DECEMBER. 1992 No Frills '93 Budget Adopted Mill Levy Remains At 6.662 Mills

ity Council adopted the 1993 City of Lit­ Ctleton Budget at its November 17 meet­ ing, confident that the h"ld-the-line, no frills budget will keep the city on a steady course - at least for next year. There is no impact on the 1993 Budget by passage of Amendment No. I, since our planned expenditures were already within the spending limits. The impact of Amend­ ment No. 1 on city services and programs in 1994 and beyond are fuzzier, however. Staff and other local governments in Colorado will be interpreting the numerous provi­ sions of this new law as it affects future spending limits. There are a lot of questions yet to be answered. Along with uncertainties about Amend­ ment No. 1 are the antiCipated slow growth period and the necessity of dipping into the city's $2.9 million reserve by drawing down Scene from the Littleton Calendar $1.4 million to balance the 1993 budget. This Christmas scene by Sheldon Potter graces the December page in the 1993 Little­ These factors have caused City Manager ton Calendar. The free calendars. including the city's annual report for 1992. are now Andy McMinimee and his management staff available. See page 2 for detalls. (Continued on Pg. 8) Mayor Tapped For Superfund Commission

ayor Susan Thornton's knowledge and commission include William Ruckelshaus of The commission's first meeting will be in M national articulation of Superfund is­ Browning Ferris Industries; John Adams, early December in New York City. Mayor sues for municipalities was recognized last Natural Resources Defense Council; Peter Thornton's travel expenses will be paid by month with an appointment to The National Berle, National Audubon Society; Richard the commission. Commission on Superfund. The high level Mahoney, Monsanto Company; and Dean Buntrock, Waste Management, Inc. commission was recently formed by The SNOW REMOVAL Keystone Center and the Environmental "I am pleased to have been selected to serve on the commission and to have the Law Center of the Vermont Law School. ''The Littleton city code regulates removal The 25-member com­ opportunity to represent the interests of our of snow and ice from sidewalks. mission includes chief nation's cities," Mayor Thornton said. "We The owner, occupant of any building, executives from busi­ worked successfully through the American Communities for Cleanup Equity (ACCE) to property or vacant lot in the city must nesses, industries, and bring the plight of cities and the fairness maintain their sidewalk. The sidewalk must heads of environmental, issue before Congress and the public. My be kept in clean condition and shall reqUire scientific, labor and mi­ hope now is that the commission can reach the removal of snow or ice from the walk nority organizations. Its a consensus that will result in Congression­ within 24 hours after the last snow fall. charge will be to seek al action to resolve Superfund issues in a If you have questions, call Bob Lindgren, agreement on proposals manner that is fair to our taxpayers." code enforcement officer at 795-3751. to improve the way the Littleton joined with 100 other cities United States addresses throughout the country in ACCE to lobby its hazardous waste Congress and to protest the Environmental Mayor Thornton cleanup problems and Protection Agency's interpretation of the to actively advocate them before Congress Superfund law, basing cleanup costs on and the public. Re-authorization of Super­ CITY OF UTILETON BULK RATE volume instead of on toxicity. Cities face 2255 West Berry Avenue U.S. POSTAGE fund will be before Congress in 1994. millions of dollars in cleanup costs and law­ littleton, CO 80164 PAID Mayor Thornton is the only representative suits for taking ordinary sludge and house­ LITTLETON, CO PERMIT NO. 205 from municipal government named to the hold trash to landfills, such as the Lowry commission. J. Gustave Speth, president of Landfill in Denver. At the landfills, citizens' the World Resources Institute, is serving as waste was mixed with highly toxic industri­ CAR-RT SORT Postal Patron chairman. Chief executives serving on the al pollutants. Page 2 Tonsing Leaves Council for RTD Board ity Council member Bob Tonsing will Cresign his at-large position on the Littleton City Council effective December 31, 1992. Tonsing was elected November 3 to the Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors. He will take office January 1 repre­ senting District H. The City Charter does not permit a city official to hold any other public of­ fice. "I believe that the "Oversized vehicles," such as this RV, will no longer be allowed to park on the street next three or four effective January I, 1993. years are going to be Bob Tonsing a critical time for the RTD Board of Directors," Tonsing said. 