Have a great weekend!!!

Weekly Updates for week ending February 19th, 2020

CITY CLERK: . MUNICIPAL COURT: Municipal Court was in session on February 16, 2021. 1 trial was dismissed, and the others were continued to the next court date on March 16, 2021. 3 cases were referred to court appointed counsel. A total of 15 defendants appeared for their arraignments.

STAFF HIGHLIGHTS: In addition to prepping for and attending the City Council meeting this week, staff performed a variety of other duties.

Staff received and filed 1 CIRSA claim, 1 CORA request was fulfilled and 3 Liquor License renewals issued.

There will be no City Council meeting next week.

REMINDER: In accordance with Municipal Code 02.08.090, ALL matters to appear on the agenda shall be filed with the City Clerk’s Office no later than twelve noon (12) on Wednesday. Matters not filed with the City Clerk in accordance with the code will not be considered and be placed on the Agenda for the following meeting.

COUNCIL MEETINGS & AGENDA: The First and Third Tuesdays of each month are Regular Council Meetings. Work Sessions are held the Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month (as needed). If there is a Fifth Tuesday in the month, generally there are no meetings this night.

With the COVID-19 outbreak and social distancing, until further notice City Council meetings will be held on-line. For the time being, we are using Zoom. You can always go to the City's Website (https://www.manitouspringsgov.com/201/City-Council) to click on the link for the Live on-line meetings via Zoom.

To view all Agendas, Meeting Packets and Minutes of previous City Council meetings, visit: https://manitouspringscityco.documents-on-demand.com/

CODE ENFORCEMENT: . Weekly Highlights: • 106 Manitou Ave – various departments were called out this property for a water leak. Upon inspection a person was found to be living on the property with illegal electric and water hook ups. A meeting with Regional will take place on 2-23-21. • 702 Manitou Ave – A citation was issued for ongoing unpermitted work. • Eviction notices are moving forward at the hotels that are in violation of the city’s long term occupancy code. • Staff received several calls about property management issues. • Only one case in See Click Fix is open concerning a property maintenance issue, 1 warning and 1 citation issued and 28 calls were handled this week.

EVENT COORDINATION: . COVID19 WORKPLACE COORDINATOR: The Event Coordinator in her dual role as the Covid-19 WorkPlace Coordinator has been attending meetings regarding COVID updates in the State and the upcoming vaccine distribution plan. If any of you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Meghan Weiss ([email protected], 719-492-2353).

As a reminder, we put a few new protocols in place to keep our community and families safe: • Only ONE person in any office space at a time (maximum 50% capacity due to Level Yellow restrictions in El Paso County) • When you are in an office, you must keep the door closed • If you are entering an office space, knock first and don’t enter if someone else already occupies the space • Masks still must be worn at all times indoors, with the exception of when you are in an office alone with the door closed • Only meet in person when absolutely necessary, and utilize Memorial Hall when doing so, ensuring you don’t exceed 25 people and that the 6-foot social distancing can be maintained at all times!

Blood Drive- Our first blood drive of the year was a great success last week, thank you to all who gave blood! Here are our blood drive results: • 25 Whole Blood units collected • 4 RBC/Double Red units collected • 5 walk-ins, rest were appointments • 11 First time donors, great job! • This means that your blood drive saved 83 lives! Our next drive is Thursday, April 29th from 10am-2pm in Memorial Hall. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.vitalant.org/

FINANCE DEPARTMENT: . CUSTOMER SERVICE INTERACTIONS IN FINANCE DEPT: To ensure we follow the guidelines of 6 feet social distancing and 50% staffing in the office per COVID-19 requirements and suggestions, our staff are on a rotating schedule - either working in the office or teleworking. Staff is working to ensure the needs of residents and the community are being met including responding to calls and emails.

