Council Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

April 2008 Council makes appointments to boards and commissions Fifty-seven citizens applied Board of Adjustment–Ray Fine Arts Committee–Carol Liquor Authority–Bill Brad- for a term expiring in 2010; and in January to serve on one of Koernig, Jr . and Darcy Kennedy Brzeczek and Steven Werges for ish for a term expiring in 2011, Linda Knufinke, Curt Samuel- the City of Littleton’s 14 boards for terms expiring 2011 . terms expiring in 2009; and Laura John Cole for a term expiring son, and Steven Bockenstedt for and commissions . A total of 91 Building Board of Appeals– Jones, Dale Shields, and R. Scott in 2009, Earl Gunia for a term terms expiring in 2009 . citizens volunteer their time . At Robert Davis, alternate 1; Jerry English for terms expiring in expiring in 2010; Susan Price for Riverfront Authority–Michael its March 4 meeting, the Littleton Valdes, alternate 2; and Matthew 2011 . alternate 1 and Victoria England Massey and James Taylor for City Council selected 49 citizens Cashman for terms expiring 2011; Historical Preservation Board– as alternate 2 for terms expiring terms expiring in 2013 . for appointment or reappoint- Charles Martinez from alternate to Margi Clute and Pam Rosendal for in 2011 . Tree Committee–Mary Jane ment . The appointments are a term expiring in 2009 and Dean terms expiring in 2011; and Chuck Museum Board–Dick Dug- Brady for a term expiring in effective April 1, 2008 . These Rue from alternate to a term expir- Reid and Bruce Stahlman as alter- dale for a term expiring in 2009; 2009, Sandra Snyder for a term citizen committees provide valu- ing 2010 . nates for terms expiring in 2011 . and Steven Rarey, Amy Fischer, expiring in 2010; and Carl Mike- able input regarding the future Business/Industry Affairs Advi- Housing Authority–Aaron and Virginia Fraser for terms sell and Gay Wilkerson for terms direction of the community . sory Committee – Susan Thornton, Huemann for a term expiring in expiring in 2011 . expiring in 2011 . Some meet on an as-needed Pamela Camelio, Michael Price, 2013 . Planning Commission–Julio Victim Assistance Compen- basis, others meet monthly or Jennifer Smith, William Snyder, Library Board–Mary Pat Valdes Iturreria, Norman Brown and sation Board–Jamie Driscoll for bi-monthly. Following is a list of and Kim Glidden for terms expir- and Lisa Ohlgren for terms expir- Pavlos Stavropoulos for terms a term expiring in 2011 . the appointments: ing in 2011 . ing in 2011 . expiring in 2011; David Metcalf Construction of park at Superchi/Central Construction property to begin

South Suburban Parks and Recreation anticipates the first phase development of the former Superchi/Central Construction property to begin late spring and completed in late summer. The project includes: pedestrian access to the Mary Carter Greenway Trail, a picnic shelter, paved parking, a port-a-let restroom and access to the South Platte River for boaters. The project budget is $400,000 supported by Arapahoe County Open Space and South Suburban funding.

2008-2009 Citizens Guide PRSRT STD What’s Inside inside! 2255 West Berry Ave. U.S. Postage Littleton, CO 80165 Paid Littleton, CO Planning Commission Study Sessions Televised . . . 2 Permit No. 205 Adventures in History Application...... 3 Defibrillators Installed in City Buildings...... 4 New Look for Littleton Police Cars...... 5 ECRWSS Name the Lakes Contest Coming Soon...... 6 Postal Patron Academy Award Nominee at Bemis...... 7 New Businesses Open...... 8 NEWS FROM LITTLETON CITY COUNCIL April 2008 • Page 2

Council member elected DRCOG Treasurer

Littleton Council Member Jim Taylor has represented Littleton Taylor has been elected treasurer on the DRCOG Board of Direc- of the Denver Regional Council tors since January 2007, and prior to of Governments (DRCOG) Board that served as the alternate . He also of Directors. The board holds several committee elected its 2008 offi cers positions . February 20. DRCOG is a volun- Joining Taylor in lead- tary association of 56 ing the regional council county and municipal in 2008 are Westminster governments united to Mayor Nancy McNally achieve a better future as chair, Lakewood City for the region. DRCOG Council Member Ed Peterson as members include Adams, Arapa- vice chair, and Arapahoe County hoe, Boulder, Clear Creek, Douglas, Commissioner Rod Bockenfeld Gilpin and Jefferson counties, the as secretary . Denver City Council City and County of Broomfi eld, the Member Rick Garcia is immediate City and County of Denver, and 47 past chair . municipalities .