'That is particularly true where the south­ Oversized Vehicle Parking west sector of the district is concerned. I want to be part of the decision-making pro­ I\. ttention RV owners! If you have a recre­ vate property, either on a properly surfaced cess at RTD for the next four years and, national vehicle or any motorized vehicle driveway as long as the sidewalk is not ob­ thanks to active support by my fellow City which exceeds seven feet In width or twen­ structed, or behind the front of the house. Council members, staff members and ty-two feet in length, there is a new city or­ Visitors to the Littleton area can obtain a Littleton citizens, I will have that opportuni­ dinance of which you should be aware. special permit from the Community ty. It has been a privilege serving Littleton Because the City is concerned about neigh­ Development Department to park their as a City Council Member for the last nine borhood appearance and safety, as of oversized recreational vehicle on the street years. Thank you!" January I, 1993, It will be illegal to park for up to seven days. Mayor Susan Thornton expressed mixed these vehicles, known as "oversized vehicles," Any requests for information or service emotions on Tonsing's departure. "Although on the street. should be directed to Bob Lindgren, Code we will miss Bob on the Council," Thornton Oversized vehicles can be parked on prl- Enforcement Specialist, at 795-3759. said, "we know he will ably represent the in­ terests of Littleton citizens on the RID Board. Bob's wealth of experience on transportation '93 City Calendar Now Available issues will serve his constituents well." Bell & Pollock, P.C.: Bradford Auto Body, Tonsing's resignation opens up an at­ ~e Littleton Calendar/Annual Report is Inc.: ,Littleton Hospital: The Spinning large position on Council for a term expir­ .1 now available at Bemis Library, the Wheel: NOI>Vest Bank Littleton: Cherrelyn ing November 1993. The Council must ap­ Littleton Historical Museum, the Littleton Manor Health Care Center: Century 21 point a replacement for Tonsing within 30 Center, Town Hall Arts Center, Depot Art Dowell Realty: Woodlawn Tire & Auto days of his resignation. Center, and from each of the 30 sponsoring Service Center: Highline Tire & Auto Service Those Interested in applying for City businesses. Center: and Hickory Baked Honey-Glazed Council must be a citizen of the United Photography judging was conducted by Hams. the Littleton FIne Arts Committee. The win­ States, at least 21 years of age, and have Allstate Insurance Company: Bow Mar ners are: Cover - Jimmy Cruze, Littleton: lived within the city limits of Littleton for one Standard: County Line Barbeque: Courtesy January - Joseph Knowlton, Littleton: year Immediately preceding appointment. Ford: Englewood Camera & Photo: Hale Applications are due December 14. February - Marie Cole, Littleton: March & Electric: Henri's Jewelry Company: Jose's Questions and requests for applications August - Bob Cleary, Littleton: April - Restaurant: Lautenbach Insurance: Susan Worth Jenkins, Littleton: May - Herb may be directed to City Clerk Janice Owen Littleton Business Association: Marathon Wager, Littleton: June - George Childs, Lit­ at 795-3753, or submit a letter and re­ Oil Company: Memory Corner Antiques: tleton: July - Karen Zink, Littleton: sume to the City Clerk's office, 2255 West Olde Littleton Antique Co-op: Personalized September - Robert Ratliff, Lakewood: Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80165, Travel Service Group: Shootin' Shop South: October - Claudia Cangilla McAdam, Indicating Interest in the position. The Roylewood Flower Shop: Tortilla Flat Littleton: November - Robert H. Weber, Restaurant & Lounge: and Valore Littleton: December - Sheldon J. Potter, Hardware. Westminster. One hundred forty-seven slides and pho­ Special thanks to the businesses who tographs were entered in the 12th annual sponsored the calendar: Torke & Co.: Bank competition. The "Discovering Littleton" One - 'Denver, Littleton Banking Center: theme encouraged photographers to seek out these little known vistas and views, and Employee Art Show unique aspects of Littleton Don't miss the second City of Littleton The winners receive $25 and ten calen­ Employee Art Show through December 17. dars for their personal use. A show featur­ A variety of art including photography, ing the work of the winning artists will be painting, SCUlpture, and craft work will be held January 8 through February 1 at on display at the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 West Main Monday through Friday. Street in Downtown Littleton. Page 3 Images of West Exhibit I Opens at City Museum j ~e Littleton Historical Museum has .1 opened