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August/September 2015 © Copyright 2015 City of Littleton all rights reserved Top News What’s Inside More summer stops for Meet, Greet and Eat Littleton lands on five top Community Business and Coffee with Council (see page 2). 10 lists (see page 3). Review (see page 8). Council election coming in November The 2015 Littleton Municipal Election will be held November 3. It will be coordinated with Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties as a mail ballot election. Registered electors should receive their ballots between October 12-16. There will be five city council seats to be decided: District I (to complete an appointed seat that will expire in 2017), District II, District IV and two at-large seats. Check out the council district map at littletongov.org/districtmap. These are four-year terms with the exception of one at-large position and the District I seat. The at-large candidate receiving the highest number of votes will serve a four-year term and the at-large candidate receiving the second highest number will serve a two-year term. The District I seat will be a two-year term to fulfill the remain- ing two years of a four-year term. Those interesed in becoming a candidate should contact the city clerk’s office. A candidate guide is available on the city website, littletongov.org. To become an election judge or get more information on voter registration, con- tact the county where you live: Arapahoe County – arapahoevotes.com 303-795-4511 Douglas County – douglasvotes.com 303-660-7444 Jefferson County – votejeffco.com 303-271-8111 Registered electors may be asked to consider additional ballot questions. Check the October issue of the Littleton Report for more information on possible charter amendments. Contact City Clerk Wendy Heffner at 303-795-3753. National Night Out coming soon August 4 is the 32nd Littleton National Night Out Neighborhood Block Party. This nationwide event builds community and promotes safety by encour- aging neighborhoods to bring residents together with Littleton police and fire personnel. The block parties, each organized by individual neighbor- hoods, can include BBQs, safety demonstrations, Council Member Debbie Brinkman and Mayor Phil Cernanec were on hand June 26 scavenger hunts, cake and ice cream, face painting, to accept more than $1.3 million in funding from the Arapahoe County Open Spaces music, giveaways, and more! The focus is to bring citizens and emergency respond- Program. In addition to the sales tax shareback of more than $936,000, grants were ers together in a fun environment. awarded for 46 new parking spaces and 1,700 feet of new trail at Reynolds Landing, a There is still time to participate. Visit littletonnno.com to register your party. new playground at Centennial Academy of Fine Arts, and new signage on the Mary Carter Don’t miss this opportunity to be involved in Littleton’s National Night Out. Greenway Trail. PRSRT STD U.S. Postage 2255 West Berry Ave. Paid Littleton, CO 80120 Littleton, CO Permit No. 205 ECRWSS Postal Patron WWW BROCHURE AND TWILIGHT CRITERIUM PROGRAM INSIDE! LITTLETON REPORT August/September 2015 • Page 2 Community Development Director selected Penny elected to CML Executive Board City Manager Michael Penny announced that Jocelyn Mills has been selected to be- Littleton City Manager Michael Penny was come Littleton’s new director of community development. Fifty applicants applied for elected to the Colorado Municipal League (CML) the position following a nationwide search. Three finalists participated in a day-long Executive Board by municipal officials from around process in front of three interview panels comprised of city leadership, department the state during the 93rd Annual CML conference staff, business owners, citizens and city council members. held June 16-19 in Breckenridge. Mills has worked for the City of Frisco for 17 years, most recently as community The CML Executive Board is comprised of 21 development director. Her career includes work as a senior planner and long range elected officials and key municipal staff members planner. She has been recognized for establishing innovative community engagement who are elected by the membership at an annual processes to update the Frisco zoning and subdivision codes, on the Frisco Master business meeting. The board is responsible for over- Plan update, and the Peak One Master Plan residential neighborhood. She streamlined all finances, management and policy affairs of the the building and planning permitting processes earning accolades from the building League. CML is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organiza- and construction community. tion established in 1923 and represents the interests Mills earned her master’s degree in communications/environmental policy from of 268 cities and towns. For more information on the University of Denver and her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Boston