The below chart reflects the number of phone calls handled for the week of 2/8 – 2/12/2021 Utility Billing Clerk Phone Log Number of Date Calls Monday 11 Tuesday 16 Wednesday 7 Thursday 15 Friday 10 59

People are gradually coming into the Finance Department for personal interactions. Everyone is following the mask and social distancing requirements. The below chart reflects the different in-person interactions:

Utilities Bills discussions/payments 10 Business License discussions/payments 1 Lodging Tax & Amusement Tax Info/Payment Deliveries 7 Court Clerk/Ticket Payments 14 Facilities Rental Info/Payments 2 Parking Ticket Information 1 Planning Department information/payments Cemetery/Notary Requests Police Information Employees-payroll/check request/budget/information inquiries/discussions 10 Misc (directions, general information, other payment types, etc.) 1 *Total: 29 *This does not include phone calls or emails.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Utilities Billing Clerk Processed and mailed 40 Business License Renewal Letters Accounts Payable processed checks for $ 124,156.81, 89 invoices

MACH Board The MACH Board met on February 11th. Actions included: Appointing the 2021 officers: • Chair: Neale Minch • Co-Chair: Sara Gallagher • Secretary: Randy Hodges They decided that no questions would be asked of the Tier 2 grant applicants but rather they would just reference their applications. The Board was pleased to find out that sales tax was $100,000 more than forecasted for 2020 revenues, an increase from $120,000 to $220,000,which per their recommendations to City Council will be divided out in the following manner: • 66% to the 5 designees per the ballot question: Manitou Arts Center, Manitou Heritage Center, Miramont Castle, the Carnegie Library and the Hiawatha Building, and • 34% to grant applicants to foster the arts, culture and heritage within the City.

Manitou Springs Volunteer Firefighters Department’s Pension Board The Manitou Springs VFDPB met on February 15th. Discussion concerned: • The Actuarial Studies for 2019 and 2021, state match and the funded ratio • Researching other VFD Pension board’s bylaws. • The next Pension Board report to City Council in August.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: . This week the Manitou Springs Fire Department handled 19 Incident Responses. There were 4 Medical related incidents and 15 Fire/Hazmat/other related incidents. Fire Department had 0 Incline/Barr Trail Calls.

Fire training this week was search and RIT/RIC, there were 10 personnel there for 20 hour man hours. We also had Medical training that covered trauma and Mass Causality Events there were 15 personnel there for a combined 30 man hours.

HUMAN RESOURCES (CPS HR): .

FOR THE WEEK OF: February 15, 2021

WELCOME: Since the last report, we have had the following new hires/promotions: • Christopher Hagge – City Clerk’s Office

RECRUITING: • Denise Howell – Executive Assistant – Posting closed/Applications under review • Denise Howell – Human Resources Manager – Posted/Accepting Applications • Roy Chaney – Director of Parks and Recreation – Posted/Accepting Applications • Sydney Buckley – PT Lifeguard – Posted/Applications under review • Bill Otto - Patrol Officer – Until Filled

If you are or anyone you know that may be interested in the job openings currently posted, please visit the City’s website to apply: https://manitouspringsgov.casellehire.com/jobs/

COVID19: If you are experiencing Coronavirus-19 symptoms or have possibly been exposed, please contact HR immediately. [email protected] or 719-728- 5898.

HR SCHEDULE: Currently, Deanna Heyn is covering for day-to-day operations primarily remotely and available 24/7 and can be reached at [email protected] or by cell phone at (303) 396- 2130. Jackie Frost, is conducting all recruitment activities and coordinating benefits enrollment/eligibility remotely. Kristin Gordley, is assisting on-site with compliance audits, filing and other administrative tasks.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: The annual performance evaluation process is underway with the following schedule: • By January 29, 2021, All employees’ self-evaluations completed • February 19, 2021, All employee evaluations completed by Supervisors • March 18, 2021, Human Resources completes its review of the evaluation project and compensation management recommendations • April 2, 2021, The annual performance review process completed

PARKING: . CITATIONS: Over the past week the Parking Enforcement Officers (PEO’s) have issued a total of 168 citations totaling $2,930.00. Of those citations, the biggest violators were: • RPP Violations with o 9 Citations issued o Totaling $630.00 • Payment Required/Time Expired in Barr Trail with o 6 Citations issued o Totaling $210.00 • Official Signs Prohibit with o 5 Citations issued o Totaling $175.00

PARKING TRANSACTIONS: This week there were 3,343 parking transactions for on- street parking and parking lots including Wichita Lot, Smischny Lot, Canon Lot, and 50% of Barr Trail Lot, equaling to $5,297.81 of parking revenue. The Hiawatha Lot had 169 transactions.