a new exhibit "Images of the I West." Works by some of the famous artists 1 of the west, including Charlie Russell, James Wyeth, Harvey Otis Young and Albert Bierstadt, are part of the collection of more than 45 paintings and bronzes in this impressive exhibition. Harvey Otis Young's "On the High Road" is a serene mountain scene with a pack train of burros working their way along the trail. The scenery is reminiscent of what one might find hiking through the Colorado rockies today. Several bronzes by the cow­ boy artist, Charlie Russell, depict both the ruggedness of the west and lighthearted interpretation of a cowboy's life. A major piece is the bronze SCUlpture, "Coming Home," by Susan Grant Raymond, recently acquired by the Friends of the Library and Museum, the Fine Arts Committee and the Littleton Historical Museum for the perma­ nent collection. Ms. Raymond's sculpture depicts a draft horse team led by a father while his son rides astride one of the hors­ es, followed by a colt. The scene is reflective of Littleton's agricultural beginnings. The full scale bronze of "Coming Home" can be seen at Prince and South Santa Fe. Lanterns, candlelight and bonfires will light the way for visitors who attend "A The exhibit opened in November and will Holiday's Eve" on the farms at the Littleton Historical Museum on December 13. continue through the end of March, 1993. Please RSVP to 795-3950. The museum hours are Monday through Friday, 8 to 5, Saturday, 10 to 5 and Holiday Tradition Sunday, 1 to 5. new holiday tradition begins this year A :with a winter's evening celebration on the farms. You can look forward to the bonfires Council Actions Summarized crackle, the pungent aroma of wood smoke At its meeting October 6, the Council Station #16 was also endorsed. The sec­ in the air and the jingle of bells as the team honored Mike Glasser as "Guest Citizen." ond reading on the PD plan and rezoning and wagon approach to take you for a ride The young man was responsible for sug­ for the Sunset subdivision failed on a 3-3 into the night. The buildings will be decked gesting improvements to the intersection of vote. out in holiday fmery and the glow of candle­ Mineral and Dry Creek road to provide safer After January I, 1993, the parking of light streaming into the air will beckon you access for pedestrians. Council Member oversized vehicles on public streets will be to enter. Charley Emley was also appointed as prohibited following a unanimous vote Carolers will invite you to join songs of Littleton's representative to the South Metro November 3. Tee and Reed Johnson were holiday cheer and a fiddler will await at one Drug Task Force Forfeiture Board. honored as "Guest Citizens" as winners of of the bonfires where he will play toe-tap­ October 20 the Council approved an the national "Victory Garden" contest spon­ ping music of the century past. In the application for $140,000 in 1993 communi­ sored by public television. Goldenwest resi­ museum building a harpist's chords will ty development block grant funds. If award­ dent Doug Clark presented a thoughtful greet you and play for your enjoyment while ed, the money would be used for lighting review of the zoning code, poliCies and pro­ you tour the new exhibit, "Images of the and park land in the northeast apartment cedures for Council's consideration. West." neighborhood and for housing rehabilita­ At its November 10 study seSSion, the True to Victorian tradition, a Christmas tion. An expenditure of $19,000 for extrica­ council received an update on the construc­ tree will be lighted with candles. Sweet tion eqUipment for the proposed new Fire tion timetable for the Lee Gulch Trail. treats representing the diverse heritage of Council also heard the results of the Traffic our earlier settlers will await those who Modeling study and decided to postpone come to call. Children will be invited to help making any immediate decisions based on make decorations in the schoolhouse and the finding. perhaps practice reciting for an 1860's style Four resolutions regarding cable teleVi­ school pageant. sion received unanimous approval on We look forward to having you join us for November 17. Consequently, the cable tv this special evening. Bring your family and franchise has been transferred to Time friends and get your holiday off to a special Warner Entertainment resulting in numer­ traditional start that will be a "feast" of the ous improvements to be made to the sys­ senses. tem. The 1993 budget and mill levy were Dress warmly to enjoy the crisp night and ratified. The tax rate will remain the same bring a blanket for the wagon ride. f)o you hide your key. DO: Give that key to a undfr the mat.' In the trusted neighbor. not the as in 1992. The city's judges were all reap­ flower pot? Over the door? burglar. pOinted and an intergovernmental agree­ A Holiday's Evening Inlhecarport? ment with Arapahoe County for "Shopping December 13, 1992 The burglar will look .. 