City Begins Process to Identify Site for New Drinking Water Facility In May, the City of Westmin- new facility by early 2019 using Developing our city’s drinking quality drinking water supply ster announced the launch of a comprehensive review process water system has shaped West- originating in the Rocky Moun- Water 2025, a long-term plan- that incorporates technical and minster’s past and will play a tains. Westminster’s safe and re- ning project to replace the city’s operational requirements, as vital role in our future. Water is liable drinking water system is aging Semper Water Treatment well as significant community one of our most precious, yet fi- one of our greatest assets. Facility. The goal of the effort is engagement. nite, natural resources and we to identify the best location for a are fortunate to enjoy a high- Please see WATER on page 7
Did you know the city offers a $60 rebate for trees planted by Westminster residents? Visit www.cityofwestminster.us/ plantingprograms for program details and requirements.
Longtime Westminster CITIZEN SURVEY RATES
PAID Businesses Honored WESTMINSTER PRSRT STD U.S. Postage U.S. Permit No. 32 FAVORABLY At the Business Legacy Denver; Coenen Construction Westminster, CO 80031 CO Westminster, Awards in late March, the city Inc.; Colorado Sound Recording According to the 2018 citi- honored 54 businesses celebrat- Ltd.; Douglas J. Conway Inc.; zen survey, 90 percent of resi- ing their 25 to 45 year anniver- DRH Builders Inc.; Hair Styles by dents gave a favorable rating saries of doing business in Jacque; Dr. Bruce D. Lee; Mark to Westminster as a place to Westminster. Since 1990, the Platek Agency Inc.; Pete Thomas live and about 80 percent of city has honored local busi- & Sons Inc.; Serpentix Conveyor residents say Westminster is a nesses for their service, provid- Corp.; The Augustin Companies good place to raise children. ing an opportunity for City Inc.; The TJX Companies Inc.; Tri- The city has been conduct- Council and staff to personally State Generation & Transmission ing a citizen survey every two thank them for their commit- Assoc. Inc. years since 1992. ment to Westminster. 30 Years: 87th and The 2018 survey was mailed Postal Patron Below are this year’s Business Wadsworth LLC; Accident & Di- in January to 3,000 randomly Legacy Award recipients: agnostic Clinic Inc.; All Pest Con- selected households, with a 45 Years: Camp Stone Com- trol/Exterminating; Arrowhead 21 percent response rate. pany Inc. Animal Hospital PC; Bert L. Mof- View the highlights on 40 Years: Klein Plumbing; U- fitt; Brewgenes Consulting Co.; page 7 or the complete 2018 Haul Co. of Colorado Church Ranch; Clear Creek Cen- citizen survey report at 35 Years: 7 Eleven Inc.; ters Inc.; Coet @ CPAs PC; Derie www.cityofwestminster.us/ Claude A Pareja DDS PC; Trujillo; Great Westerns Park LLC; citizensurvey. Cleasby Manufacturing Co. of Please see BUSINESS on page 3 CITY EDITION JUNE/JULY 2018/2
Imagine Westminster Event Celebrates the Historic Westminster Arts District
Join us June 1-3 at the His- thoughts on what their neighbor- toric Westminster Arts District hood needs for its revival. (on 73rd Avenue, between Low- Imagine what south West- ell and Bradburn boulevards) for minster could be if there were your opportunity to celebrate more restaurants, businesses, art the arts and culture of south and safer streets—you have a say! Westminster, while also weigh- Join us for fun and festivities ing in on what you would do to that weekend, including local revitalize the heart of our city’s bands, outdoor movies, a bike historic center. rodeo, yoga, beer garden and Imagine Westminster is a com- food trucks, and come with your munity-led, city-supported event ideas of how you would 'imag- that will highlight the strengths of ine' your community. the area’s businesses and re- Get the complete schedule at sources, and at the same time en- www.cityofwestminster.us/ courage residents to share their ImagineWestminster. City Seeks Input as Development of 2019/2020 Budget Kicks Off Initial work on Westminster’s on progress towards the Strate- summer and into the fall. budget-related items. 2019/2020 budget has begun gic Plan goals at their annual re- A second public meeting is The public is welcome to at- with staff reviewing current op- treat on Saturday, June 2. scheduled for Monday, July 23, tend and provide feedback at erations, identifying potential An initial public meeting is set and a final public hearing on public meetings on the pro- operational adjustments to for Monday, June 11, during the Monday, Sept. 10. Based on posed 2019/2020 budget. Staff meet changing community regular meeting of Westminster feedback received at these will track citizen feedback from needs, and initial capital im- City Council, where residents meetings, staff will research any public meetings, hearings, emails provement project review. These may comment and provide input requests with the development to the Mayor, City Council and efforts revolve around the City into the development of the of the 2019/2020 budget. Staff staff, and through social media, Council’s Strategic Plan, which 2019/2020 budget. This meeting will return to City Council and will provide a summary of was adopted in July 2017. Prior is designed to allow early com- throughout the summer, provid- input and recommendations at to budget development, City munity budget input, which will ing updates and additional in- the proposed budget retreat. Council will receive an update progress over the course of the formation on these and other City Council Community Meeting Lets Residents Take the Lead Your Westminster City Council projects. But this past April, City that community members could summary of the event on the hosts twice annual community Council decided to try a differ- rotate amongst to learn more City Council outreach webpage: meetings designed to connect ent, more resident-led approach. about what was of specific inter- www.cityofwestminster.us/ with community members and By asking residents to register est to them. Topics selected in- CouncilOutreach. Join your City get feedback about issues that prior to the event, City Council cluded: future developments Council for their next commu- matter. Traditionally, topics are was able to get feedback about and growth, affordable housing, nity meeting in the fall! selected and updates provided what you wanted to talk about. homelessness, community based on current city trends and This led to a list of table topics safety, water and more. View a
CITY HOLIDAY Wednesday, July 4 • Open: Walnut Creek • Close at 3 p.m.: City • Close at 6 p.m.: City FACILITY • Closed: Libraries, Golf Course, Legacy Park Fitness Center, Park Recreation Center SCHEDULE Westminster Sports Cen- Ridge Golf Course and Countryside Pool, The ter, City Hall and the Mu- Standley Lake will be MAC, Swim & Fitness nicipal Court. open regular hours. Center and West View Recreation Center.
