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Inside this issue... Leaf & Tire Holiday Events 2011 Calendar Drop-off (page 7) available Nov. 16 (page 3) (page 3) Englewood Citizen / 2010

Englewood goes solar

As part of its commitment to the environment, the City of Englewood recently installed photovoltaic solar panels atop several of its facilities. The panels went online in late and are expected to produce roughly 10 percent of the electricity needed for all City buildings. The overall system will provide 295,000 kwh of electricity, roughly enough to power 27 homes. Photovoltaic solar panels were recently installed on the Englewood Civic Center (above), the The photovoltaic panels were Police/Fire Complex (photo below left), and several other City facilities. placed on the Civic Center, the Malley Center, the Police/Fire no cost to the City of Englewood Table of Contents Complex, Jeff erson Fire Station, for installation or operation of the and a portion of the ServiCenter, system. The City will pay only Message from City Council ...... 2 which houses all streets and fl eet for the energy produced by the Leaf & Tire Drop-Off ...... 3 maintenance operations. panels. Ameresco is responsible 2011 Englewood Calendars ...... 3 Board & Commission Vacancies ...... 3 for operations and maintenance The solar installation is a Holiday Safety Tips ...... 3 for the next 20 years and at the end News from Neighborhood Services ...... 4 collaborative eff ort between the of the 20-year contract, the City of Bond Refi nance Saves Money ...... 4 City of Englewood and Ameresco, Englewood will own the system New Business Update ...... 4 Library Holiday Programs ...... 5 an energy services company and the continued energy cost specializing in energy conservation Homebuyers Wanted ...... 5 savings. Food for Fines ...... 5 and alternative energies. There is Volunteer Tax Counselors Sought ...... 6 The installation of these panels Malley Award ...... 6 Englewood Arts Concerts ...... 6 is one step in the City’s overall Chamber of Commerce Parade ...... 6 energy conservation strategy. Holiday Happenings ...... 7 The City is partnering with the Community Appearance Index Results ...... 8 Governor’s Energy Offi ce on Upcoming Events ...... 8 additional measures. For details on City of Englewood additional environmental eff orts, 1000 Englewood Parkway please visit our website at www. Englewood, CO 80110 englewoodgov.org. www.englewoodgov.org303-762-2300 englewoodgov.org

The Englewood Citizen 1 November/December 2010 Englewood City Council Message from Jim Woodward Mayor City Council At Large 303-781-5495

The 2011 budget process has been fi nalized and adopted by City Council. There were Jill Wilson many ideas that came forward from the City Mayor Pro Tem Randy Penn At Large City Council Member departments, the citizens of Englewood 303-761-8680 District 3 and from the boards and commissions. The objective set up by the Council when developing the budget was to retain programs, services, and employees. I believe this is a fi scally responsible budget; one that has answered citizen Rick Gillit concerns, received tremendous cooperation from the various working District 4 groups within the city, and maintained the many services the citizens 303-246-4780 expect. Please remember that this budget is a work in progress and adjustments need to be made with either an unexpected negative expenditure need or a positive revenue infl ux. Joe Jefferson There is still a need for citizen input and involvement. There is always a District 1 need for citizen membership on the diff erent boards and commissions. 720-373-5639 See page three for information on the next round of board and commission appointments.

As a citizen you have the right to speak at the City Council meetings Bob McCaslin At Large on any concerns you might have, and I encourage you to get involved. 303-798-5326 You are also encouraged to communicate with your City Council representative about any concerns or ideas you may have. I encourage you to take part in the Council member’s district meetings; these are also posted on our website (www.englewoodgov.org). Stay involved and let the Council members know what you see is happening in the City of Linda Olson District 2 Englewood. 303-789-4799 Program delivery and city services are always a top priority. The budget did make cuts on some of the programs and services off ered by the City of Englewood. Please contact your City Council member and let him or her know what programs and/or services you want the city to retain or Randy Penn District 3 cut back in the future. The city infrastructure is always a top line item 303-761-5170 for City Council. Englewood has always been a city that prides itself on well maintained streets, clean and available city buildings, and the many wonderful parks within the city limits. As a Council member it is a great selling point that the City of Englewood is a full service city whose Englewood City Council meetings are normally services are made available to all Englewood residents. held the fi rst and third Mondays of each month. The meetings are open to the public and inter- ested parties are welcome to attend. If you plan to attend a meeting and you have a disability requiring auxiliary aids or services, please notify the City of Englewood (303-762-2405) at least 48 hours in advance of when services are needed.