PARKS AND RECREATION: . Weekly Highlights:

• Staff fixed three lights at the pool • Staff met with Marcus Electric about installing a new breaker at the pool. • Staff installed a new pump for the pool. • The pump for the adult hot tub froze and installation of new pump to be scheduled. • Staff conducted daily park runs. • Staff purchaced two heaters for the pump room at the pool. • With the new heaters, Parks was able to thaw the equipment out and get everything back online. • Staff cleared ice from the front door of the pool. • Staff trained a new Parks member on snow plowing. POOL: • Staff helped to feed the beaver in Schryver Park and clear the inlet to the pond. • Parks and pool staff helped to replace a pump in the adult spa • Parks and pool staff worked to combat the freezing temperatures and outdoor plumbing for the pools • Parks and pool staff replaced a pump for the indoor pool • A lifeguard recertification class was held for applicable staff

• Patron Count o Lap Swim: 414 o Weight Room: 48 o Water Aerobics: 38

• Parks assisted public works with the heavy snow removal. PLANNING: . Housing Advisory Board: The Housing Advisory Board last met on February 17, 2021. The Housing Advisory Board continues to work on the Housing Code draft and also discussed residential rental licensing. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2021.

January 20, 2021 Meeting Minutes: https://manitouspringscityco.documents-on- demand.com/?l=5a5a76153544e911a2cb000c29a59557&r=AE4E0D9EED78029F9F70 252BC42E638B&d=1ff3c8c22272eb11a32c000c29a59557

Projects and Community Development: • Municipal Zoning Code Update: Staff continue to work weekly with consultant Logan Simpson to identify priorities, development of a community engagement and survey process, website materials, and social media. PIO attended one of the meetings to support the effort.

• Hazard Mitigation Planning: Planning staff met with Colorado Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management staff to review application material to submit a grant request for funding to update the City’s local hazard mitigation plan in 2022. The City will provide a 25% match; we expect to submit the application in March or April. • Carnegie Library Building: Planning staff presented to City Council and reviewed RFP for architectural design and engineering. Council voted to support staff RFP which will be published week of February 8.

• Creek Walk trail design and construction: Planning and City Engineering staff met to discuss the Request for Proposals for Phases 4 & 5 design, which was posted on Feb. 1, and issues with easements for Phase 3. All met with CDOT staff on Feb. 3 to discuss the easements; the City will engage professional assistance to properly comply with federal requirements for acquiring easements, and the project cannot move forward until that is resolved.

• Cog car location workgroup: The group met and reviewed draft Request for Bids for project manager to work with group to select locations for two cars, and coordinate move; plan to post this early next week. The City’s 2021 budget includes funding for project management and relocation costs.

• Monthly food distribution on Feb. 2: Staff attended, with assistance from volunteers Judy Gellar and Randy Knouse. Fifteen families obtained food supplies.

• Development Applications: senior staff are actively processing several major applications that require significant community engagement. The developer of the 6 El Paso development project hosted a community meeting on January 27 and transmitted a summary of community discussion to Planning department.

• Micro-mobility Pilot Program: staff are working with two applicants to the program including PikeRide. This includes site locations, applications, use permits, collection of program fees and business applications.

• Monthly Community Development stats for January:

• Property Improvement Permits: staff issued 48 PIP’s. This is a 12% increase over 2020 same month.

• Use Tax & Fees Collected: $13,299.38. This is an 86% increase over 2020 same month.

• Material Change of Appearance Certification: one application

• Grading Permit: one application

• Rezoning: one application

• Major Development Plan: one application

• Minor Subdivision Plan: one application

• Variance: two applications

POLICE DEPARTMENT: .

*Due to the current COVID precautions, our Officers and staff have taken extraordinary measures to avoid any and all unnecessary contact with citizens to prevent the spread of the virus. Our top priority is, and will always be, our people and the citizens of Manitou Springs* CALLS FOR SERVICE: Over the last couple weeks, the Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) handled 157 Calls for Service resulting in 15 case reports. Most frequent call types:

• 21 traffic stops

• 12 citizen contacts.