The Westminster City Council is elected at-large. Councillors represent WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL all residents of the city, not specific wards or districts.
HERB ATCHISON MARIA DE CAMBRA SHANNON BIRD DAVID DEMOTT EMMA PINTER ANITA SEITZ KATHRYN SKULLEY Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor 303-915-5625 720-323-3664 303-435-3480 303-881-2728 720-239-2053 303-817-5237 720-255-5567 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Term Expires: Nov. 2021 Term Expires: Nov. 2019 Term Expires: Nov. 2019 Term Expires: Nov. 2021 Term Expires: Nov. 2021 Term Expires: Nov. 2019 Term Expires: Nov. 2021
VISION: Westminster is the next urban center of the Colorado Front WESTMINSTER STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS: Range. It is a vibrant, inclusive, creative and well-connected city. People > Visionary Leadership, Effective > Dynamic, Diverse Economy choose Westminster because it is a dynamic community with distinct Governance and Proactive Regional Financially Sustainable neighborhoods, quality educational opportunities and a resilient local Collaboration Government Providing Excellence > Vibrant, Inclusive and Engaged in City Services economy that includes: a spectrum of jobs; diverse, integrated housing; Community > Ease of Mobility and shopping, cultural, entertainment and restaurant options. It embraces > Beautiful, Desirable, Safe and the outdoors and is one of the most sustainable cities in America. Environmentally Responsible City CITY EDITION JUNE/JULY 2018/3
Snooze to Host Fundraiser for Westminster Firefighter Cancer Awareness
Snooze restaurant in West- vide cancer prevention, educa- minster has paired with the tion, training and equipment. Westminster Fire Department Participants will dine at and Westminster CFIRE (Citizens Snooze after hours, starting with for Fire Department Improve- a cocktail hour with appetizers, ment, Recognition and Educa- as well as a plated dinner and tion) to raise funds and dessert. Additionally, guests can awareness to the rising cause of bid on exciting silent auction firefighter deaths, cancer. items, take photos with puppies Snooze , 6315 W. 104th Ave., and firefighters from the 2018 Suite 100,will host a fundraising Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar, and event on Friday, July 27, from meet Westminster firefighters. 5:30-9 p.m. that will help CFIRE To purchase tickets for this create a fund that will provide re- event, please visit www.westyc- Firefighters join Snooze staff at their grand opening in June 2017. lief to Westminster firefighters in fire.com. All of the proceeds the unfortunate event that they from the ticket sales and the for this fund. If you have any Kim Christensen at develop cancer, and will also pro- event will go directly to CFIRE questions, please contact kim@westycfire.com. Transportation Improvements on the way for 92nd Avenue and Westminster Boulevard
As progress continues on in the Downtown Westminster City staff is also in the design provements to sidewalk condi- Downtown Westminster, the city Mobility Study). process to address safety con- tions along the corridor. Also in- is working to improve the safety The on-street bicycle facility will cerns on 92nd Avenue between cluded in the project will be an and connectivity of residents transition from traditional bike Eaton Street and Ingalls Street. evaluation to the existing street and businesses in the surround- lanes near 92nd Avenue to buffer The project includes the modifi- lighting conditions at the Ingalls ing neighborhoods. bike lanes between 94th and cation of the westbound acceler- Street and 92nd Avenue inter- This summer, the city will be 98th avenues. These improve- ation lanes between Eaton Street section. Construction will start repaving Westminster Boulevard ments will occur within the exist- and Ingalls Street for the installa- in fall 2018. between 92nd Avenue and ing curb-to-curb width of the tion of dedicated right turn lanes Visit the city’s Cone Zone Church Ranch Boulevard. The street. Key cycling connections at Eaton Street, Westminster page for more information repaving of the street will facili- will be provided to neighbor- Boulevard and Ingalls Street. about these projects, tate the first phase of imple- hoods, Betty Adams Elementary Safety enhancements include www.cityofwestminster.us/ mentation of the Westminster School, the Westminster Sports the construction of new curb conezone. Boulevard bike lanes (identified Center and the U.S. 36 Bikeway. and gutter, and potential im- Dockless Bike Share System Comes to Westminster