The Englewood Citizen 2 November/December 2010 KKEB’sEB’s annualannual LLeafeaf & TTireire DDrop-offrop-off 2011 Calendars available OOctoberctober 3311 • NNovemberovember 7 • NNovemberovember 1414 Keep Englewood Beautiful (KEB) Fees: No charge for leaves Englewood’s 2011 Student Art is once again partnering with the $1.50 - unmounted tires Calendar will be available begin- City of Litt leton to help residents $5.00 - tires on rims ning Tuesday, November 16, 2010 dispose of fall leaves and old tires at the following locations: in an environmentally-friendly Additional fees for • Englewood Civic Center fashion. Three Leaf & Tire Drop- oversized tires 1000 Englewood Pkwy. Off Days have been scheduled this City Manager’s Offi ce and main year. Here are the details: Please Note: No grass clippings, Information Desk (3rd Floor) tree branches, or other yard waste • Englewood Public Library Dates: Sunday, will be accepted. Please bring 1000 Englewood Pkwy. (1st Fl.) Sunday, exact change. • Malley Center Sunday, 3380 S. Lincoln Street This program is for residential • Recreation Center Times: 10 am to 2 pm recycling only and no materials 1155 W. Oxford Avenue will be accepted from commercial Location: Mountain States Wood or service companies. For details The Englewood Calendars are free Recycling, 2300 West Radcliff on the Leaf and Tire Drop-Off , of charge to Englewood residents Avenue in Sheridan please call 303-762-2345. and will be available on a fi rst- come, fi rst-served basis.

Interested in playing a more active role in your Holiday Safety Tips from the Fire Department City Government? With cold weather and the • Inspect all lighting and extension winter holidays approaching, cords; do not use them if the Consider volunteering to serve Englewood’s Fire Department cords are damaged. on one of Englewood’s boards off ers holiday safety tips to help or commissions! Board and com- keep you and your family safe • Do not leave candles burning mission members are appointed by this holiday season. Please keep unatt ended. Keep fl ammables City Council and serve in an advisory the following safety measures in (decorations, wrapping paper, capacity on programs, projects, and mind: Christmas trees, etc.) away from policies ranging from zoning matters open fl ames and heat sources to cultural arts. • Make sure you have working such as fi replaces, space heaters, fi re alarms and carbon monoxide hot bulbs, candles, etc.). Applications for the next round of alarms. appointments are due • Use caution when installing for current members seeking reap- • If you use fuel-burning outdoor holiday decorations. pointment and 14 for new appliances, it is critically Wear appropriate shoes, look applicants. important to make sure the out for ice, be extra careful on rooms are properly ventilated. ladders, and do not over-exert If you are interested in learning more yourself. about Englewood’s boards and com- • Check holiday lighting missions, visit www.englewoodgov. requirements - it is a fi re hazard org (“Inside City Hall”) or call the City to overload electrical outlets. Manager’s Offi ce at 303-762-2310.

The Englewood Citizen 3 November/December 2010 News from Neighborhood Services New Business Bicycle Safety Tips Update by Impact Team Supervisor Sergeant Christian Contos We like to keep community Bicycles off er many opportunities a bicycle lane is provided, you members posted when new for fun and exercise, and they should be riding in the bike lane. businesses open in Englewood. are a green way of gett ing Should you choose to ride your The following businesses have around. The Englewood Police bicycle on a sidewalk, please note recently opened or will open soon: Department would like to off er that pedestrians have the right- some reminders about bicycle of-way. If you are riding on Brown Cow safety. Please remember that the sidewalk and approach 901 W. Hampden Avenue bicycle riders who choose an intersection, you must www.browncowburgers.com to ride on the public dismount your bike to 303-781-0220 roadway must obey all cross the street. If you The Brown Cow specializes in traffi c laws, just as if ride in the street, you burgers made of 100% Black they were driving a are not required Angus chuck, fries from fresh car. Bicyclists may to dismount Idaho potatoes, and shakes be stopped and when crossing an hand-scooped and blended with issued citations for intersection. You premium ice cream. traffi c violations just like vehicle are not required to wear a bicycle drivers. These citations can carry helmet; however wearing a helmet Community Service expensive fi nes. Riding a bicycle can decrease your chances of while intoxicated carries similar suff ering serious injury should Clothing Shop penalties to drunk driving in a there be an accident. 3356 S. Broadway vehicle. This shop will feature art/street Finally, it is important to have apparel and accessories. The Vehicle drivers are more likely your bike regularly inspected and store is slated to open in mid- to notice bicyclists and tend to repaired by a professional bicycle November. be more courteous to bicyclists mechanic. A well-maintained bike if the bicyclists obey traffi c laws will ensure many hours of fun and Cronen Plumbing & Heating while travelling on roadways. If healthy activities. 4767 S. Broadway www.cronenplumbing.com 303-937-8369 This company, established in 1983, Bond refi nance saves taxpayer dollars recently purchased this property and moved to Englewood. The The City of Englewood recently It is impossible to calculate company provides comprehensive refi nanced bonds issued in 2001 precisely how much the new rate plumbing and heating repair and 2002 to build Pirates Cove will save each individual property services, specializing in multi-unit and make improvements to the owner in Englewood, but the total and multi-story properties. Malley and Recreation Centers. savings to citizens will be close The refi nance means a much to $500,000 over the term of the lower interest rate, which will bonds. ReNew Upscale Resale signifi cantly decrease the amount 3473 S. Broadway of money to repay the bonds. www.renewresale.org 303-999-2000 Now open in downtown Englewood, ReNew Resale is a Volunteer Appreciation & Potluck for retail initiative of Denver Christian Neighborhood Watch and other Volunteers Schools. The store sells new and donated items, off ering upscale Thurs., • 6 - 8:30 pm • Malley Center • 3380 S. Lincoln St. quality without the upscale prices. Call 303-762-2490 or e-mail [email protected] for details or to RSVP.

