tracks is the Quality Logistics trucking company and C & M Participants in Sheridan’s survival Sheridan families learn the Iron and Metal. It was mentioned at the CML con- camp meet a bull snake at the Carson basics of canoeing during ference that railroad property can’t be condemned, Na-ture Center as they learn about a morning outing with the so this part of our history will be preserved. dangerous animals or, in this case, Sheridan Inspire coalition —Dave Black, harmless animals that mimic a more through South Platte Park. Councilmember dangerous one like a rattlesnake. August 2018 / Sheridan News Page 5

School District Bids Farewell to Michael Clough Tears, Standing Ovation as Board Bids Farewell to Demographic Forecast Superintendent; Michael and Beth Clough Launch The board heard a presentation from Darci Drost, associ- Fund for Needy Students with $10,000 Donation ated with Strategic Resoures West, regarding projections for Superintendent Michael Clough, finishing 10 years at enrollment and resource planning. Looking ahead five years, the helm of Sheridan School District 2, stepped down from she said, analysis suggested enrollment to recede at 1.8 percent the board dais during the board meeting June 26 and greeted each year. Drost urged the district to consider using some of its incoming superintendent Pat Sandos with a hug. empty classrooms to consider launching a magnet program that Clough then went to the podium and, with his wife Beth at his might serve a unique population of students in Sheridan and side, donated a $10,000 check to the school district that will give nearby communities. principals discretionary cash to help students in need, whether Consent Agenda it’s to buy a new pair of shoes or a jump drive for a class project. All consent items were approved, including the 2018-2019 Clough said he hoped others would donate to the Principal’s school year budget, a resolution supporting an initiative to urge Care Fund to help students with the greatest needs, particularly RTD to offer student bus passes at a greatly discounted rate, to avoid situations when a student’s free- and reduced-lunch and a calendar revision that reduces training for new teachers status might lead to public “shaming” of their family’s income from five days to three and moves those three days so they fin- level. ish the day before the school year starts. For more information, In his parting comments, Clough urged board members to visit: www.ssd2.org focus on student needs when times are rough. “When it really —Mark Stevens, SSD2 looks like all is lost,” he said, “spend about fifteen minutes in a kindergarten class … and know that you are instrumental in creating their future,” he said. Clough was lauded by all five board members and staff. Senior Tax Exemption Event “You have your finger on the pulse of everything,” said board August 14, 2018 – Tuesday, 8:00AM – 1:00PM member Karla Najera. “I thank you so much for all you’ve Colorado Forum on the Senior Property Tax Exemption Event done for the district.” Location: PPA Events Center, 2105 Decatur St, Denver, CO “Your tenacity to fight the big fight and go toe-to-toe with 80211 big players is amazing,” said board member Sally Daigle. “You Senior Property Tax Homestead Exemption is at risk for continued on page 6 love your job and love this community. You will be missed … Colorado Seniors. We invite you to learn more about the Senior this community is far better off with you being a part of it.” Property Tax Exemption, it’s history, and uncertain future in And board president Bernadette Saleh, fighting off tears Colorado. Attend in person or watch the event streamed. The for a minute, called Clough her “colleague and friend.” The event is co-hosted by Colorado Senior Lobby (CSL), Strategic launch of SOAR Academy as an alternative high school, the Action Planning Group on Aging (SAPGA) and the Colorado construction of Fort Logan Northgate School, and the opening Gerontological Association (CGS). The presentation includes a of Habitat for Humanity’s Sheridan Square project “were all forum and breakout session. Registration and beverages with just ideas until you helped bring them to fruition,” said Saleh. continental breakfast starts at 8 am. The program and streaming “They were all initiated by you. You are leaving the district starts at 8:45 am. The Colorado Senior Lobby annual meeting better than you found it and for that you can be so proud.” is from 12:30 to 1:00 pm. Incoming superintendent Pat Sandos lauded Clough for For more information on the forum and to register for ten years of service, far longer than the three-year average for attending in person or the streaming event, go to https://tinyurl. urban superintendents. “Your career of stewardship is remark- com/senior-property-tax-8-14-18 or call the CGS at 1-855- able,” said Sandos. “Godspeed.” 880-4777. Admission and streaming is free. Space is limited so Board members and staff, including Sandos, also thanked RSVP today! Deputy Superintendent Jackie Webb, who is retiring and who The event will be streamed on Facebook at - https://www. is also leaving the district after ten years of service. facebook.com/coloradoseniorlobby/