6:00-8:30 p.m. under the mat, in the Cart" funding was accepted. Littleton Historical Museum flower pot, over the door. The final council meeting for 1992 will be in the carport. Please RSVP by Thursday, December 10, 795-3950 December 15. Page 4 City Vacancies Wrapping Young Trees ~e Littleton City Council invites citizens Prevents Sunscald " .1 who are interested in serving on boards Ou may have noticed city crews wrap­ and commissions to notify the City Clerk's Y ping the trunks of all the young shade office. Vacancies occur on these committees trees on City-maintained property. This due to resignations and expirations of terms, practice protects trees from sunscald, a The boards and commissions for which common injury to the bark and cambium of terms will expire or vacancies are open are: young, thin-barked trees. Wrapping the Board of Adjustment (one vacancy) This trunks of these trees is a quick and inex­ board serves as an appeals board authorized pensive way to prevent this serious freezing to grant zoning variances, allow land uses injury. which are permitted by exception, and hear Sunscald is caused by the winter sun appeals on administrative staff decisions. warming up the south and west sides of Building Board of Appeals Three vacan­ trees prior to a rapid freezing of these areas cies: one regular position, two alternate at dusk. If you have young shade trees you positions) This board is also an appeals can protect them from sunscald. Tree wrap board authorized to review building code is easily installed by homeowners and avail­ issues and to hear and make decisions on able at any local nursery. It should be matters concerning the suspension and removed in May to prevent insect infesta­ revocation of licenses arising under the tion. Uniform Building Code. Another recommended winter practice is Election Commission (one vacancy) This the regular watering of evergreen trees and commission appoints election judges for shrubs. Don't rely on the minimal amount each precinct and has charge of all other of moisture in our snowfalls to sustain your activities and duties required by law or city evergreens through the dry Colorado winter. charter in conducting municiapl elections. Fine Arts Committee (three vacancies) This committee is appointed to assist the Dennis Carpenter, grounds maintenance city in the selection and purchase of public Lee Gulch Hearing worker, wraps a newly planted tree in arts. It also arranges periodic art shows at Little's Creek Field for the winter. Set for December 14 the library, selects art and sculpture for the Littleton Center, and reviews all art dona­ WOODBURNING Residents who are interested in learning tions to the city. High pollution days are in effect by the about construction plans for Lee Gulch are Housing Authority (one vacancy) This Colorado Department of Health. invited to attend a public meeting on board administers public housing programs The City of Littleton has a woodburning December 14 at the Littleton Community for the city, coordinates senior community code which helps regulate the pollution Center, 7 p.m. services programs, and makes policy deci­ caused by woodburning stoves. Diane Schade, planner for South Residents that have "phase II" stoves sions for the Housing Authority. Suburban Parks and Recreation District, Library Board (two vacancies) This board which carry a Colorado woodstove compli­ ance certification may apply at the building has scheduled the neighborhood meeting to reviews library activities and services, offers department, 2255 W. Berry Ave. for an discuss the next phase which is between advice to City Council about the master exemption permit. This permit costs $25.00 Windermere Street to lower Ridgewood Park plan, annual programs, and annual budget. and is valid for "phase II" stoves only. parking lot. Lee Gulch runs just south of It also administers all gifts to the library. The second exemption permit regulates Ridge Road In this vicinity. Construction is Liquor Licensing Authority (two vacan­ "sole source." You must have an inspector planned for the summer of 1993. cies) This board reviews museum activities check your reSidence to determine that no Also to be discussed is the final phase: lower including review of the annual program other heating device is available to heat your Ridgewood parking lot to the South Platte plan, colle.ction acquisitions, recommenda­ home. This permit is available at no cost. River. This phase is planned for construction Exemption permits must be displayed tions of buildings for designation as archi­ in the fall of 1993 and