The Englewood Citizen 4 November/December 2010 Holiday Library programs for kids Food for Fines Pay off your Library fi nes The Englewood Children’s Holiday Wiiplay Librarians have many festive in the Story Time Room with a donation of food activities planned at the Library • Wednesday, - this holiday season: 2:30 - 5:30 pm The Englewood Public Library • Wednesday, Thanksgiving Break Movies has announced the dates for its 2:30 - 5:30 pm in the Story Time Room Winter “Food for Fines” program: • Monday, • 2 pm Wiiplay for kids is back this Monday, November 29 through Diary of a Wimpy Kid (94 minutes) holiday season! Come play Sunday, December 12, 2010. The Rayman Ravin’ Rabbits 2, Wii program allows patrons to pay • Tuesday, • 2 pm Sports, Mario Cart, and Super off overdue fi nes through the How to Train Your Dragon Smash Brothers Brawl. Children donation of non-perishable food (98 minutes) must be accompanied by a parent. items. The donated items are given • Weds., November 24 • 2 pm Call 303-783-6960 to register for to Inter-Faith Community Services The Lightning Thief (120 minutes) 25-minute sessions. for distribution to local families Popcorn and drinks served. No through the agency’s Food Bank. registration required! Please note: Storytimes Parents must stay with children The Library’s regular storytimes Program details: under 6. These movies are rated will have special holiday themes • Two non-perishable items cancel PG and may be inappropriate for during November and December. one overdue fi ne. younger children. Visit www.englewoodgov.org or the Children’s Desk for details. • The program does not apply to Englewood Public Library • 1000 Englewood Parkway lost or damaged materials. • Make sure the staff at the Circulation Desk is aware of your donation so your fi ne will be Home buyers wanted cleared. Englewood Public Library In late 2009, the City of 1 person $64,840 Englewood received a Federal 2 persons $72,960 1000 Englewood Parkway Stimulus Grant through the 3 persons $83,080 State of to purchase 11 4 persons $91,080 foreclosed homes in Englewood. 5 persons $98,400 These homes are being remodeled 6 persons $105,720 and will be sold to income-eligible 7 persons $113,040 families who want to become 8 persons $120,240 homeowners. Workshop The fi rst step in applying to Free!for fi rst-time homebuyers To be eligible to purchase one of purchase one of the houses is the homes, interested homebuyers to att end a free homebuyers Tuesday, are required to: workshop (see details to the right). 5:30-9:30 pm Then contact the Community 1. Att end a minimum of Development Department at 303- Englewood Civic Center nd eight hours of homeowner 762-2349 for further information 2 Fl. Community Room, 1000 Englewood Pkwy. education classes; and processing. Down payment Register online at the Colorado Housing assistance may also be available Assistance Corporation’s website 2. Qualify for fi nancing a (www.coloradohousingassistance.org) or for each homebuyer. For details standard fi rst mortgage; and call 303-572-9445, ext. 3 and leave your on the homes available, visit name and number. For general information 3. Meet the following household www.englewoodgov.org (under on the class, call Englewood’s Community income limits: About the Community - Housing Development Department at 303-762-2349. and Neighborhoods).

The Englewood Citizen 5 November/December 2010 Volunteer Tax Counselors Needed

The Malley Senior Recreation Center is recruiting volunteer tax counselors for Malley’s 2011 Tax Preparation Assistance Program. Counselors must att end four days of training in January and will be required to pass a timed test. If you are a stickler for accuracy and would like to help, please call Joe Sack at 303-762-2660 for more information.