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Sheridan Recreation Center Don’t Let Loneliness Staff To Participate In National Consume Your Life Night Out, Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m. Long-term loneliness can have a significant impact on your Join Sheridan Recreation Center staff at National Night health and mental well-being, experts say. If you feel lonely Out on the lawn at Sheridan Municipal Building. Stop by the most of the time, try these suggestions from the CNN website center’s photo booth for an opportunity to wear fun props and for making connections: take your own photos. • Chat with cashiers and other workers. You don’t have Anyone who takes a photo will receive a coupon for one to engage in a lengthy conversation. Just ask, “How’s free visit to the Creativity Lab, valid Aug. 20 - 31. it going?” or, “Nice weather, isn’t it?” Even a short IMPROVEMENTS/UPGRADES ARE COMING interaction can bring a smile to other people’s faces and TO SHERIDAN RECREATION CENTER yours. The recreation center will be temporarily closed Aug.13 • Learn to enjoy your own company. Being alone doesn’t -17, as we work to provide our patrons with a better experi- have to be lonely. Try meditation, yoga, or listening to ence with facility upgrades and some new features. Note: The TED talks to take your mind off your loneliness. Try Creativity Lab will closed Aug 6-17. Below are a list of proj- keeping a “gratitude journal,” listing and writing about ects that will be completed during the upgrade and maintenance the people and things you encounter each day that make closure. you cheerful. • Renovation of the Creativity Lab includes new flooring • Take your time making friends. Remember that most and cabinets friendships don’t spring up overnight. Join clubs or • Installation of mirrors in IExplorer Room take classes to meet people, but don’t expect an instant • Installation of new bathroom/shower stall partitions connection. Let relationships develop naturally instead • Installation of new bathroom counters and sinks of trying to force them. • Full ventilation system duct cleaning • Understand why you’re lonely. You may be nervous • Touch-up painting talking in groups or gun-shy because of past relation- • Facility deep clean and organization ships that didn’t work out. If you uncover the source The new Lab will soon sparkle and will provide inspiration of your loneliness—on your own or with the help of a for wonderful new works of art! Come see all the changes when therapist—you’ll be able to develop strategies for get- the lab reopens on Aug. 18. ting past it.

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Page 8 Sheridan News / August 2018 Sheridan Celebrates Parade Marshall, Events Set On Saturday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m., the ideal panel of judges and festival parking will be available behind City Hall on will assemble to review the annual Sheridan Celebrates parade South Hazel Ct. and at Sheridan High School, 3201 W. themed “Sheridan Celebrates Trikes, Trains & Automobiles.” Oxford Ave. The Sheridan Schools Administration Building Debra Perkins-Smith, Director of the Division of parking lot, at 4107 S. Federal Blvd, will be reserved for Transportation Development at the Colorado Department of festival exhibitors. No public parking will be allowed. Transportation (CDOT); will join Bill VanMeter, Assistant Entries for the 2018 Grand Parade are still being taken and General Manager of Planning from Regional Transportation participation is FREE. Download an entry form at www. District (RTD); and Michael Clough, recently retired ci.sheridan.co.us or request one by email at [email protected]. Superintendent of Sheridan School District. Together they will co.us. Stay in touch with everything Sheridan Celebrates by evaluate Grand Parade entries and determine winners from the visiting our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ nearly 50 participant groups. SheridanCelebrates. —Jean Ray, A representative from CDOT is a perfect fit for this year’s Sheridan Celebrates Event Coordinator theme as the agency exists to ensure that Colorado has a safe and efficient highway system by building and maintaining interstates, U.S. Highways and state highways. This is also true for the RTD manager as this organization provides public transportation in eight counties including Arapahoe County where the City of Sheridan is located. RTD serves the public by providing for the transportation needs of over 2.8 million people within 2,400 square miles. “These folks know about transportation from the ground up,” stated Sheridan Celebrates Committee Vice Chair, Eddie Kanoza. “Although we all know that the Grand Parade is just for fun, we are honored that these key people will be spending the morning in our neighborhood.” The final parade judge, Michael Clough, has been a familiar face in Sheridan for over ten years. As the Superintendent, he consistently improved Sheridan Schools both physically and academ- ically. He has also been a longtime Sheridan Celebrates Grand Parade contestant, throwing candy to the sidelines from the back of a variety of wheeled conveyances. Now, Clough will contrib- ute in a new way, as a Grand Parade Judge. “I was thrilled to be asked to participate in such a great community event. It will be fun to return and be part of the festivities,” shared Clough when hearing of this appointment. The parade judging stand, complete with announcers, will be located on the southwest corner of Federal Blvd. and Oxford Ave. At 10 a.m., the Grand Parade will step off from the Fort Logan Mental Health Center Campus and proceed north on S. Lowell to Milan Ave. Then, the parade will turn east on Milan Ave. to Federal Blvd., progressing south on Federal to Oxford Ave. past the judging stand. Parade