Uni- the Colorado Municipal League, visit cml.org or call 303-831-6411. versity. She achieved certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners and is a graduate of the University of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Leadership Institute. “I know first-hand of Jocelyn’s extensive experience with community engagement, infill and redevelopment, and relationship building,” Penny said. “She knows the principles, practices and techniques of urban and regional planning and she will make a great addition to our team.” “Littleton has great character and a sense of community that is second to none,” Mills said. “My family and I are really excited to become a part of it,” she added. SSPR names new Executive Director After an extensive national search, Rob Hanna has been selected as the new executive director for South Suburban Park and Recreation District. He takes the helm as the District nears its 60th anniversary. “We are excited that Rob will be leading South Subur- ban to the next level of greatness,” said John Ostermiller, board president. “Rob is a solid performer and has proven himself to be a dedicated leader who works exceptionally well with partners and agencies. He’s a collaborator and is responsible for creating an open environment that has contributed to high levels of Littleton Police Officer Rick Redmond (far right) poses with Governor John Hick- community engagement.” lenlooper and fellow recipients of the Colorado Municipal League’s (CML’s) first-ever Hanna was director of parks, recreation and golf for the Town of Castle Rock. He Municipal Hero Award. Officer Redmond donated more than $3,200 of his own money is most proud of his involvement in the design and construction of Philip S. Miller to help a family cover the funeral expenses of their son who died suddenly. Park, a 300-acre park including zip lines, synthetic fields, outdoor amphitheater, core plaza with splash pads, adventure playground and the Epic Adventure Tower. The Miller Activity Center includes indoor synthetic turf, trampolines, indoor playground Having fun is a re- and a leisure pool. quirement at the City Hanna has been in his current position since 1998. He is a Certified Parks and of Littleton’s Meet, Recreation Professional and is a registered landscape architect. He holds a bachelor’s Greet and Eat events degree in landscape architecture from Texas Tech University. this summer. Taking Hanna is expected to join South Suburban on July 31. place in four outdoor locations, the program is designed to give citizens the chance to meet their neighbors and talk with Sewer bills due in August the city staff and city council. Every site will have displays from each city The city’s annual sewer and storm drainage bill is due soon. Check the city’s web- department, and staff will be on-hand site at littletongov.org/sewerrates for more information on sewer rates. to answer questions. Free pizza, drinks and ice cream will be available at all Meet, Greet Payment is due August 15. If payment is not received within five days after the due & Eat events. Additionally, there will be a variety of fun activities for kids including fire date, a penalty of 15 percent is assessed. Cash, check, credit card, online payments trucks, police cars and a bounce house. Upcoming events (4 to 6 p.m.): and electronic fund transfers are accepted. Check the statement for further details. For questions call 303-795-3772. Tuesday, July 28 - TrailMark Park Tuesday, August 25 - Ketring Park Note: The address for utility bill payments has changed. Mail payments to: City of Littleton PO Box 1258 Englewood, CO 80150-1258 Update the address if using bill pay through a bank. Aging Well Resource Center events The Aging Well Resource Center is having a busy summer! A steady stream of citizens are visiting looking for information on Drinks are Medicare, in-home care/care giving, older adult living options, transportation, food/nutrition, and much more. The center provides on us! a wealth of information for individuals ages 50+. Join the center for its upcoming Grab, Gab & Go events August Come chat with Littleton City Council members and the coffee is free! Share your 24 and September 28 from 1:30-2 p.m. Stop by for ice tea and a refreshment and learn about the center, and continue on to the library’s afternoon program that begins at 2 ideas about Littleton’s future. p.m. No RSVP is required for either event. For more information on this summer’s events, call 303-795-3720. Coming soon the Aging Well Resource Center staff are conducting research on tools and tips for present and future care givers. For more information contact 303-795-3980, August 20 • Starbucks @ Aspen Grove [email protected], or visit littletongov.org/awrc. 7301 South Santa Fe Drive, 7-9 a.m. LITTLETON REPORT August/September 2015 • Page 3 Littleton is THE place to be Littleton lands on There has never been a more exciting time to be in five top ten lists HUDSON GARDENS CONCERT SERIES Littleton.