City council approves outreach schedule Littleton City Council Member John Ostermiller, Mayor Pro Tem Tom Mulvey and Council Member Joseph Trujillo listen to the discussion at the annual city council workshop. The At its February 19 meeting, the council members work together workshop was held February 8 and 9 at the Littleton Historical Museum. The Council Workshop Littleton City Council approved its on many projects including man- Report will be available soon. 2008 Outreach Schedule. There agement and operation of the are several meetings of interest Littleton/Englewood Wastewater coming up this spring . Treatment Plant and the Fourth Additional programming coming to Littleton’s channel 8 Residents of District IV, the of July Family Festival and Fire- Littleton cable television sub- including Littleton 8, all broadcast each month . Additional meetings southwest quadrant of the city, are works Show . That meeting will scribers will soon be able to see channels as well as Azteca America, may also be televised. City council invited to a Citizen Forum April 22 be held in the Community Room additional meeting coverage on the Discovery Channel, Ion Televi- interviews of board and com- at 7 p .m . in the City Council Cham- at 7:30 a .m . Channel 8. Beginning in April, sion, CSPAN, Hallmark Channel, mission applicants were televised ber and Community Room. All On May 27, city council will planning commission study ses- FIT TV, Bravo, QVC, Comcast February 25-27. Meetings typically District IV residents will receive an meet at 7 p .m . in the Community sions will be televised “live” on the Entertainment Television and begin at 7 p.m. invitation in the mail. District IV Room with the Centennial City city’s government access channel, more . There are additional one- VHS and DVD copies of all Council Member Debbie Brink- Council and staff . And on May 29, joining regular planning commis- time charges for installation which televised meetings are available for man will host. Following a brief city council will hold a breakfast sion meetings, regular city council vary depending on the number of checkout at Bemis Public Library. presentation, council members meeting with the South Suburban meetings and city council study outlets and whether the residence Streaming video of the meetings is pre-wired for cable. can be found on the city’s website and directors from all city depart- Parks and Recreation staff and sessions . There are roughly 8,900 resi- City council meetings are held at www .littletongov .org . Look for ments will be on-hand to answer Board of Directors. That meet- dences in Littleton that subscribe on the fi rst and third Tuesday of “Littleton 8 Cable TV” on the drop citizens’ questions . ing will also be in the Community to Comcast . Some residents may each month . City council study down menu on the left side and On April 24, the council will Room at 7:30 a.m. not realize they can take only sessions are held on the second then click on “Streaming Video.” have a breakfast meeting with the To attend the breakfast meet- the “Basic” level of service. For Tuesday of each month . The For further information, call Englewood City Council . Engle- ings, please make a reservation by $15.49 per month, subscribers planning commission meets the 303-795-3720 . wood and Littleton staff and calling 303-795-3720 . receive a total of 31 channels second and fourth Monday of Council asks South Suburban Parks and Recreation to rename park for Charley Emley The Littleton City Council across the street from St . Mary’s city’s mayor for six years . During three major highway projects of the Regional Air Quality voted January 15 to submit a Church . The city council is asking his tenure, the face of Littleton – the construction of C-470, the Council, was a member of the request to the South Suburban citizens to provide input on the changed dramatically, including widening of West Bowles Avenue Porter Adventist Hospital Board Parks and Recreation Board name change at a public hearing at major construction activities such and the construction of Mineral and a board member for the Lit- of Directors to rename Upper the city council meeting April 15 . as the railroad depression which Avenue linking South Santa Fe tleton Housing Authority and the Ridgewood Park to Charley The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. minimized the disruption from Drive and Platte Canyon Road. Littleton Historical Museum . Emley Park . The park is located Charley Emley passed away heavy rail through the city and He chose not to run for re-elec- Emley is survived by his wife at 2301 West Briarwood Avenue, in November of 2000. He was cleared the way for construction tion in 1995, having never lost Ellen who still lives in the home at the northeast corner of Prince elected to four terms on the of the Southwest Light Rail. He an election . they shared near Upper Ridge- Street and Briarwood Avenue, Littleton City Council and was the also played leadership roles in He was a founding member wood Park .

Littleton City Council Member Peggy Cole (left), City Manager Jim Woods (second Several City of Littleton employees participated in a disaster exercise at the from left), and Business/Industry Affairs Director Chris Gibbons (far right) join in Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Offi ce February 14. Littleton, Greenwood Village the celebration of Echostar’s 10th Anniversary at the former Riverfront Festival and Arapahoe County are working together to write new Crisis Communications Center with company founders Cantey and Charlie Ergen. More than 1,200 people Plans for each jurisdiction. work at the customer service center at the intersection of Santa Fe and Bowles. LITTLETON HISTORICAL MUSEUM April 2008 • Page 3

Adventures in History returns to Adventures in History Registration Form the Littleton Historical Museum

Are you a member of the Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum? ❏ yes ❏ no Adventures in History offers children interested in history the opportunity to experience life in the South Platte River Valley in the 19th century. Has your child participated in Adventures in History in the past? ❏ yes ❏ no Participants learn about the life of a typical farm family in 1860s and 1890s Colorado through a variety of hands-on activities carried out on the museum’s two living history farms. In past years, children have enjoyed doing Youth’s Name:______Grade (in Fall):______blacksmithing, taking care of livestock, cooking a meal, and completing 19th century craft projects. School:______Adventures in History is a week-long program, and daily sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program will be offered during the weeks of June Name of Parent/Guardian:______9-13, July 7-11, and August 4-8. Registration is open to students who are entering the fourth, fi fth, or sixth grade in the fall. Cost for the program is Address:______$90 per child. Registration is limited to 20 children per week, and is open only to City of Littleton residents and members of the Friends of the Littleton City/State/ZIP:______Library and Museum (FOLM). Preference will be given to applicants that have not previously participated in Adventures in History . Phone #:______The Littleton Historical Museum will accept hand-delivered registration forms from April 1 through April 25. All other registrations must be Select weeks of June 9-13, July 7-11, or August 4-8. postmarked by April 23. City of Littleton residents must include a copy of a parent or guardian’s valid driver’s license along with the completed registra- Week of choice:______2nd choice______tion form. Members of FOLM need only submit the completed registration form. All applications will be entered into a drawing and participants Mail the completed registration and a copy of your valid driver’s license postmarked by April 25 to: will be randomly chosen. Do not include payment with your registration form; payment will be accepted after participants are chosen. Participants Littleton Historical Museum • 6028 S. Gallup St. • Littleton, CO 80120 • Information: 303-795-3950 accepted to the program will be informed by May 15. For more information call 303-795-3950 .

GENERAL NEWS Partnerships contribute to South Platte Reservoir’s success Senior Refund Program Returns for 2008

nial Water, who spent many hours Since 1977, the Littleton City December 31, 2007 and resided developing plans to enhance the Council has annually renewed its within the city limits of Littleton area around the reservoir to make Senior Refund Program, provid- for the entire year of 2007 . Appli- it a jointly-managed and inte- ing the city’s senior residents with cants must complete both sides of grated operation . The partners a refund . the form and attach their paid tax worked together to plan wildlife The program is available to receipt and a copy of their driver’s corridors to accommodate birds both renters and property owners. license or identifi cation card. and mammals living in the area . For property owners, the refund is Forms will be mailed in March A trail is open to the public a based on the property’s assessed to those who have previously portion of the way around the valuation. Refund amounts range received a refund . reservoir, and offers beautiful from $10 to $100 . For property Additional forms and informa- views of the foothills and moun- owners whose property is in a trust, tion can be obtained from the City tains. Interpretive educational the refund is always $30. Refunds of Littleton Finance Offi ce, 2255 signs explain the reservoir’s func- for renters range from $10 to $30 . West Berry Avenue, or by calling South Platte Reservoir, a water the newest facility in Centennial tions and educate visitors about Applicants must have been 65 303-795-3764 . The deadline for storage facility located in the Water’s supply system, which wildlife and bird species who call years of age or older on or before fi ling is October 31, 2008. former Kiewit gravel and mining relies predominantly on surface the area home . operation near C-470 and Platte water, but combines the use of Centennial Water appreciates Canyon Road, is now storing surface and ground water sup- the support and partnership of Memorial Day Closures water . This water will serve plies. In fact, in 2007, 100 percent the City of Littleton and South the drinking water needs of the of the Highlands Ranch water Suburban staff and elected offi - City ofﬁ ces will be closed Monday, May 26, 2008 Highlands Ranch water custom- supply came from surface water . cials who helped make this reser- ers served by Centennial Water Centennial Water transformed voir a reality . For more informa- in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. & Sanitation District . Construc- the former Kiewit site into a water tion about South Platte Reservoir, tion began in 2001 on this 6,400- storage reservoir . The planning visit Centennial Water’s website at acre-foot reservoir, which has process involved staff from the www .highlandsranch .org, or call been planned for more than 15 City of Littleton, South Suburban 303-791-0430 . years. South Platte Reservoir is Parks and Recreation and Centen-