• 3 calls for disturbance Our officers assisted the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office outside of Manitou Springs on 10 Calls for Service

NOTABLE CASES: 02/10/2021 02:58 •DUI - ALCOHOL Comments: During a traffic stop, officers came to find the driver may have been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Following roadside testing, this party was placed under arrest and a chemical test administered. It was determined the party was well in excess of the legal limit, and they were charged appropriately. 02/12/2021 00:55 •DUI - ALCOHOL Comments: On 2/12/2021 at approximately 2213 hours, MSPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of Washington Ave where the driver was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. 02/14/2021 01:33 •CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - AMPHETAMINE, POSSESSION Comments: On 2/14/2021 at approximately 0133 hours, officers conducted a traffic stop. Following investigation, a female party was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. She was subsequently issued a summons and released. 02/17/2021 17:43 •MENTAL SUBJECT - MENTAL SUBJECT Comments: Officers came in contact with a party who appeared to be gravely disabled and unable to adequately care for herself. During personal contact with her, Officers found her to be having delusions of grandeur and unable to maintain even a simple conversation. This party was placed on a 72 hour involuntary mental health hold and was transported to a mental health facility.

Other News: Children of America’s Fallen is a non-profit organization that aids children of first responders and military service members who died in the line of duty. Karen, the organization’s lead, brought some very delicious treats in for our officers Tuesday to show appreciation.

PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ENGAGEMENT: . SOCIAL MEDIA: As of 2/18/21 at 2:00pm the Communications Team posted on Facebook, Nextdoor, Twitter, and Instagram 22 times this week. In addition, the Team responded to comments and direct messages from citizens on social media.

Subjects posted about: 1. 2/12 1. Prevent Frozen Pipes 2. Closed for Presidents Day 2. 2/13 1. Centura Vaccine Site Closed 3. 2/14 1. Pool is Closed 4. 2/16 1. Support Small Businesses 2. PaCMan Share 3. Council Meeting Reminder 4. GFL Delay 5. 2/17 1. Vaccine is for everyone 2. Pool Closure 3. SeeClickFix 4. Snow Removal 5. Delay of City Hall 6. 2/18 1. Indigenous Peoples’ Day

SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYTICS:

Website Analytics:

Annual Report: The Annual Report was published on Wednesday, January 26th. You can view it here: https://bit.ly/3t0sv3p

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (PW): . ADMINISTRATION / GRANTS – PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: • CDBG Grants: Submitted grant application for CDBG El Paso County funding for Sidewalk, ADA and Drainage Improvements on El Monte, a major route to school. • Hiawatha Gardens – Negotiated fees & scope with Cushing Terrell to develop demolition plans for Hiawatha Gardens after staff conducted a site tour for the Task Force members, Fountain Creek Water Shed District representative and Matrix Design Group regarding flood plain concerns of Fountain Creek and the surrounding areas adjacent to the structures. Prepared contract documents for Cushing Terrell for Hiawatha Gardens design of selective demo plans • Park Ave/Canon Ave/Lover’s Lane Gas Line: Work is continuing East on Manitou Avenue. Additional gas line work on Park Avenue, Canon Ave and then to Lover’s Lane started. The work will start on Park Avenue and work its way East. Residents and business owners have been notified by city officials and CSU representatives. • USFS permits for Reservoir: Public Works staff are completing two supporting maps; once those are complete, we will submit the application. These two permits have a 30-year timeframe, so we will provide good documentation for future staff. • Parks & Facilities Capital Improvement Plan – Submitted Quarterly Reports and Reimbursement Request for Parks & Facilities Capital Improvement Plan to DOLA for QTR 4 2020. • Special Use Permit for Pedals and Parklets Patios - Waiting on next steps from Chamber of Commerce and Creative District. • CARES ACT – Wrapping up CARES Act reporting with approximately $32,000 worth of eligible expenses for Coronavirus relief for Jan-Dec 2020.