Big changes are coming to rent and return bikes to desig- predictability and flexibility for commute or recreational mix. Westminster’s bike share pro- nated stations. Under a dockless riders while preserving order and To ride Pace, riders simply gram. Zagster, the nation’s lead- model, users can ride the bike safety for communities. download the free Pace bike ing provider of flexible bike share around for a fee and then leave In Westminster, riders will be share app, available in the App services, will launch Pace, a new it at their destination, rather able to rent and return bikes from Store or Google Play. Riders find dockless bike sharing service. than having to return it to a sta- one of Pace’s 15 dedicated bike available bikes and parking loca- The service will begin in West- tion. This provides enhanced parking racks, any public bike tions in the app, and can unlock minster on July 1. More than 80 convenience for users. rack or any other bike securing lo- bikes at the touch of a button. smart bikes will be available for Unlike other dockless bike cations available throughout the There is no membership fee to residents, students and visitors share services, Pace features city. This mix of intelligently- join Pace, and rides start at just to make on-demand trips with smart bikes with a two-point se- placed bike share hubs, plus the $1.50 per half hour. Traveling just a tap on their smartphones. curity system to ensure bikes freedom of being able to lock outside of Colorado? Zagster is Zagster launched traditional lock to fixed objects, not just to Pace bikes to public racks, en- available in 200 markets in 35 bike share in Westminster in themselves, to mitigate theft and ables true point-to-point travel states. For more information, visit 2016. Under traditional docked abuse, and preserve public right while ensuring riders can reliably www.zagster.com/westminster models, users were required to of way. This new system provides add bike sharing to their daily
BUSINESS Appliance Service; Olive Garden; the city provides a variety of pro- “We also have a Small Business Continued from page 1 Himyak & Associates LLC; MBR grams, services and resources Capital Grant that will reimburse Electric Inc.; Pola Ocana NYE; Pub- geared toward their growth. 10 percent up to $5,000 for one- Interior Design Concepts; Lita’s lic Storage Inc.; Steve M. Wagner & “We offer a couple of grants that time related capital costs,” added Daycare; Marque – Interior Re- Associate Inc.; The Auto Specialist will help offset the costs that busi- Troller. “We are quickly approach- model; Onofrey & Hirschfeld PC; Inc.; The Hair Station; Type Com- nesses typically incur,” said ing the July 1 application dead- Radiant Lighting Services Inc.; munications; USV Optical Inc. Stephanie Troller, senior economic line for this program and S&L Floor Covering Inc.; Smart development officer for the city. encourage eligible businesses to Reservoir & Irrigation Co. Inc.; Tools for Small Businesses “Our Small Business Scholarship learn more and apply online at Spa Brokers II Inc.; Sprinkler Most of the honored legacy Grant reimburses 50 percent of www.westminstereconomic Doctor; Westminster Area Histor- businesses are small businesses, the cost of tuition, fees and re- development.org.” ical and Museum Society; Wittek defined by the city as companies quired materials up to $500 per For any other small business Licensed Daycare. with 50 or less employees. With business, per year. We have a lot of related questions, feel free to 25 Years: Action Awards & En- the vast majority of businesses in businesses that take advantage of contact Stephanie Troller at graving Inc.; Ayers Front Range Westminster (approximately 94 this program to help with ongoing [email protected] or Lock; Cartel Realty Inc.; Ewing’s percent) being small businesses, education of their employees. 303-658-2318.
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WESTMINSTER’S NATIONAL MOVIES IN THE PARK TRAILS DAY CELEBRATION (FAMILY SERIES) • June 15, Legacy Ridge Golf Course, “Despicable Me 3” Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Standley Lake • July 13, Big Dry Creek Park, “Coco” Regional Park • Aug. 24, City Park, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Gather a few friends or family members for a relay It’s better than going to a drive-in movie! Watch your race including a run, bike ride and paddle. Other activi- favorite family movies on a giant, outdoor screen. Activi- ties include: Scavenger hunt, nature presentation and ties and food concessions begin at 7 p.m. and the opportunities to find the Standley Monster’s eggs. movies start at dusk.