For more information call 303-795-3744 or 303-795-3831. what’s new online www.littletongov.org KEEP LITTLETON BEAUTIFUL! ePostcards feature 2008 calendar photos

he “Keep Littleton Beautiful” summer The Littleton ePostcard photo gallery has been expanded to include recent Lit- Tcleanup program will begin taking calls May 27; call 303-795-3744 to schedule an tleton Calendar photo winners. Say hello to friends and family by sending a free appointment for a crew to come to your home ePostcard from the updated gallery. Go to www.littletongov.org/postcards/. and haul away your unwanted items! The city will continue to schedule pickups until all time slots are full, so call early to assure a pickup Bemis programs in your email box time. The program ends in early August.

Every month, Bemis Library hosts more than 80 events, programs and class- he city will pick up items such as old appli- es. A current listing of events is always available online, or patrons may reg- Tances, used tires (four per household), discarded furniture, refrigerators, stoves, ister to receive email announcements for many of these events. Visit www. dishwashers, and other unwanted items that your regular trash hauler will not accept. Tree littletongov.org/bemis/events to view the events, and for instructions to sign branches will be accepted as long as they are up for email program announcements. cut into four-foot lengths. LITTLETON FIRE RESCUE April 2008 • Page 4

LFR teams up with 9News for severe weather training Education Outreach programs successful Littleton Fire Rescue (LFR) personnel do more than respond to fires, accidents, and illnesses. They also spend a lot of time on prevention through Life Safety Education tours, special events and classes . The chart below illustrates the results for 2007.