spring of 1994. tectural or historical landmarks, master and visable from the street. If you have questions, call Bob Lindgren, For information about the December 14 plan, and the annual budget. meeting, call Diane Schade at 798-5131. Planning Commission (four vacancies; code enforcement officer at 795-3751. two regular positions and two alternate " .. \ positions) This board serves as an advisory board responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on master plans, land annexations and initial zoning. flood plain deSignations, rezoning proposals, and new subdivisions. Riverfront Authority (two vacancies) This authority was created for the express purpose of accomplishing the redevelop­ ment, revitalization, and renewal of land along the South Platte River and Little's Creek. Questions and requests for applications may be directed to City Clerk Janice Owen at 795-3753. or you may submit a letter and resume to the City Clerk's office, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80165, indicating your interest. The application deadline is January 31, 1993. City Council will review the applica­ tions and establish a selection process. Appointments will be made in March 1992. A new pedestrian bridge was recently built by the Public Service Department Crews Terms of office will begin on April I, 1993. in Little's Creek Field, between Gallup and Elati - south of Peakview. Page 5 BIA Offers Technology ~e National Technology Transfer initiative 1. was crealed by Congress to help U.S. businesses and industry access the techno­ logical resources of the federal government. The center acts as the hub for a nationwide technology transfer network. The network is a cooperative venture between the Federal Laboratory Consortium, six regional technol­ ogy transfer centers and other federal, state, and local economic development authorities. What does the network mean to Littleton businesses? The mission of technology transfer is to turn government research re­ sults into practical, commercially relevant technological tools for U.S. companies, and to give U.S. companies an edge that just might make the difference between success or failure in world competition. Federal government research profession­ als are pushing the frontiers of knowledge, creating innovation and opportunities in many industries. The network can provide Littleton busi­ nesses with the means to scan the enor­ mous pool of potentially appropriate re­ search underway in the federal gov­ ernment's SCientific community. Teddy Bears Donated Companies are also given assistance in Representatives of the Littleton Pollce Department accepted 40 Teddy Bears, hand­ pinpointing the precise projects relevant to made by the residents of River-Pointe Senior Retirement Community. their particular commercial needs. Using a The bears will be used by officers to comfort children who have been victims or wit­ database system that stores the abstracts of nesses of a traumatic event. Pictured left to right are: Mary Bruner, Ruth Belt, Marie thousands of government research projects, Due, Evelyn Reynolds, Debbie Reynolds, Victim Advocate Linda Suttle, Officer John information specialists work to uncover re­ Strong, Lorene Kirby, Marion Batson, Solveig Hagen, and RiverPointe's Toni Casper. search that most closely matches the needs expressed by the company asking for assis­ tance. Then introductions and referrals be­ Block Grant Funds tween appropriate individuals are arranged chr)~tf}'\llt and monitored to ensure realization. Approved for Littleton The Business/Industry Affairs Department cru~qc1e ~ is your first stop in accessing this technology Children 'T'he Arapahoe County CommiSSioners transfer opportunity. Call Chris Gibbons, Join with the Littleton Police Department 1. have approved the release of Com­ BIA director, at 795-3760 to get more infor­ and KYGO in the Christmas Crusade for munity Development Block Grant funds. to­ mation about this exciting program. Children and put a smile on the face of talling $142,000, to the City of Littleton. Littleton's children who are in need this CDBG funds are made available from the year. The crusade began November 29 and Department of Housing and Urban Devel­ will continue through December 23. opment (HUD). They are used in hOUSing LPD Offers Advice Since its beginning nine years ago. the assistance and area improvements in low to program has provided thousands of needy moderate income neighborhoods. The Littleton Police Department would children with new toys at Christmas. The Littleton City Council has authorized like to extend Seasons Greetings to every­ Officers on daily patrols often encounter $85,000 for Littleton's Housing Rehab pro­ one. The holiday season is one of joy and children who are abused, neglected or