12:30-3:30 p.m., City Park SUMMER STANDLEY LAKE Recreation Center READING PADDLING TOUR JUNE (age 3-5) PROGRAM Sunday, June 17, • Monday-Thursday, 9-11 a.m., Standley Lake June 2-July29 9 a.m. to noon or Regional Park 12:30-3:30 p.m., West Immerse yourself in View Recreation Center the oasis Standley Lake (age 3-6) provides for people and Your lil’ tyke can enjoy animals as you paddle adventure, fun and make alongside the park natu- new friends during these ralist, discovering the rich LINKSTERS LEVEL 1, 2, 3 two-week camps. Each history behind the lake. Legacy Ridge Golf camp features a theme $25 per person. Ages: 8+. Course, Walnut Creek that involves arts, crafts, Golf Preserve or drama, games, music, DENVER MOB Westminster Sports outside play and more. PRESENTATION Center Resident $115; non-resi- Tuesday, June 19, Small group golf in- dent $125. 1:30-3 p.m., The MAC struction for children Join Denver’s Mob His- ages 5-12 with focus on GUITAR I torian for an armchair skill acquisition, athletic Mondays, June 4-July 9, tour through North Den- movement and learning 6:30-7:30 p.m., The MAC ver’s Little Italy. Photos through fun and games. Geared towards players and stories cover social $65. with some experience. LITTLE LEARNERS Resident $163; non-resi- clubs, homes and haunts Learn basic melodies and Thursdays, June 7-28, dent $196. of Denver’s most influen- NEVER PLAY HUNGRY simple chords in just 12:30-2 p.m., City Park tial mobsters and uncov- Monday-Friday, May 29- weeks. Ages: 14+. Resident Recreation Center GOLF WESTMINSTER ers the truth behind Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m. to $65; non-resident $68. This class allows explo- SUMMER CAMP many of these legends. 1 p.m. ration and investigation • June 12-14, 9 a.m. to Ages: 18+. $6. This free program is of- YOGA FOR TOTS of scientific concepts and noon, Legacy Ridge Golf fered during the summer • Tuesdays and beginning math skills. Course S’MORE STORIES to encourage all children Thursdays, June 5-28, Each class engages • July 24-26, 9 a.m. to Sunday, June 24, to eat healthy as they stay 1-1:45 p.m., West View children in a hands-on noon, Walnut Creek Golf 7:30-8:30 p.m., Standley active. Youth, 18 years Recreation Center experiment while being Preserve Lake Regional Park and younger (19+ can • Tuesdays and introduced to basic STEM An introductory three- Gather around the purchase meals for $3.50) Thursdays, July 10-Aug. 2, concepts. Ages: 4-6. day program to learn, campfire for delicious s’- are invited to join us for a 1-1:45 p.m., City Park Resident $49, non-resi- enhance and apply the mores and storytelling. free lunch. Families are Recreation Center dent $54. fundamentals of the game. Westminster Public Li- encouraged to stay for Help your young child brary and Standley Lake fun activities, including bring peace to their after- NATURE’S EDUCATORS BABYSITTING want to share their ap- music, crafts and games. noon through guided ANIMAL PROGRAMS BOOTCAMP preciation for nature, yoga exercises and mind- Sunday, June 10, Saturdays, June 16-23, wellness and literacy with GET GOLF READY fulness practice. Age: 3-6. 7-8 p.m., Standley Lake 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., City Park you! All ages. June, July and August, Resident $45; non-resi- Regional Park Recreation Center Walnut Creek Golf dent $50. Get a closer look at Be the best sitter in GETTING TO KNOW Preserve and Legacy wildlife with live animal your neighborhood! Be- GOOGLE Ridge Golf Course TUMBLING AND MORE! programs hosted by na- come certified in Monday, June 25, Designed for new Wednesday, June 6-27 ture’s educators at Stand- infant/child CPR and 9:30-11:30 a.m., The MAC golfers, you’ll enjoy learn- and July 11-Aug. 1, ley Lake! Class is free. learn health, safety, Learn how to use all ing the basics of golf— 9-9:45 a.m., 10-10:45 a.m. All ages. emergency skills, basic things Google, including rules, etiquette, or 11-11:45 a.m., City first aid, bathing, toy and Gmail, calendar, drive, fundamentals and navi- Park Recreation Center SUMMER DANCE CAMP home safety, and com- docs, sheets, slides, pho- gating the course. Gain Develop gross motor Monday-Friday, mon illnesses. Ages: 11- tos and maps. Ages: 18+. the tools necessary to get movements and coordi- June 11-12, City Park 18. Resident $150; Resident $24; non-resi- out and play with confi- nation through activities Recreation Center non-resident $180. dent $26. dence! $129. that stretch the imagina- Ages 4-6: 9-10:30 a.m.; tion and build self-confi- ages 7-12: 10:30 a.m. to SUMMER READING dence! Spring, roll, noon; ages 13-18: 1-3 p.m. PROGRAM – TUNE IN TO tumble, jump, balance, This two-week program YOUR LIBRARY improve coordination is uniquely designed to June 2-July 29, College and build strength. Ages: allow kids of all ages to Hill Library and Irving 1½ -5. Resident $30; non- explore several dance Street Library resident $35. styles. Dancers will enjoy Earn prizes by partici- learning combinations pating in weekly contests, BRIGHT IDEAS from various productions, reading and attending li- Thursday, June 7, with a showcase conclud- brary programs. Watch 6-7:30 p.m., College Hill ing camp. for pop-up musical per- Library formances shaking up Through presentation MINECRAFT your libraries! Register and discussion, we’ll ex- ENGINEERING ® online. All ages. plore the history of USING LEGO Phamaly Theatre Com- Monday-Friday, LIL’ TYKES pany and how it has sup- June 11-15, 9 a.m. to SUMMER CAMP ported and propelled noon, Westminster Camp 1: June 4-14; disability advocacy and Sports Center Camp 2: June 18-28; opportunity. Ages: 18+. Go on exciting, adven- Camp 3: July 9-19; turous quests by design- FATHER DAUGHTER BALL Camp 4: July 23-Aug. 2 ing and building different Denver Mariott Westminster • Monday-Thursday, Minecraft worlds with Saturday, June 16 ® 9 a.m. to noon or LEGO sets. Ages: 5-7. 