2007 RESULTS Station tours 94 Apparatus tours 150 Life safety education classes 150 (11,348 people) Hazard House classes 18 (475 people) Characterization programs 26 (6,133 people) 9-1-1 education 20 (530 people) Motor vehicle crash presentations 39 (1,163 people) Career days 7 (730 people) Water Safety 19 (861 people) Health Fairs 2 (875 people) Smoke trailer 22 (1,556 people) The severe weather season is just around the corner so on February 20 Littleton Fire Rescue Safety trailer events/classes 22 (1,556 people) Communications Center employees invited 9NEWS Meteorologist Ashton Altieri (pictured above in the city council chamber) to present at their bi-monthly training meeting. Altieri reviewed LFR serves the citizens of the City of Littleton, the Highlands severe weather terminology, how weather forecasts are predicted, and what causes severe weather Ranch Metro District and the Littleton Fire Protection District. in Colorado. This training helps fire dispatchers be prepared to properly handle severe weather This area covers approximately 80-square-miles and nearly 250,000 information. The dispatchers also came away with a greater appreciation for the severe weather people . conditions that can occur in Colorado and how they can help serve as the eyes and ears for the Class topics include: general fire safety, 9-1-1 education, getting Denver metro area weather community. ready to be in charge, kitchen safety, summer safety, bike safety, senior safety, teen driving, juvenile fire setter education and much more. For further information call 303-795-3800 . Littleton Fire Rescue hosting blood donation drive Every year at the Children’s tunately, they can still run short AEDs installed in busiest city facilities Hospital, over 8,000 blood compo- during times of crisis or with chil- nents are transfused into sick and dren that have a particular need . Littleton Fire Rescue (LFR) can double or triple a cardiac injured infants, children and teens. Help maintain a steady supply of has installed Automated External arrest victim’s chance of survival Without this blood, many of the the wide range of blood products Defibrillators (AED) in the four if done immediately after sudden cardiac arrest . lifesaving procedures performed at that kids need! busiest city-owned public build- Civilian rescuer AED pro- the Children’s Hospital would not ings in Littleton – the Littleton Center, Bemis Public Library, the grams involving police in Roch- be possible. The blood donated When: April 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (by Littleton Historical Museum, and ester, Minnesota; security guards gives these children a better chance appointment only) the Littleton Municipal Court at Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway for a healthy life . House . And to make sure some- airports; and security guards in Blood donation does not cost Where: Littleton Center, 2255 W . one is nearby trained to use an Las Vegas casinos have achieved money and requires little time. It Berry Avenue AED and perform Cardio Pulmo- a 50 to 74 percent survival rate does, however, make a big differ- nary Resuscitation (CPR), more for adults with sudden, witnessed, ence . The Children’s Hospital has Contact Littleton Fire Rescue than 70 general government city cardiac arrest . devoted volunteers who donate Captain Randy Glanville at 303- employees received instruction Littleton employees were blood on a regular basis. Unfor- 795-3803 . from LFR staff in February. All taught the American Heart Asso- Littleton Police Officers and LFR ciation’s “Chain of Survival.” It personnel have been trained in involves: LFR’s popular Mini Fire Academy returning for 2008 CPR and the use of an AED. That • Early recognition of the When a child is asked what basic first aid, the life of a fire- from June 23-26, and the second means 80 percent of full-time city emergency and calling 911 he or she wants to be when they fighter and much more. The final session is July 14-17 . Class is employees are ready to save lives . immediately grow up, a common response is “a day of class is celebrated with a from 9 a m. . until noon each day . Brain death starts to occur • Early CPR firefighter.” To give kids a glimpse tour of a fire engine, operating a Space is limited to 25 students per in just four to six minutes after • Early defibrillation of what that would be like and to real fire hose and a graduation cer- session . someone experiences sudden car- • Early advance life support teach safety, Littleton Fire Rescue emony. “The Mini-Fire Academy Parents are responsible for diac arrest . This near death state care from paramedics (LFR) is offering the Kids’ Mini is an excellent opportunity for kids transporting their children to either is reversible in most victims if the To learn more about CPR, Fire Station 18 in Highlands Ranch Fire Academy for the seventh to experience what it would be like condition is treated within a few AEDs or receiving a presenta- to be a firefighter, while learning or the Metro Fire Training Center consecutive summer . minutes with CPR and an electric tion by LFR at a civic, school, or important safety messages,” said in Littleton each of the four days . The academy is a four-day shock from an AED to restore a community meeting, contact LFR event for children 8-12 years-old Katie Moore, life safety educator Children will be asked to bring normal heartbeat. This life saving Firefighter Richard Greer at 303- living within the Littleton Fire for LFR. their bicycles and appropriate skill is called defibrillation. A vic- 795-3800. There must be at least Rescue coverage area. The cost LFR is providing two sessions safety gear to class one day . tim’s chance of survival is reduced ten people in the class and there is $10 per child . The Academy of the Mini Fire Academy and You can enroll by calling Moore includes hands-on activities about enrollment for both sessions is at 303-795-3833 . by seven to ten percent with every is a minimal charge for the books fire safety, bike safety, using 9-1-1, now open. The first session runs minute that passes without CPR and instruction . and electrical defibrillation. CPR LFR earns Class 3 rating from International Services Office To help establish appropriate communities, ISO analyzes the tive, countrywide standard that fire insurance premiums for resi- relevant data using the Fire Sup- helps fire departments in plan- dential and commercial properties, pression Rating Schedule. ISO ning and budgeting for facilities, insurance companies need reliable, then assigns a PPC from 1 to equipment, and training . And up-to-date information about a 10 . Class 1 represents exemplary by securing lower fire insurance community’s fire-protection ser- public protection, and Class 10 premiums for communities with vices. International Services Office indicates that the area’s fire-sup- better public protection, the PPC (ISO) provides that information pression program doesn’t meet program provides incentives and through the Public Protection ISO’s minimum criteria. Littleton rewards for communities that Classification (PPC) program. Fire Rescue enjoys a Class 3 rating choose to improve their firefight- ISO collects information on which compares to neighboring ing services . municipal fire-protection efforts fire jurisdictions. ISO has extensive information in communities throughout the By classifying communities’ on more than 44,000 fire-response United States such as water supply, ability to suppress fires, ISO helps jurisdictions. training and equipment, staffing the communities evaluate their For more information visit and the department’s alarm and public fire-protection services. http://www.iso.com/. Deputy City Attorney/Prosecutor Alan Katz practices techniques paging system. In each of those The program provides an objec- he learned in CPR/AED training. LITTLETON POLICE DEPARTMENT April 2008 • Page 5 Part I crimes decrease significantly in 2007 Police hold annual awards ceremony The Littleton Police Department aggravated assault, burglary, theft, more than 1,000 cases were assigned, On March 12, the Littleton Police 10 years (LPD) responded to more than motor vehicle theft, and arson . The which was a slight increase from the Department held its annual awards Dispatch Supervisor Joann Ryan 42,000 calls for service in 2007 . largest decrease was under “theft,” previous year. The most diffi cult ceremony . The LPD participates in Uniform where LPD reported approximately cases to investigate are those where Nine employees were awarded 20 years Crime Reporting, which is a nation- 200 less cases than in the previous there is no connection between the the Commendable Service Award Lieutenant Mike Broadhead ally based system for gathering crime year . The other crime categories perpetrator and the victim, such as for actions above and beyond the 25 years data. In 2007, LPD reported more remained relatively level . seemingly random residential bur- call of duty during 2007 . Another 22 Commander Bill Christensen than 1,600 “Part I” crimes, which The LPD Detective Unit assigns glaries . The police ask that citizens employees were recognized with Unit was a decrease from the more than felony cases to investigators when be aware of suspicious activity and Citations for participating in incidents 30 years 1,800 reported in 2006. Part I crimes there is some likelihood that leads contact them immediately to report that were resolved through the efforts Detective Russ Hoffman include homicide, rape, robbery, can be developed. During 2007, potential criminal activity . of a group . The following individuals were Littleton’s Chief of Police, recognized for years of service: Heather Coogan, thanked each of the

Littleton Police vehicles redesigned for 2008 5 years department’s employees, as well as the department’s citizen volunteers, for Subcommittee members worked Detective Kevin Denner their efforts throughout the year . with a graphic artist who specializes Detective Jim Patton in public safety vehicle graphic design. Dispatcher Zeb Stockbridge The design has a blue stripe under the word police; blue symbolizes police in the law enforcement community, on a black and white base. The vehicles will have the Littleton Police Badge added to the front fender area just in Citizens will soon notice a new operate 24/7/365. front of the door and the LPD web- look on Littleton Police Department Offi cers conducted a great deal site address on the back window. (LPD) patrol vehicles. A subcom- of research and are excited about The new graphics cost $800 per mittee of police employees worked the selection of new vehicles and vehicle . LPD paid $700 for the old on the selection of new replacement a new graphic design for the cars . graphics per vehicle . The increase can vehicles in accordance with the Fleet They selected Ford Crown Victoria be attributed to the addition of the Services Division replacement sched- sedans, as well as Chevrolet Tahoe’s badge and the website address. Only ule . New patrol vehicles were last for the police fl eet. The department the new vehicles will be outfi tted in Service anniversary awards were presented to (l to r): Dispatch purchased in 2004 and are budgeted is purchasing six of each, as well as the new designs which will be phased Supervisor Joann Ryan, Detective Jim Patton, Detective for in 2008 . Police patrol vehicles are an additional vehicle approved by in as additional vehicles are replaced Kevin Denner, Commander Bill Christensen, Lieutenant Mike and with budgetary approval. replaced every three years as they are council in the 2008 budget for the Broadhead, and Detective Russ Hoffman. the only vehicles in the city fl eet that canine offi cer. GENERAL NEWS City urges pedestrians–be safe, be responsible! Code enforcement hotline continues As one of the coldest winters oncoming traffi c before they begin The City of Littleton estab- prompted to select a topic such as in a long time winds down, there crossing a street . The law also lished a code enforcement hotline weeds, rubbish, derelict vehicles, is the urge to get outside and get states that no pedestrian shall leave in 2006 to allow citizens to leave potholes, trees and limbs, snow active. Whether it’s riding a bike, the curb and walk into the path messages about code enforce- and ice removal on sidewalks, running outdoors, or just simply of an oncoming vehicle unless ment and community appearance noise violations, housing, road taking a walk, most of us will have the pedestrian can do so without issues outside of normal business conditions, street lights, or other to cross a street at some point. In causing the vehicle to come to a hours . The system is structured concerns . Noise ordinance viola- order to ensure safety, pedestrians sudden stop . Pedestrians have the so that the call is directed to the tions should be reported to the need to observe proper techniques right-of-way when they are in the voice mail of the staff person police non-emergency number for crossing the street, particu- crosswalk, but they cannot begin responsible for that type of at 303-794-1551 . The hotline larly if they are using a marked crossing until oncoming traffic concern for follow-up on the number is 303-734-8400. crosswalk . has passed . next business day. Callers will be Often, motorists fail to yield Bicyclists who ride on the side- to a pedestrian crossing a street walk are considered pedestrians Community teams up to prevent teen suicide within a marked crosswalk . The and, therefore, must follow the laws in the State of Colorado and same guidelines as pedestrians . the City of Littleton clearly state Bicyclists who ride on the street that motorists must yield to pedes- are treated as a vehicle and must trians crossing a roadway within a adhere to the same rules-of-the- crosswalk . However, pedestrians road that motorists are required also have a responsibility to yield to to follow .