CITY ENGINEERING – PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: MAPS – CSU continues to make steady progress on the utility duct bank along Manitou Avenue and is a little more than halfway complete. Wildcat Construction began installing the new storm drain near the intersection of Park Avenue and Manitou Avenue. Single lane closures are to be expected, but the project will keep one lane of traffic open in each direction. Sanitary and Water Repairs at Clarksley/Mountain View – Work continues to progress at the intersection of Clarksley and Deneta for the new water and sanitary lines. Becker’s Lane - Pending any weather delays, the Contractor is planning to begin removing trees on Becker’s Lane on Monday, March 8th. Creek Walk Trail Phase 3 – Final plans have been sent to CDOT to review the ROW and Environmental Clearance processes. Creek Walk Trail Phases 4 & 5 - Published Creekwalk Trail Phases 4 & 5 RFP, Addendum 2 & 3. Soda Springs Park –The construction contract is fully executed and since the stone steps for the zero entry creek access need 4 to 6 weeks for cutting and shaping, the contractor plans to start work when the stones get delivered, which should be around the first week of March. Ruxton Avenue – The Survey Consultant is nearly complete with topographical survey and nearly completed delineating the ROW along the West side of the corridor. The RFP for developing design plans and undergrounding utilities was Advertised on Friday, February 12th. This process will bring in a qualified design consultant with expertise in roadway and utility engineering. City Council recently approved the SIP program with CSU for upper Ruxton to underground 1450’ of primary power from the hydro plant to Winter Street. This work will be scheduled by CSU for the 2022 calendar year. Water Treatment Plant Mini-hydroelectric Project – Construction continues and due to the age of some of the electrical components of the power plant system, additional upgrades have been identified in order to bring the WTP up to modern standards. The project team is working with the Prime Contractor and electrical sub to come up with some solutions. Manitou Incline – Manitou Staff have shifted the meetings with the City of Colorado Springs to a monthly frequency. The Incline will continue to operate daily from 6 am to 3 pm. Find meeting minutes at: https://www.manitouspringsgov.com/585/Manitou- Incline City Hall HVAC Upgrade – Upgrade to several A/C, heating pumps and compressors is near completion allowing the use of newly federal mandated Freon coolant in the units without total replacement. A cost saving of $65,000 vs. full replacement of the units. Public Works Remodel – Contractors at Public Works are nearing completion of the remodel. Awaiting CSU to install a new overhead power line and for Pikes Peak Regional to perform final inspection. Anticipated move in date is March 1st.

FACILITIES/CUSTODIAL – PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Staff planned and facilitated the installation of temporary electrical outlets for lighting and sump pumps at Hiawatha Gardens. This lighting will provide a safe environment for contractors to work and tour of the facility, Furthermore, the sump pumps are needed to help mitigate water pooling and flooding from winter run off and Fountain Creek penetration. Deep cleaning was performed at all city facilities and park bathrooms 3 times a day due to COVID-19. Staff completed SeeClickFix work orders as well as repaired a malfunction toilet in the Manitou Springs Police Department administrative area. Staff assisted Parks and Recreation staff in the troubleshooting and repair of a water circulating pump at the City Aquatics center. Staff thawed out frozen water pipes at Barr Trail, Skate Park bathroom and pipes leading to the Police Department bathrooms.

STREETS/STORMWATER – PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: The streets/Stormwater Supervisor completed an intense 3-day on-line Stormwater Manager training where he was successful and earned his certification. This certification is the first step toward our new section supervisor’s knowledge training and further certification of stormwater mitigation and planning. Additionally, the stormwater section has hired a stormwater consultant who is a retired El Paso County stormwater official to assist with setting up the new stormwater program. Staff spent several days last week on snow removal/plow duty after a storm swept through our area depositing 4 inches of snow. The crews work 24 hours straight (8-hour shifts), plowing snow, removing ice and assisting residents who were stuck in drifts or ditches. Staff conducted sweeper duties at El Paso, Ruxton and Pawnee Avenues to clear sand and debris from recent inclement weather. The Department conducted asphalt pothole repairs at several spots throughout the city streets to include High street and Clarksley Road. These potholes are the results of inclement weather and the freezing and thawing of the asphalt causing damage at weak points in the streets. Staff graded and repaired dirt access road leading to residential areas just South of the Storage area at Higginbotham Flats.

WATER/SEWER – PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Staff completed required water meter readings while finishing 6 work orders, 1 water tap, back flow preventer test and 37 water/sewer locates. These backflow preventer tests are necessary because a backflow prevention device is used to protect potable water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow. Water pressure may fail or be reduced when a water main bursts, pipes freeze, or there is unexpectedly high demand on the water system. Staff responded to 2 major sewer calls at Palisades Place in Crystal Hills where we jetted out 3000 foot of sewer line and an additional 2000 foot of sewer line at Mountain View Road. Performed monthly scheduled preventive maintenance on identified problem sewer line by using our high-pressure jetting truck to clear lines before they become restricted by solids and foreign trash.