6-9 p.m. CITY EDITION JUNE/JULY 2018/5
CHIP AND SIP GOLF CLINIC JUNIOR RANGERS Friday, July 20, 6-7 p.m., Walnut Creek EXPLORER SERIES Golf Preserve Saturday, July 21, or Sunday, July 22, 10 a.m. to One hour with friends (or sign up to make new noon, Standley Lake Regional Park ones) to learn some of the basics of golf in a ca- Do you have what it takes to be a Junior Ranger? sual atmosphere. The wine will be flowing and Explore the duties of a ranger with hands-on activi- available throughout the clinic and continue on ties related to the plants and animals at Standley the patio after the game! $25/person. Lake. $8/person. Age: 6-10.
Wonderland), July 16-27 ects using LEGO® materi- (Into the Woods), 9 a.m. als such as X-Wings, AT- to 4 p.m., City Park AT walkers, Pod Racers, JULY Recreation Center Star Destroyers and other Act, sing, dance, design complex machines and the set and create your structures from a galaxy costume for Westminster far, far away. Age: 8-12. Theater Camp. All partici- Resident $163; non-resi- pants have a speaking dent $196. role including the song and dance chorus. Audi- FULL MOON HIKE tions will be held on the Friday, July 27, 8-9 p.m., GIRL-POWERED INTRO first day of class for spe- Standley Lake Regional TO STEM WITH LEGO® cific roles. Prepare a one- Park Monday-Friday, July 2-3, minute song to perform Experience Standley 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at auditions. Final per- Lake in a whole new Westminster Sports formances will be on the light. Walk alongside the Center last day of program at park naturalist and learn Girls who love to build, Westminster High School about the park in the this is for you! Build engi- at 6 p.m. Lunch is pro- glow of the moon. Class neer-designed projects vided. Ages: 8-16. is free. Ages: 10+. such as boats, snowmo- biles, catapults and HOLA NIÑO’S GEEK GIRL CAMP merry-go-rounds. New Thursday, July 12-Aug. 2, July 30-Aug. 2, 1-4 p.m., and returning students 12:30-2 p.m., City Park College Hill Library explore the endless cre- Recreation Center No boys allowed at our ative possibilities of the Grab your passport and summer STEM camp for LEGO® building system join us as we travel into girls! Each day you'll meet with the guidance of a the fun-filled world of the ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARTY CULT MOVIE CLASSICS different women working Play-Well instructor. Ages: Spanish language and Wednesday, July 18, • Saturday, Aug. 25, City in the fields of science, 7-12. Resident $163; non- culture. Our journey will 6-7:30 p.m., The MAC Park, “Napolean technology and engi- resident $196. include learning simple Get out on the dance Dynamite” neering, have an oppor- songs, games, colors, floor or sit back and lis- • Saturday, Sept. 8, City tunity to ask questions SOUND BITES numbers, greetings and ten as local singer, Park, “Pee-Wee's Big and participate in hands- Sunday, July 8, days of the week. The ses- Michael Angiolillo, per- Adventure” on activities related to 1:30-3 p.m., Irving Street sion will end with a forms rock ‘n’ roll classics • Saturday, Sept. 29, City the day's featured field. Library Spanish Fiesta! Ages: 4-6. from the 50s and 60s. Park, “Monty Python and Ages: 11-13. Cook up some rock n’ Resident $49; non-resi- Blue jeans, T-shirts, poo- the Holy Grail” roll and savor desserts dent $54. dle skirts and bobby It’s better than going 2018-19 PRESCHOOL- based on popular food- socks are encouraged. to a drive-in! Watch your KINDER KIDS AND themed songs. Cooking UKULELE II Menu: hot dogs, chips, favorite cult movies on a TINY TOTS supplies and ingredients Monday, July 16-Aug. 20, root beer floats and wa- giant, outdoor screen. Monday, Wednesday and provided. Register online. 6:30-7:30 p.m., The MAC termelon. Registration Enjoy food vendors, beer Friday, Sept. 5-May 10; All ages. Class is designed for deadline: Sunday, July 15. and laughs during these Tuesday and Thursday, players who are familiar Fee: $8. interactive screenings - Sept. 4-May 9; two and KITE AND WIND CHIME with basic chords and audience participation is three hour morning or WORKSHOP can read melodies from GRILL FANTASTIC highly encouraged! Activ- afternoon classes. • Tuesday, July 10, the treble clef. Ages: 12+. FRUITS ities and food conces- Please call 303-658- 6-7 p.m., Irving Street Resident $65; non-resi- Thursday, July 19, sions begin at 6 p.m. and 2215 or 303-658-2222 for Library dent $68. 