just gram. In Its fifteenth year. this program happiness, but unfortunately criminals can plain needy and don't usually get anything provides low interest loans to low income destroy these moments. for Christmas. persons owning houses in need of repairs. The Littleton Police Department's Crime Officers will nominate these kids for the To obtain additional information, contact Prevention Unit would like to offer some crusade, and donors or sponsors can call Barbara Edler, Housing Rehab Director, simple suggestions to assist in avoiding KYGO and donate toys or sponsor a partic­ 794-9623. these situations: ular child. KYGO-FM 98.5 and KYGO-AM An additional $57,000 has been deSignat­ - Park your car in a well-lighted parking lot. ed to develop a mini-park in the northeast - Remove packages and valuables from 950 announce the numbers to call. We ask only that toys be new. They may. apartment neighborhood of Littleton. A va­ the car's passenger compartment and cant lot between six apartment buildings on lock them in the trunk. be dropped off at the Littleton Center. 2255 West Berry Avenue. at the Police Records Powers Ave., Powers Place. and Bannock - Avoid car thefts by locking all doors Streets is being evaluated for development and removing the keys. counter in care of Officers Bob Carmody or Ray Romero between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. as a small park. The park would contain - Have your keys in hand and ready to recreational features to meet the needs of unlock your car door. Avoid having to Monday through Friday. with child and the residents in the area. For additional in­ fumble for keys. sponsor information provided through formation, contact Carole Bloom. Neigh­ - When driving, keep doors locked to KYGO. Or they may be taken directly to borhood Planner, 795-3748. prevent doors from being opened and KYGO, 1095 S. Monaco between 8 a.m. and someone getting in or reaching in to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. take your valuables. Officers will deliver the gifts just before Not only do these hints help you during Christmas to brighten the holidays for the the holiday season, they can be useful children who are nominated. from ages one Cflo{idar throughout the year. Have a safe and joy­ month to 17 years. ous holiday. For further information call the For further information. call Officer Crime Prevention Unit at 795-3887. Romero at 795-3737. Greetings Page 6 Bemis Library Volunteers Honored at Reception

~e Library Board honored Bemis Library 1. volunteers at a reception November 12. Amy Conklin. Chair of the Library Board. and Susan Thornton. Mayor of Littleton. expressed gratitude to these individuals for their long-term dedication to community service. Awards based on hours of service were given as follows: Joan McGrane and Lois Schmied. who have each worked over 500 hours at the library. were given nameplates in their honor to place in books r ecently added to the collection. Emily Kilpatrick. Gladys Reeves. Bill and Jean Shaffer. and Jack I. Moore have each worked over 250 hours and their names now appear on the volunteer plaque at the main entrance of the library. Anna and Sam Harper. Valois McCabe. Hazel Moore. Betty Northway. Janet Thoma. and Margaret Weatherly received certificates for their work with the outreach program to shut-ins called Library Without Walls. Sandy McDavid and Virginia Puryear were also recognized for their hours of service. Margery Smith. Acting Library Director. Bemis Library Volunteers Honored also presented 1992 Library Board mem­ Among the volunteers honored by the Library Board in November for their long-term bers Karl Berry. Jan Carlberg. Amy dedication were: (left to right) Joan McGrane, Anna Harper, Sam Harper, Sandy Conklin. Carol Kluver. Ann LeMoine. and McDavid, Janet Thoma and Emily Kilpatrick. Jim Priddy with nameplates for books in the collection in appreciation of their ser­ Bemis PubUc Library will close at 5 p.m. ------vice over the past year. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Heating Change Saves City Money The City of Littleton has discovered that apprOximately $800.000 will be saved over the next 40 years from the conversion of the Littleton Center's electric system to gas boilers. From 1989 to present. $54.145 in savings have occurred. The conversion was done in 1989 using in-house labor at a cost of $40.950. More than three-fourths of the cost came from savings within the existing budget. If the project had been completed with outside labor. the cost would have been in excess of $250.000. resulting in a loss of $6.250 per year. This is a clear example of how contracting out for services is not always the best solu­ tion when skill and ingenuity in-house can provide the same or greater savings.