Littleton named Tree City USA The National Arbor Day Foundation has named Littleton a Tree City USA for the 21st time . To receive this national recognition, a community must meet four standards. It must have a tree board or department, a tree Arapahoe High School Hospital’s Emergency Room: recently joined the Greater Lit- three to fi ve people each day, three Spring is on its way. Have you care ordinance, a comprehensive tleton Youth Initiative’s (GLYI) of whom are typically youth . The discovered that you or some- community forestry program, and Community Suicide Prevention South Metro Denver area has the one you know needs assistance an Arbor Day observance. Project (CSPP) which now spans highest attempt rate in the metro with small, indoor home repair Arbor Day in Colorado this all LPS high schools, alternative area . Tragically, Colorado ranks work? The Littleton Handyman year is Friday, April 18 . As part schools and one middle school approximately sixth in the nation Program is available to Littleton of the Arbor Day celebration, as well as several community for completed suicides . Children residents who are elderly, dis- the Littleton Tree Committee partners. In addition to the Yellow ages 10-14 are the fastest grow- abled or temporarily ﬁ nancially will distribute 300 shade trees to Ribbon program, several school ing age group attempting suicide challenged. Caring volunteers residents on Saturday, April 19 . counselors and teachers have with the elderly population a close can help with leaking faucets or This is the 13th year of an annual also learned suicide intervention second . toilets, assembling furniture or program to encourage tree plant- skills through the Applied Sui- Littleton Hospital sponsors appliance kits, hanging pictures, ing in the city . These trees were cide Intervention Skills Training the CSPP through a three-year, or other small home repair jobs. ordered by citizens filling out the application in the February (ASIST) program. $150,000 donation to the GLYI. Littleton Report . There are still a The CSPP was initiated in For more information about the few trees available. For informa- January 2005 to decrease the large project, contact Kay Wilmesher tion visit www .littletongov .org or number of people attempting at 303-795-3721 or kwilmesher@ call 303-795-3766 . suicide and ending up in Littleton littletongov .org . GENERAL NEWS April 2008 • Page 6