6-7:30 p.m., West View the movies start at dusk. class times, days and fees. • Tuesday, July 24, Recreation Center Register now for any re- 6-7 p.m., College Hill GUITAR II Explore cooking fruits JEDI MASTER maining spots for the Library Monday, July 16-Aug. 20, on your summer grill. Get ENGINEERING USING 2018-19 school year. This Create a kite and wind 6:30-7:30 p.m., The MAC ideas for choosing the best LEGO® continuous school year chime to catch the breeze Participants work to- fruits to use and discover Monday-Friday, program prepares your all summer long. The li- ward playing classic pop techniques for creating July 23-27, 1-4 p.m., child for kindergarten brary provides all building and rock songs using simple fruit dishes to enjoy. Westminster Sports while focusing on the materials. All ages. simple chord progres- Samples and recipes pro- Center “learning is fun” philosophy. sions. Ages: 14+. Resident vided. Register by July 31. Discover key engineer- Class emphasizes social, WESTMINSTER $65; non-resident $68. Ages: 18+. Resident $14; ing concepts such as emotional and cognitive THEATER CAMP non-resident $16. gear trains, worm drives, development along with Monday-Friday, pneumatics and eccen- teaching pre-kindergarten July 11-22 (Alice in tric motion. Build proj- and creative skills. Age: 3-5.
FACILITY LOCATIONS/REGISTRATION RECREATION Countryside Outdoor Pool Standley Lake Regional Park West View Recreation Center ADMIN www.cityofwestminster.us/ 10470 Oak St. 100th Avenue and Simms Street 10747 W. 108th Ave. ParksRecreation 303-466-1738 303-425-1097 303-460-9530 City Hall 4800 W. 92nd Ave. Register: Ice Centre at The Promenade Swim & Fitness Center LIBRARIES 303-658-2400 www.cityofwestminster.us/ 10710 Westminster Blvd. 3290 W. 76th Ave. activityguides or call any 303-469-2100 303-427-2217 Register: Westminster Public Safety recreation center http://tinyurl.com/wplsignup Center Legacy Ridge Golf Course Walnut Creek Golf Preserve www.westminsterlibrary.org 9110 Yates St. City Park Fitness Center 10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway 10555 Westmoor Drive 303-658-2400 10475 Sheridan Blvd. 303-438-8997 303-469-2974 College Hill Library 303-460-9691 3705 W. 112th Ave. Emergency: 911 The MAC Westminster Sports Center 303-658-2603 City Park Recreation Center Programs to suit your active 6051 W. 95th Ave. & City Park adult lifestyle. Ages 18 and older. 303-658-2393 Irving Street Library & Park 10455 Sheridan Blvd. 3295 W. 72nd Ave. 7392 Irving St. 303-460-9690 303-426-4310 303-658-2303 CITY EDITION JUNE/JULY 2018/6
Water Use in Your Home and Yard
Water comes to your home or only consume about 5 percent. business from over 60 miles away Water use has been in steady through Westminster’s treatment decline on a per person basis and distribution systems. Once in since the drought of 2002. With Westminster, we use that water all the new development in in many ways. About 70 percent Westminster, we are generally of our water is used for single- using the same amount of water family homes and apartments. used in 2001.The city’s costs to The remaining 30 percent is used run the water and sewer sys- in businesses and public facilities. tems continue to increase, but In general about 50 percent of all that is a different article. Westminster water use is used to Some of the best ways you irrigate landscape areas. In all, can keep your water use (and the city has 32,825 separate bills) down are to update water- water accounts and about 90 using appliances such as toilets, percent of the accounts serve washing machines and shower residential customers. heads. How you use those appli- Based on a study done on ances can also make a big differ- Westminster homes in 2011, the ence. Simple actions such as The city is offering free irriga- Understanding how you use largest amount of water goes using a waste basket for trash in- tion system inspections for sin- water in your home and imple- right down the toilet. Runner up stead of the toilet, washing only gle-family homes through our menting small changes can for the largest in-home water full loads of laundry or dishes, partner, Resource Central. These have a major impact on your use is the bath/shower, followed and turning the faucet off when inspections can help you save water use and the amount you closely by the clothes washer brushing your teeth or washing water and have a healthy yard. pay for both water and sewer and faucet use. In fact, of all the dishes can add up to real water Call 303-999-3824 for an ap- services. water used in our homes, we savings. pointment. Stay Green, Save Blue with a Free Sprinkler Consultation