"NO FREE TREES!" A nyone looking for a "free" Christmas ~ree by cutting down one of the City's The city's grounds crew chipped 3,500 trees in 1991 for mulch. This service and free trees might want to think again. mulch are available again this year. An organiC skunk oil has been applied to all smaller spruce and pine trees planted on City will Recycle Christmas Trees City property. All trees have been sprayed ~ e City of Littleton will again offer remove everything from the tree before including those in the railroad depression 1. Christmas tree recycling to residents at dropping it off. from Berry to Ridge Road. and the trees two locations: the northeast corner of Santa In 1991. ten to twenty percent of what next to Santa Fe where Ridge Road used to Fe and Bowles and Fire Station #14. 6660 was dropped off were tree and shrub trim­ connect. mings. Please. Christmas trees only. Signs Sout h Colorad o Boulevard (at Arapahoe The chemical applied to the trees contains Road). will indicate the exact location to place the red fox urine. skunk musk and glycerine. A fe w proble ms were encounter ed last trees. Chipping will begin as soon as the year which made the task of chipping 3.500 piles of discarded trees are big enough. Anyone coming in contact with this mixture trees more difficult. Too m a ny trees a rrived Residents are welcome to take the mulch will smell so bad they will taint themselves. in plastic b ags. contained orna m ents or from either of these locations on a first­ their vehicle. furniture and anything else we r e on tree stands with nails. Please come basis. they touch. Page 7 Fire Losses Drop Bickerton Named Fire The Littleton Fire Department is experi­ encing one of the lowest fire loss years in Employee of Year two decades. attalion Chief Bill Bickerton has been Through the first nine months of 1992. B selected as Littleton Fire Employee of there were only 34 structural fires. and only the Year. At a reception October 29. he received the one of these had a dollar loss over $10.000. Jack Easton Memorial Award which is As a result. the total fire loss for the named in honor of a former fire chief. Littleton area stands at approximately Chief Bickerton was hired by the Littleton $225.000 for 1992. To put this in perspec­ Fire Department in 1964. and was promot­ tive. there have been several years in the ed to Engineer in 1969. Lieutenant in 1972. past with losses approaching $1.000.000! Captain in 1975. and Battalion Chief in Littleton fire personnel hope this trend 1980. He received an Associate's Degree in will continue as more children and adults Fire Science in 1971 and one in Industrial Management in 1978. are educated In fire prevention. Littleton Fire Department "Employee of Keep in mind that the winter heating sea­ He also received his paramedic certifica­ the Year," Batallion Chief Bili Bickerton, tion in 1978. Bill and his wife. Barbara. son is traditionally the peak time for serious and family at the awards ceremony. house fires. Do your part to keep those loss­ have three children and three grandchil­ dren. They are long-time residents of es low. For more information on fire preven­ Firefighters Get Network Littleton. tion. call Nancy Hoffinan at 795-3701. '"rhanks to American Cablevlslon. Littleton In nominating Chief Bickerton. his co­ .1 Fire Department personnel can now workers mentioned his undiminished en­ Town Hall Program reap the benefits of instantaneous commu­ thusiasm for his profession. sustained over It is with a great honor that Town Hall nication through the use of cable television a 28 year period. and the attention that he gives to his crews and his work. Bill is a Arts Center presents the Cultural Dance technology. All six Littleton Fire stations. people-oriented supervisor who blends his and Music Troupe of Tigray. Ethiopia. the South Metro Fire Training Academy. and Fire Department Administration offices high expectations for excellence with his These twelve outstanding Singers. dancers approachability and open mind. and musicians are the finest artists In are on-line with the I-NET (institutional net­ Other employees honored at the Fire Ethiopia. bonded together in the theme work). Training videos. live programs and Department Service Awards Ceremony for "Water for People." departmental communications can be ca­ length of service were: Water for People is Inspired by Tsegay blecast simultaneously to all fire personnel. "We expect to encounter Significant de­ FIVE