awards and recognition

City recognized for ﬁ nancial reporting

The Certifi cate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Littleton by the Government Finance Offi cers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its 2006 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Certifi cate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and fi nancial reporting, and its attainment represents a signifi cant accomplishment by a government and its management. This is the 26th consecutive award for the city. The city’s CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its fi nancial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The GFOA is a nonprofi t professional association serving approximately 17,000 government fi nance professionals. The 11th Annual AirLife Memorial Run/Walk and EMS Celebration is returning May 18 to benefi t the Friends of AirLife organization. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at the Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive. The event includes a 5k/10k run, 5k walk and kids run, and volleyball tournament as well as numerous activities for all ages. Donations are used to Name the Lakes Contest coming soon maintain the AirLife Memorial Park located at the site of the helicopter crash, support Colorado The South Platte Park staff South Platte Park staff estimate EMS education through the Jim Ulrich Scholarship Fund, support the Jim Ulrich Silver Falcon have been discussing for more that the initial cost to implement Award recognizing local EMS leaders, and provide charitable assistance to families of EMS than a decade their interest in des- the new names of the lakes is less professionals who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Proceeds are distributed through the ignating formal names for the fi ve than $1,000 . non-profi t organization, Friends of AirLife. For more information and registration, visit www. airlifedenver.com. former mining pits within South South Platte Park is owned by Platte Park that are now referred to the City of Littleton and managed as Lakes 1 through 5 . The South under a contract with South Sub- Suburban Parks and Recreation urban Parks and Recreation. The Carson Nature Center wants your Platte River fl ood stories Board of Directors endorsed a city council will need to formally Do you or someone you know homes, businesses, and bridges Did you see the flood? proposal at its February 13 study adopt the names once the contest have a memory or story of the along the way . The water was a session to establish a Name the is completed . The names will then fl ood of 1965? Littleton’s fl ood- mile wide and 12 feet high near How did it affect your life? Lakes Contest . The Littleton City be submitted to the USGS for plain park turns 25 this year, and what is currently South Platte Council also supported the pro- review and registration and also to the birthday will be celebrated Park . Several years after the Were you involved in the creation posal at its March 4 meeting . the Colorado Geographical Names September 13 with a story festival. fl ood, the Army Corps of Engi- of the park or the fight for it? There are many benefits of Board and the Colorado Division South Platte Park staff are looking neers built Chatfi eld Dam and the lakes having formal names of Wildlife . for stories and photos to be used wanted to channelize the South How does the story of the park including permanent recognition The 25th anniversary of South in their newsletter, exhibits, or at Platte River. Controversy ensued weave into the story of your life by the United States Geological Platte Park will be celebrated Sep- the festival! The stories will be over whether or not that was the today? Survey (USGS), better familiarity tember 13 so the Name the Lakes added to the archives at the Carson right thing to do and eventually and clarity within the community, contest will coincide with this Nature Center . the citizens of Littleton took Send your written stories with and a fun event for citizens and important event . Watch for more On June 16, 1965, 14 inches the fi ght to Congress. The Water pictures if you have them . The dead- park users to enjoy. details in the June Littleton Report . of rain fell in just over four hours Resources Act of 1972 was passed line is July 1, 2008. Bring materials near Larkspur . That is how much and the land was kept as a natural to the Carson Nature Center, or rain that area usually receives in fl oodplain. South Platte Park was email to kparker@sspr .org, or mail Immigrant Initiative to welcome one year! All of that water ran into the result of that act . them to South Platte Park, 3000 W . Plum Creek, then the South Platte Stories could include answers Carson Drive, Littleton, Co ., 80120, twenty-nine new Americans River and took out trees, cars, to the following questions: attention Karen Parker . to prepare for their citizenship exams . The U .S . Citizenship and Immigration Service says Littleton Spring runoff brings increased fl ood danger for 2008 is the national model for volun- The fl ood season in Colorado health or safety . Some sections be obtained for a specifi c property. teers working one-on-one to help generally begins about mid-April of the city were developed prior There is a 26 percent chance of a immigrants become citizens. A and ends mid-September. to designation of fl oodplains. In 100-year fl ood during the life of a reception will follow the natural- In Littleton, the cause of these areas, houses, apartment typical 30-year mortgage . ization ceremony . fl ooding is usually the result of buildings, and businesses could be Mountain snowpack currently The Initiative, which is funded rapid runoff of water from intense fl ooded by one of these tributary is above average in almost all of Mark your calendar for 1 p .m . by a grant from The Colorado spring or summer rainstorms . streams . Even properties not in a Colorado . An extended period April 17 at the Littleton Center Trust, also invites residents to a There are numerous tributaries fl oodplain could experience water of above average spring runoff is when people from around the free fi lm series to explore immi- to the South Platte River such damage from poor site grading, anticipated. In Littleton, there is world become citizens of the grant issues. The fi lms will run the as Little’s Creek, Slaughterhouse street overfl ows, or inadequately very little threat of fl ooding from United States. The citizens-to-be fourth Monday of each month at Gulch, Lee Gulch and others sized storm drainage facilities . snow melting . A flood on the are part of the Littleton Immigrant 7 p.m. at Bemis Library. See www. which have the potential to fl ood Flood insurance is available South Platte River would spread Integration Initiative and have ConnectingImmigrants.org for a private property. Areas subject to to all owners of private property out within Littleton’s South Platte studied with volunteer mentors complete listing . this type of fl ooding have been in the city through Littleton’s par- Park, or be contained within the designated as floodplains for a ticipation in the National Flood river channel through the north 100-year frequency fl ood, which Insurance Program. To obtain half of the city . Upcoming sales and use tax classes has a one percent chance of occur- fl ood insurance, residents should For flood insurance zone ring in any given year . Smaller contact their property insurance information, maps, or for other fl oods have a higher probability carrier . There is a 30-day period information on Littleton’s fl ood- April 8, Tuesday, 9–11 a.m. of occurring than a 100-year fl ood. after a policy is written before cov- plain and storm drainage man- May 8, Thursday, 9–11 a.m. Floodplains have restrictions on erage becomes effective. Mortgage agement programs, contact the June 4, Wednesday, 2–4 p.m. building or other land use activi- holders may have a mandatory Public Services Department at ties that might endanger human requirement that fl ood insurance 303-795-3863 BEMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY April 2008 • Page 7 Visual effects wizard speaking at Bemis Library April 15