Just like a car, your sprinklers provide a new, state-of-the-art need a check-up once in a while irrigation schedule specific to to make sure they’re running ef- your yard. The average home ficiently. The city of Westminster can save 5,000 gallons of water and Resource Central have per year! teamed up to provide residents with free irrigation system in- Why Should You Participate? spections. These simple check- • Learn practical, easy, do-it- ups will find out if your system is yourself sprinkler maintenance wasting water and costing you tips. money; all you need to do is • Learn simple ways to have a sign up! healthier, more beautiful land- You’ll receive a thorough out- scape. door sprinkler inspection by a • Receive a customized, water- trained technician. During a 90- efficient sprinkler schedule. minute appointment, the tech- Spaces are limited, so sign up nician will troubleshoot your today and get your irrigation sys- system and measure your sprin- tem back on track! Visit kler output, grass root depth www.ResourceCentral.org/ and water pressure. They’ll even sprinkler or call 303-999-3824. Drinking Water Quality Report Available July 1
Westminster is proud to re- report details the results of water port another year of providing testing performed in 2017 and high quality drinking water that provides additional information meets all of the Safe Drinking about our distribution system, Water Act requirements. Two source water protection and rec- city-owned water treatment fa- ommendations for conserving cilities draw water from Stand- water. By July 1, the Water Qual- ley Lake for filtration and ity Report will be available online disinfection before the water is at www.WestminsterWQR.us. delivered to homes and busi- Copies of the report will also be nesses. The city remains vigilant posted at city recreation centers in meeting the goals of source and libraries, and provided to water protection, water conser- apartment complex managers vation and community educa- for distribution to tenants upon tion, while continuing to serve request. Customers may request the needs of our water users. a paper copy of the report by Each year, thousands of water calling 303-658-2461 or by samples are collected and ana- emailing lyzed to ensure the treatment [email protected]. process is operating effectively The city’s Water Quality staff wel- and efficiently. The city summa- comes the opportunity to ad- rizes the quality of the drinking dress any questions or comments water for the previous year in the about your drinking water. Water Quality Report. The 2018 CITY EDITION JUNE/JULY 2018/7
Our Ditches and Why They’re Important Irrigation ditches meander How can I find out the name of natural stream, such as Big Dry in the ditches, even grass clip- through the Denver metro area, the ditch near me? or Little Dry Creek. Because irri- pings. Never throw dog poop in including the City of Westmin- Google Maps has some of the gation ditches are an important the ditch. Keep in mind that the ster. Many of the ditches were ditches mapped and labeled. source of drinking water, they ditches are a vital water source, constructed in the 1860s, in- Another good resource is your li- should only convey high-quality and you or someone downstream cluding the Farmers’ High Line brary, or the city’s Parks, Recre- water from Clear Creek. may drink this water (after treat- Canal (FHL), Croke Canal and the ation and Libraries Department ment). Yard waste left piled on Church Ditch. Urban areas have or the Public Works and Utilities I live adjacent to a ditch. Who the ditch banks tend to promote grown up around the ditches. Department. will trim the trees along sloughing of the banks by trap- Since they run water seasonally, the ditch? ping moisture underneath. not everyone realizes their pur- Who owns irrigation ditches? If you are an adjacent pose and importance. Do you Each irrigation ditch is an inde- landowner, the vegetation along I have a ditch in my backyard. live nearby, walk along or ever pendent company. Individuals the ditch is your responsibility. Can I use the water? wonder about ditches? Here is a and municipalities own shares in The ditch company generally No, not unless you have pur- quick FAQ. the company, making them does not own the land under chased shares in that ditch shareholders who own the com- and along the ditch. Instead, company and are a recognized What are irrigation ditches? pany jointly. Westminster owns they have prescriptive ease- shareholder. Using the water Irrigation ditches own water shares in multiple ditches, includ- ments, which allow them to dic- without owning shares is consid- rights. The FHL, Croke and ing the above mentioned ditches. tate the use of the land within ered water theft. Church ditches deliver water How are irrigation ditches the easement. The ditch compa- seasonally from Clear Creek to different than stormwater nies prioritize removal of trees Contact information Standley Lake, which is the city’s ditches? and vegetation that impede FHL: 303-451-7604 primary water supply. In addi- Stormwater ditches are water flow. The rest is up to you. Church Ditch: 303-423-6010 tion, the FHL and Church con- swales that receive storm runoff Croke Canal: 303-659-7373 tinue past Standley Lake. from your neighborhood and di- Can I throw yard waste or rect the water to the nearest other trash in the ditch? Please do not throw anything WATER Continued from page 1 As Westminster’s current drinking water treatment sys- tem continues to age, it becomes more expensive to main- tain