WATER TREATMENT PLANT – MONTHLY FLOW REPORT THROUGH: 17, February

February 1 393,000 2 422,849 3 411,000 4 410,764 5 419,279 6 424,000 7 417,356 8 419,000 9 418,455 10 442,123 11 419,279 12 367,000 13 368,328 14 454,985 15 454,436 16 600,000 17 661,397

IMPORTANT DATES:

February 25 at 5:00 PM Deadline for Public Comment on Mountain Metro’s Proposed Service Changes Public comments can also be submitted by phone to 719-385-7433, faxed to 719-385-5419, or sent using the City’s GoCOS app. Comments will be accepted through February 25, 2021. In accordance with the ADA, anyone requiring an auxiliary aid to participate in these meetings should make the request no later than February 23, 2021. Citizens who are deaf may also use 711 to arrange for an accommodation.

Proposed Service Reductions:

Route 33: City of Manitou Springs proposes:

A. Elimination of second bus during the peak season (late April to late September) on Saturdays and Sundays. The elimination of the second Route 33 bus will reduce the frequency of the route from a bus every 10 minutes to a bus every 20 minutes. Proposed Implementation: 4/25/2021

B. Reduced operating hours in the off-season (January to late April, and late September through December). Off-season service will end at 6:00 p.m. Proposed Implementation: 9/26/2021

Route 36: City of Manitou Springs proposes:

Extend Route 36 to Serpentine Drive roundabout. Proposed Implementation: 4/25/2021

February 25 at 6:30 PM Manni Awards Now that the Super Bowl is over, get ready for the next really big celebration. Join us for the 9th annual Virtual Manni Awards - a community celebration recognizing leaders and champions who have made a difference in Manitou Springs. Zoom instructions to be sent to all registrants by Tuesday, Feb. 23rd. https://www.evite.com/event/0046F7C4CHAJU4EAOEPLJLX3YLIRLY/rsvp?utm _campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_medium=sharable_invite&utm_source=evitelink

February 25 at 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Manitou Springs Code Update Open House The first open house for this process will be a virtual public open house, held February 25th from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM via digital platform. This open house will be an informal educational and feedback session that will include a brief presentation at the top of every hour, a fun exercise and the opportunity for questions and general comments on the topic of what’s working and what’s not with the existing Code. Interested community members are welcome to join at any time during the open house window to ask questions and learn more about the project! https://www.manitouspringsgov.com/631/_Manitou-Springs-Code-Update

March 10 at 12:00 PM Rain gardens Put rainwater to good use by creating a rain garden! Rain Gardens are designed to capture runoff and reduce polluted runoff using natural filtration processes. They can add color to the landscape using native and perennial plants, grasses and flowers and provide habitat for various types of wildlife. Join us on March 10 at noon to learn from Colorado State University Master Gardeners how to establish a Rain Garden in your landscape! Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucO2hrzsrGNRAtb9J9OXpxGKY2I7rY451

March 11 at 6:00 PM Recycle Basics for Manitou Springs Residents A representative for GFL will be holding an informal presentation and Q&A exclusively for Manitou Springs residents, where she will go over the dos and don’ts of recycling. Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqdeyprzMiE9E6Iy3Sq0OJM0CLcW6ptVAC

April 8 at 6:00 PM Firewise landscaping: As Colorado grows hotter and drier, fires are becoming bigger and more frequent. Even if you don’t live in a forest, fires can affect you. This class will cover how wise choices about landscaping, including hardscaping, can make houses much more resilient in the face of fire. Firewise landscapes can be beautiful and provide habitat as well. Join us on April 8th at 6 pm to learn from Colorado State University Master Gardeners how to establish a Rain Garden in your landscape! Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ucOygqzwvGt30SAyL7J4b8vDvOUH0OazY

April 28 at 6:00 PM Waterwise landscaping The average home landscape uses as much as 50 percent of the water in a household. Water-wise plants and landscape can help you save water, money on utilities and you can still have a beautiful garden. This session will cover the basics of water-wise gardening and review ways to retrofit your current landscape Join us on April 28th at 6 pm to learn from Colorado State University Master Gardeners how to establish a Rain Garden in your landscape!

Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlduqupzkpG9GcZnztG0RoCcT4fum4redh

ADMINISTRATION: .

The focus continues to prepare for the TMMP presentation on March 9th. Met with County to discuss parking for Rainbow Falls.

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