Celebrate National Library Week Listen On-the-Go with Playaway Talking Bemis Library is joining libraries around the Books country in celebrating National Library Week, April The library is writing a new chapter in con- 13-19 . The theme is Join the Circle of Knowledge@ venience, offering Playaway digital audio books Your Library. Stop by the library and write a few to patrons! Each palm-sized unit is loaded with sentences about something you have learned at an audio book to make listening as simple as the library and you will receive a free book of your pressing a button. Using the clearly marked but- choice and have the opportunity to spin the “wheel tons, listeners can easily move forward and back of knowledge” for a free gift from the library. Your through the audio book and control the speed name will also be entered in a drawing to have a of a narrator’s voice . A variety of popular titles free READ poster made of you and/or your family. are available for checkout. One Playaway may This program is for all ages . be checked out per library card; the checkout period is three weeks. Non-returnable earbud The World of Computer Graphics in Film: style headphones are available at the checkout Star Wars and More! desk for $1 . Visual effects expert Ed Kramer, whose work has been nominated for eight Academy Awards, will Russian Language and Literature Group speak on the world of computer graphics in film, If you would like to learn Russian, or Tuesday, April 15, from 7-8:30 p m. . practice speaking Russian, come to the new Russian Language and Literature Group, which Gary Hart on National Security meets every second and fourth Thursday of Gary Hart, author and former U S. . senator, will the month from 7-8:30 p .m . For additional discuss national security issues in America Tuesday, information, call Zoya Doennebrink at 303- Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place–Relax with a smoothie or a cold glass of lemonade while listening April 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. His new book, Under the 795-3961 . to music in Sophie’s Place . Monthly performances feature a variety of musical talent from Littleton and Eagle’s Wing, provides a national security strategy for the Denver metro area. On Wednesday, April 9, from 2-3 p.m., well-known local pianist Dan Brickley the new century. Copies of his latest books will be Upcoming Computer Training Classes will play favorite songs from American musicals . available for purchase. The following free computer classes will On Sunday, May 18, from 2-3 p.m., the Colorado Hebrew Chorale will sing popular songs from Israel be offered in the computer training lab on the and other Jewish family favorites. The volunteer chorus, whose membership draws from all areas within Game Night lower level . Call 303-795-3961 to register for a greater Denver, gives voice to the legacy and culture of the Jewish experience through song . Kids, teens and adults are invited to a night of class, or stop by the reference desk: game playing at the library, Friday, April 25 from 6-8 p.m. A variety of board and card games will be Mousercize: April 12, 9-10:30 a m. . Through while experienced knitters will get project ideas Mother and Daughter Tea Party on hand, or you can bring your own favorite game. the use of entertaining exercises, develop skills and provide hints and tips for the rest of the Celebrate one of our favorite book characters, Digital Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero III will needed to maneuver a mouse . group . The group is creating gloves, scarves “Fancy Nancy,” at the annual Mother and Daughter be set up in the meeting room for dancing fun. The and hats for people who use the free medical Tea Party April 26 . Tea starts promptly at 2 p m. . library’s computers will also be available for use. Computer Comfort: April 9 and June 11, van services at the library and for distribution with tea, sandwiches, and sweets . Space is limited Free pizza and refreshments will be served. 9-10:30 a.m. Focuses on basic computer infor- at other local charities . so make reservations beginning April 1 by calling mation necessary to operate a computer . Topics the library at 303-795-3961. Love Your Country, Hate Your Enemy: Pro- covered will include a description of the parts of SENIOR PROGRAMS paganda and Morale in Postcards of World a computer, how a computer functions, how to Summer Reading Bookmark Contest War I use a keyboard and mouse, and the differences Senior Book Club Calling all kid artists for the annual Summer Dan Brickley, a retired Littleton history teacher, between using a computer at home or work and First Monday of the month at 2 p m. . Reading Bookmark Contest. Using this year’s theme will show the beautifully illustrated World War I a public computer at the library. of Catch the Reading Bug, design a picture that will postcards he has collected for more than 25 years April 7: Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night- be used on the summer reading bookmark. Entry Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p m. . Postcards from Germany, Learn Internet Explorer: April 5, May 3, time by Mark Haddon. Despite his overwhelming forms will be available April 1. France, Great Britain and the United States will be and June 14, 9-10:30 a m. . Provides a review fear of interacting with people, Christopher, a featured; they reflect the “super-nationalism” and of Microsoft Internet Explorer, the computer mathematically-gifted, autistic 15-year-old boy, Children’s Book Week popular culture of the era . browser used at the library to search the decides to investigate the murder of a neighbor’s For children in fifth grade and younger, visit Internet. dog and uncovers secret information about his the Children’s Room May 12-18, tell us about your Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway mother . favorite book, and enter into a prize drawing for a On May 13 at 7 p.m., hear about the zany How to Search on the Internet: May 10, 9- bookstore gift card. While you’re here, pick up a adventures of a paleontologist and an artist as they 10:30 a.m. Get tips on how to find what you are May 5: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled schedule of upcoming summer events, too . drive across the American West in search of fos- looking for on the Internet using search engines Hosseini. Two women born a generation apart sils. Ray Troll, author and artist, and Kirk Johnson, and subscription databases. witness the destruction of their home and family Paws to Read chief curator at the Denver Museum of Nature in war torn Kabul. Presented in cooperation with R.E.A.D. (Read- and Science, will share their experiences in remote Keyword and Boolean Search Strategies: ing Education Assistance Dogs) and Denver Pet places few people visit . Copies of the speakers’ new June 7, 9-10:30 a .m . Covers how to create a SENIOR AFTERNOON PROGRAMS Partners, children in grades 1-5 can practice reading book, Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway: An Epoch Tale of a search strategy using keyword and boolean Fourth Monday of the month at 2 p m. . with a special doggie pal . Space is limited so call the Scientist and an Artist on the Ultimate 8,000-Mile Paleo search techniques to find information in library to register for a 20-minute spot between 10 Road Trip, will be available for purchase. the library’s online catalog and subscription April 28: The Climate Project. Information a m. . and noon April 19 and May 17 . databases. about global warming and our environment will Family Film Event: Enchanted be discussed. Please Note: There will be no story times in See the popular filmEnchanted , Saturday, May Introduction to Windows: May 14, 9-10:30 May as librarians visit schools to promote the 2008 17 from 2-4 p.m. on the library’s big screen. The a.m. Everything you need to know to become May 19: The Cholesterol Myth . New evi- Summer Reading Program. beautiful princess Giselle is banished from the proficient and comfortable using Microsoft dence suggests that lowering cholesterol with animated land of Andalasia by the evil queen. Windows, a graphics-based computer operat- drugs may miss the point for many people . What Story Box She finds herself in the gritty streets of the real, ing system . you learn could save your life! For ages infant through 36 months on Tuesdays modern-day Manhattan . The film stars Amy and Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a m. . A thirty- Adams and Patrick Dempsey . Free refreshments Introduction to Microsoft Publisher: April TEEN PROGRAMS minute session for children and a caring adult to will be served! 19, 9-10:30 a .m . Learn how to compile and Dance, Dance Revolution/Guitar Hero III introduce the joy of rhythm, rhyme and reading. customize fliers, newsletters and brochures as On April 17 and May 22. Enjoy these popu- Space is limited; free tickets are available one week Adult Summer Reading Program: Read and well as use Publisher wizards to create calendars, lar interactive video games . in advance . Renew the Earth greeting cards, business cards and other desktop May 27 is the launch date for the 2008 Adult publishing products. Naruto Club Story Time Summer Reading Program–Read and Renew the First Saturday of the month (April 5 and Story Time is for children ages three through Earth. It will be a summer to “be green.” Register Monday Evening Book Discussion Group May 3) at noon. Watch an episode of the popu- kindergarten on Thursdays at 10:30 a m. . and 1:30 at the information desk and receive a gift . Fill out a If you enjoy talking about books, come to lar manga character, play a Naruto game, and p m. ,. and Fridays at 10:30 a m. . Thirty minutes of drawing slip for every book read or listened to. Plus the Bemis Evening Book Group, which meets discuss future meetings . stories, songs, and activities, with a puppet show the certain library activities will make you eligible for the at the library the third Monday of each month first week of the month. drawings. There will be drawings held weekly and from 7-8 p.m. The following books will be Teen Advisory Group (TAG) for the Grand Prize. Prizes will include books, gift discussed in upcoming sessions: Fourth Friday of the month at 3:30 p.m. On Saturday Stories with Mr. Mark certificates to Sophie’s Place and to other Littleton April 25, Game Night and program updates. On Activities aimed at ages three through kin- merchants, and eco-friendly items. Read and Renew April 21: Train by Peter Dexter. In 1953, a May 23, the Summer Reading Program. dergarten at 10:30 a m. . on the second and fourth the Earth will run through July 31 . black 18-year-old golf caddy becomes friends Saturdays of the month (April 12 and 26). Thirty with a white police sergeant who plays golf . The Summer Reading Program minutes of stories, songs and other fun stuff; sib- Visit the Earth Balloon! novel examines the relationship between the Registration begins May 27 and will continue lings and parents are welcome . Step inside a gigantic earth balloon! The earth races in America during the 1950s . throughout the summer, until the program’s balloon will visit the library May 27 for the start of conclusion July 31 . This summer’s reading Catch The Reading Bug @ Bemis the summer reading program. The balloon is 25-feet May 19: Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge theme is Read and Renew the Earth. Watch A “buzzy” summer of reading fun! In May, the high and programs on the marvels of our world will Danticat . A sensitive insight into Haitian culture for news about special teen programs on the children’s librarians will be preparing for another take place at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. inside the balloon. This distinguishes this novel about a young girl’s environment! great summer of reading fun and more! Registration program is free and open to all ages . coming of age under difficult circumstances. for Catch the Reading Bug @ Bemis begins May CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 27. This program is for children from birth through Meteorologist Mike Nelson on Wild Colorado Bemis Knitting Group those entering fifth grade in the fall. Record the time Weather Knitters of all ages are invited to the Music for Kids you spend reading, or being read to, and collect The wild Colorado weather is the focus of an library’s knitting group which meets Friday Celebrate National Library Week and prizes along the way, including a book to keep and entertaining presentation by well-known weather afternoons at 2 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Bring Earth Day with musician Eric West, who entry into a weekly prize drawing after completing forecaster Mike Nelson June 7 from 1:30-2:30 a pair of needles and a skein of yarn and get utilizes recycled “gems” to create amazing, six hours of reading. Pick up a Reading Record p.m. Copies of Nelson’s book, The Colorado Weather ready to knit! Beginners will learn skills such entertaining and fascinating music, on April beginning May 27 and get started reading! Almanac, will be available for purchase. as casting on, knitting, purling, and casting off, 19 at 3 p .m . GENERAL NEWS April 2008 • Page 8 Several Littleton businesses celebrate grand openings and ribbon cuttings