The Englewood Civic Center and all of CityCenter Englewood will light up for the holidays on Saturday, . Join the Mayor of Englewood for a tree-lighting ceremony at 5 pm.

Malley Center wins prestigious Chamber organizes NuStep Pinnacle Award parade to kick off shopping season The Malley Senior Recreation As the 2011 Pinnacle Award Center has been named the 2011 winner, the Malley Center will Saturday, December 4 NuStep Pinnacle Award winner. receive a brand-new NuStep T5XR The Pinnacle Award recognizes Recumbent Cross Trainer. The Greater Englewood Chamber excellence in older adult wellness of Commerce is working to programs and a commitment to For more information about the organize a parade on Saturday, transforming lives of people by Malley Senior Recreation Center, December 4, 2010 to help kick promoting health and wellness call 303-762-2660 or visit www. off the holiday shopping season. regardless of age. The Malley englewoodgov.org (under the Plans call for the parade to Center was recognized for the Parks and Recreation section). start at Englewood Parkway at variety of programs, classes, and Cherokee Street and proceed activities it off ers active adults. west on Englewood Parkway to the Englewood Civic Center. For details on times and other planned events, visit www. Englewood Arts presents myenglewoodchamber.com. 2010-2011 Cultural Arts Series If you are interesting in helping Rosetta Music Society • Sunday, November 7 • 2 pm sponsor the parade, contact the “This I Believe - Mozart’s Credo” Directed by Scott O’Neil Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce at 303-789-4473. Up Close & Musical • Sunday, • 2 pm Olga Wolosyn Memorial Concert featuring the music of Haydn. Directed by Eric Bertoluzzi Half Baroque Christmas • Saturday, • 2 pm Carols on second half. Featuring the music of Handel, Telemann, Corelli, and Bach The Englewood Citizen newsletter is published every other month by the City of Englewood to provide residents and businesses with news and Hampden Hall at Englewood Civic Center information about the City. If you have questions (2nd fl oor of the Civic Center) 1000 Englewood Parkway or comments, please call the City Manager’s offi ce at 303-762-2316. This newsletter is available in Tickets: $15/Adults • $12/Seniors • $5 Students. Tickets may be alternative format upon request. purchased online (www.englewoodarts.org) or at the door. Visit www.englewoodarts.org or call 303-806-8196 for more information. Web site: www.englewoodgov.org E-mail: [email protected]

The Englewood Citizen 6 November/December 2010 Happy Holiday Happenings... KEB’s 23rd Annual

Winter is always a festive time Annual Tree Lighting Holiday in the city and this year is no Saturday, December 4 • 5 pm exception. There are plenty of CityCenter Englewood Piazza Decorating Event holiday activities from which to 1000 Englewood Parkway choose! Join us in the front of the Love to decorate your home or business for the holidays? Annual Holiday Bazaar Englewood Civic Center as the Mayor lights the Christmas Tree. Keep Englewood Beautiful (KEB) Saturday, invites you to enter its annual 9 am to 4 pm Santa Calling holiday decorating event! Wednesday, Malley Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St. 5:30 to 7:30 pm Entry Deadline: Wednesday, Get an early start on your holiday , 2010 at 4:30 pm shopping at this popular annual Arrange for the jolly old man event! Over 90 artisans will off er himself to call your child Entry Forms: Available beginning handmade goods. (preschool - age 7). Register by at the following locations: Child’s Rainforest Odyssey ! Forms available at the Recreation Center (1155 W. Friday, November 19 • 7 pm • On www.englewoodgov.org Oxford Ave.), Malley Center (3380 (look for KEB under the Boards Hampden Hall 2nd Fl. Englewood Civic Center S. Lincoln St.), the Library (1000 and Commissions section 1000 Englewood Parkway Englewood Pkwy.), and online “Inside City Hall”) David Taylor Dance Theatre (www.englewoodgov.org). • Englewood Library presents a free performance at Santa Pancake Breakfast 1000 Englewood Parkway Hampden Hall. Tickets available Saturday, • Community Development starting Wednesday, am & 9 am Seatings 3 at the Englewood Library (1000 1000 Englewood Pkwy. 3rd Floor Englewood Pkwy.); Englewood Malley Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St. • Malley Center Recreation Center (1155 W. Enjoy breakfast and a visit with 3380 S. Lincoln Street Oxford Ave.); and Malley Center Santa, including a commemorative • Englewood Recreation Center (3380 S. Lincoln St.). photo and gift for the kids. Buy 1155 W. Oxford Avenue MOA’s Hudson Holiday tickets in advance at the Malley Center ($4 for kids; $5 for adults). November 19 - Display dates: December 1, 2010 Check out award-winning through , 2011 Hudson Gardens 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr. in Littleton Holiday Lights Judging Date: Tuesday, The Museum of Outdoor Arts beginning presents its spectacular winter Keep Englewood Beautiful (KEB) Awards: The awards will be lights show again this holiday will announce the winners of its announced during the City season. See special discount annual Holiday Decorating Event Council meeting on Monday, coupon for Englewood residents on . Maps to the December 20. below! Visit www.hudsonholiday. winning properties will be posted Maps to the locations of the com for details. beginning Tuesday, December 21 winning entries will be posted (see details to the right). online (www.englewoodgov.org) or available in the Community Development Department beginning Tuesday, December 21. For further information on the holiday decorating event, contact Keep Englewood Beautiful via Englewood’s Community Development Department at 303-762-2342.