and increasingly vulnerable to threats posed by drought and wildfire. We need to responsibly plan for the needs of future generations so our chil- dren can enjoy the same quality of life we do today. Westminster’s existing Semper Water Treatment Facility has served Westminster faithfully for almost 50 years. However, as Semper nears the end of its planned lifecycle, the city must begin proactively planning for a new drinking water facility. Long-range planning forecasts show that building a new facility will be more efficient and cost-effective for the city’s cus- tomers than challenging and expen- sive major upgrades to the existing Semper facility. A new drinking water facility using the latest advanced technology will provide: • Greater resiliency in times of chal- lenging treatment, such as a wildfire in our watershed • Greater flexibility to adapt to changing regulatory standards • Greater security to address future shortages in our water supply • Greater opportunities for environ- mental sustainability and resource stewardship The City of Westminster’s Water 2025 team understands the impor- tance of community feedback in locat- ing a site for our new drinking water facility. A community working group comprised of representatives from neighborhood, civic, business and faith-based organizations will provide input into the site identification process. Additional community feed- back will be gathered throughout the project through a series of neighbor- hood events and workshops, digital surveys, online updates and more. Once a site is selected, the following design and construction phases antici- pate the new facility will be opera- tional by 2025. For more information and to sign up for project updates, visit www.cityofwestminster.us/Water2025. CITY EDITION JUNE/JULY 2018/8
Fourth of July Wednesday, July 4, Westminster City Park, 10455 Sheridan Blvd.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8-11 a.m. – Fire Department Fishing Derby 4-9 p.m. – Activities, food ven- dors and beer garden open 7-9 p.m. – Free concert by “Face” 9:15 p.m. – Fireworks begin
PARKING Parking is limited at City Park; use the FREE shuttle bus from many locations in Westminster and Hyland Hills. For a shuttle schedule and more information, visit www.cityofwestminster.us/ specialevents.
Grills, personal fireworks, glass containers and outside alcohol are not allowed at the event.
UNCLE SAM’S SPLASH BASH Wednesday, July 4, 1-3 p.m., Countryside Outdoor Pool, 10470 Oak St. Celebrate the 4th of July with water games, hot dogs, hamburgers and activities for the whole family. No registra- tion required. Children 8 years and younger must be with an adult. General pool admission applies.
Bring the Family Out for the Annual July 4 Fishing Derby The Westminster Fire Depart- chairs and sunscreen and c’mon ment invites families to come on out! Kids 15 and under compete out to City Park Lake, 5875 W. for prizes for the biggest fish 104th Ave., from 8-11 a.m. on and for the first fish caught. Wednesday, July 4, to participate There are goodies for all the in their annual fishing derby. kids, plus rides on the vintage This free family event is a great fire truck, not to mention a bar- way to kick-off your Independ- becue lunch for the whole fam- ence Day celebration, so grab ily. Call 303-658-4500 for more the fishing poles, bait, lawn information. Fireworks Laws and Safety – The Keys to a Safe July 4th Holiday Limited fireworks use in West- Fountains and sparklers are juries are from sparklers! Westminster City Park. minster is allowed, but watch permissible, but nothing that ex- Don’t fool yourself into think- Illegal fireworks use happens the news! If the risk for fires is plodes or flies through the air (no ing fires from fireworks are un- every year and Westminster Po- high, fireworks could be banned cherry bombs or bottle rockets). usual – Westminster Fire lice and Fire departments coor- at the state level. If there is no Make sure and use permissible Department responds to fires dinate to tackle the issue. statewide ban, then Westmin- fireworks in an open area with caused by fireworks every year. Citations are issued, illegal fire- ster residents may use some nothing flammable nearby, and Fields, fences, decks – even en- works are confiscated and if ille- lower-risk fireworks, but only it’s wise to have a means of put- tire homes – have burned be- gal firework use causes a fire, the from midnight on July 3 to noon ting out a fire on hand, whether cause of fireworks use. guilty party may have to pay on July 5. it’s a hose, a fire extinguisher or Be careful, follow the law, and restitution. There are no “safe” fireworks, other extinguishing source. Also be considerate of neighbors. Of You may report use of illegal but fireworks that are legal in be sure to watch kids closely and course the safest choice is to go fireworks to the non-emergency the Colorado are allowed in tell them the risks and rules be- to a professional fireworks dis- police/fire number, 303-658- Westminster. fore you start – most fireworks in- play like the excellent show at 4360. To report a fire, call 911.