Owners Judy Bower and Liesl Beckmann recently Sweet Beginnings, a wellness center/boutique that Pam Camelio wielded the scissors at the ribbon held a ribbon cutting for their new lady’s shoe store offers support to expectant and new parents, opened cutting for Creatively Affordable Marketing and at 2340 W. Main St. Sous le Lit (French for “under the March 17 at 5767 S. Rapp St. It features maternity and Creative Copy (its new in-house printing service) bed”) offers “unique, affordable fashion” in shoes and lactation classes, along with apparel and accessories. on its return to Littleton. The 16-year-old company accessories such as purses and jewelry. Pictured at the Assisting owner Michelle Parks (behind the bow) at the is located at 621 Southpark Dr. Surrounding celebration are (left to right): Mark Bell (Edward ribbon cutting were (front row) Mike Bell, President, Pam are Council Member Tom Mulvey, Police Jones), President of the Historic Downtown Littleton Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants; Beth Foster; Chief Heather Coogan, Council Member Debbie Merchants; Stephan Poullier (Ambiance Provence); Meg Casselman and Owen; Tatum and Jacie Gonzales; Brinkman, Matt Dougherty, Betty Mulvey, Marc Bower, Beckmann, Council Members Peggy Cole and (back row) David Foster, Faith McGinn, Dan Wilson, Fox, Kathie Lombardi, Council Member John Debbie Brinkman, and Holly Collins (Adventures in Vicki Muehler, David Laverty, and Parks’ son and Ostermiller, Mayor Doug Clark, and co-owner Dance). husband, Brayden and Matt Parks. Michael Camelio.

South Suburban election May 6

A South Suburban Parks and Recreation Board of Directors election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2008 . Candidates for the four-year terms are: Richard Braden, Kay Gietner, Albert Herrod, John Kent, Curt Lundberg, Brad Membel, Susan Rosser, Dan Ruparel and Kathy Turley. Eligible, registered voters may vote for two candidates . Polling places are open from 7 a .m . to 7 p .m . at: • Littleton Golf and Tennis Club, 5800 S. Federal Blvd. • Buck Community Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers David Baker, owner of David James Hair Studio, used The Massage Works Healing Center held a ribbon Ave . scissors on a ribbon rather than on a hairstyle at the cutting at its grand opening event in February. The • Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University shop’s grand opening in its new location in the Riverside serene offices are located in Suite 108 at 5808 S. Rapp Blvd. Downs shopping center at 2610 W. Belleview Ave. St. Co-founders Charmaine Stattman, and Marie • South Suburban Golf Course, 7900 S. Colorado Joining in the celebration are (front row left to right) Sandoval-Warner, have gathered multiple healers Blvd. Council Members Tom Mulvey and Peggy Cole, Angela with specialties in a range of massage techniques Zeiger, Baker and his wife Tracy, Evelyn Alvarado, so each client can find what is right for him or her. • Lone Tree city offices, 9220 Kimmer Dr. Nina Arago and Jennifer Walters. With Mayor Doug Pictured from left to right are: Stattman, Business/ Applications for a mail-in ballot can be obtained at Clark in the back row are Denay Wair, Chelsea Sterkel, Industry Affairs Director Chris Gibbons, Mayor www.sspr.org or by calling 303-798-5131. Mail-in ballots Breea Roy, Jane Trahan, Natalie Kaufman and Council Doug Clark, Council Member Jim Taylor, Suanne will be received at the South Suburban administration Member Jim Taylor. Eccher, and Sandoval-Warner. office, 6631 S. University Blvd., until 7 p.m., May 6, 2008. Call 303-798-5131 with questions . Littleton City Council

Debbie Brinkman Doug Clark Peggy Cole Tom Mulvey John Ostermiller Jim Taylor Joseph Trujillo District IV Mayor At Large Mayor Pro Tem At Large District I District II At Large District III

City Council Accommodations Littleton Report credits

The public is invited to attend all regular meetings or study sessions of the Littleton The Littleton Report is published bi-monthly by the city manager’s office, City Council or any city board, commission or public program. 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80165, and sent to all postal patrons. Please call 303-795-3857 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or program if you will need special assistance or any reasonable accommodation in order to be in attendance Jim Woods Kelli Narde Cecile Bugh at or participate in any such meeting or program. City Manager Director of Communications Executive Secretary For any additional information concerning the city’s compliance with the Americans Phil Cortese Chris Harguth Cathy Weaver With Disabilities Act, please call 303-795-3857. Deputy City Manager Public Relations Specialist Webmaster Additional city government information can now be accessed via the Internet at www. littletongov.org.