The Englewood Citizen 7 November/December 2010 Englewood PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Citizen Englewood, CO. Permit No 534 The City of Englewood 1000 Englewood Parkway Englewood, Colorado 80110 303-762-2300 www.englewoodgov.org *****ECRWSS** POSTAL CUSTOMER

Upcoming Events Good “community Mon. Nov. 1 Englewood City Council Meeting 7:30 pm Clip & Save! Englewood Civic Center – 2nd Floor Council Chambers appearance” rating Sat. Nov. 6 Malley Center Holiday Bazaar 9 am - 4 pm Malley Senior Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln Street Sun. Nov. 7 Leaf & Tire Drop-off (see page 3) 10 am - 2 pm reported 2300 W. Radcliff Avenue Thurs. Nov. 11 HOLIDAY - Veterans Day Congratulations on keeping Englewood Civic Center Offi ces, Library, Malley Center closed Fri. Nov. 12 City of Englewood Furlough Day Englewood beautiful! Englewood Civic Center, Library closed Members of Keep Englewood Sat. Nov. 13 Stage C at Hampden Hall 7 pm Beautiful (KEB) recently 1000 Englewood Pkwy. (2nd fl oor Civic Center) www.stagec.com completed an annual Community Sun. Nov. 14 Leaf & Tire Drop-off (see page 3) 10 am - 2 pm 2300 W. Radcliff Avenue Appearance Index and are Mon. Nov. 15 Englewood City Council Meeting 7:30 pm proud to announce that the City Englewood Civic Center – 2nd Floor Council Chambers of Englewood received a very “Your Lens, Your Way” Photography Class 6:30 - 8:30 pm favorable rating. Englewood Library, Anderson Room, 1000 Englewood Parkway Nov. 25 & 26 HOLIDAY - Thanksgiving The volunteers rated 17 areas in Englewood Civic Center Offi ces, Library, Malley Center closed (Recreation Center closed ; open ) the City on a scale of one to four; Thurs. Dec. 2 Neighborhood Watch & Volunteer Appreciation Potluck 6 pm with one being “no litt er” and Malley Center, 3380 S. Lincoln Street (see page 4) four being “extremely litt ered.” Sat. Dec. 4 Tree Lighting Ceremony (see page 7) 5 pm From the seventeen areas scored, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway the average score was 1.3. This Mon. Dec. 6 Englewood City Council Meeting 7:30 pm Englewood Civic Center – 2nd Floor Council Chambers rating means that there was Sat. Dec. 11 Santa Pancake Breakfast 8 - 10 am very litt le litt er observed and the Malley Senior Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln Street community has a clean and litt er- Mon. Dec. 20 Englewood City Council Meeting 7:30 pm free appearance. Englewood Civic Center – 2nd Floor Council Chambers Dec. 23 & 24 HOLIDAY - Christmas Eve and Christmas Observed The Community Appearance Englewood Civic Center Offi ces, Library, Malley Center closed (Recreation Center open partial hours ; closed ) Index (formerly known as the Dec. 31 & Jan 3 HOLIDAY - New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Observed Litt er Index) is an assessment Englewood Civic Center Offi ces, Library, Malley Center closed tool designed by Keep America (Recreation Center open partial hours ) Beautiful especially for its Tues. Jan. 4 Englewood City Council Meeting 7:30 pm affi liates to gauge overall Englewood Civic Center – 2nd Floor Council Chambers appearance of communities. Due to space constraints, we don’t have room to list all meetings or events. Please check the Calendar of Events on www.englewoodgov.org for a complete listing.

The Englewood Citizen 8 November/December 2010