YEARS: Engineer Jeff Christ. Hailu. a Littleton resident born and raised creases in travel time. duplication of in­ Paramedic Spencer Fraas. Firefighter Sue in the Tigray Region. Hailu discovered water struction. and movement of vehicles with Frutiger. Firefighter Doug Miller. Paramedic for twelve villages in Ethiopia. People in this technology." said Fire Department Ben Roberts. Paramedic Mike Simon,,, those towns are now drinking fresh ground­ Training Officer Chuck Burdick. "This ParamediC Barb Thomas and Firefighter water for the first time. translates Into more cost-efficient opera­ Rob Wager. The sounds of the music are a blending of tions and both the citizens and the fire de­ TEN YEARS: Paramedic Lt. Mike Balzer. ancient mystical harmonies coupled with partment will benefit." Burdick added. Paramedic Lt. Randy Glanville and be-bop jazz. Instruments are multi-dimen­ An important consideration for the fire Paramedic Engineer Brian Simpson. sional and bring musical sounds unique to department Is that essential information on FIFTEEN YEARS: ParamediC Captain John Easton. Paramedic Dennis Eldridge. the culture. All this is wrapped in the poetic hazardous materials. disease control and a Paramedic Captain Gary Metz and rhythms of the language. manner and dress variety of other subjects will be available. Fire Department Director Mike Doyle Paramedic Captain Richard Taylor. of Tigray. added. ''The world's communication capa­ TWENTY YEARS: Captain Ken Cham­ Suites of Ehiopia and Other Realities, a bilities continue to change and advance at bers. Engineer Dale Drummond. Engineer once in a lifetime event, will be at Town Hall an amazing rate. As a progreSSive city. we Tim Houseweart. Engineer Jim Martin. Arts Center December 4 -December 19. are anxious to take advantage of these ad­ Paramedic Captain Ray Rahne and Captain Phone 794-2787 for ticket information. vances to benefit our community." Fred Schum. Librarian Performs in New Zealand City's Neighborhood Program Gets Attention Heather McNeil Cromer joined four other storytellers to represent the United States The Littleton Neighborhood Planning at the New Zealand Storytelling Festival Program has received a lot of attention dur­ October 26-29. Cromer is the supervisor of ing the past few months. On November 13. Bob Taylor. Summit County Manager. visit­ Youth Services at Littleton's Edwin A. ed Littleton to review our program. Littleton Bemis Public Library. Neighborhood Planner Carole Bloom ex­ Cromer was Invited following her perfor­ plained the history and projects of the pro­ mance at the 1991 National Storytelling gram. and took Taylor on a tour of Festival where she and her mother repre­ Llttleton's neighborhoods. sented the Rocky Mountain area. In New In October. Bloom was the guest of the Zealand. she taught storytelling and told a Early Riser's Optimist Club. where she pre­ variety of tales from around the world. in­ sented a summary of the project she has cluding stories she collected in Kenya. Her been working on. Her presentation resulted African stories will be published next year in additional support for the D.A.R.E. pro­ by Libraries Unlimited. gram and volunteers to help senior citizens Cromer joined storytellers from Canada. make small repairs on their homes. Bloom Scotland. the Netherlands. Australia. and will be the speaker at the December 10 New Zealand. All attended a traditional meeting of the South Littleton Rotary Club. Maori celebration at a marae. Each of the If your neighborhood or organization is in­ storytellers stayed in a private home. terested in learning more about the Cromer and her husband. Steve. resided on Neighborhood Planning Program. contact Carole Bloom. 795-3748. Storyteller Heather McNeil Cromer a farm. Page 8 No Frills '93 Budget Adopted LFD Fire Safety Tips (Continued from Page 1) The 1993 Budget contains no tax rate or What are your holiday plans? Whatever to begin seriously evaluating city services user charge increases. The property tax mill they are - make sure fire doesn't cancel and programs for 1994. level remains the same: 6.662 mills. All ex­ them. "Over the next few years, the way the city isting programs will continue at existing Here are some tips from the Littleton Fire functions may need to change radically: levels, except for Fire Station No. 16, which Department: McMinimee said. "It appears that prepara­ will become operational sometime in 1993. -Use a live (planted) tree or an artificial tion of the budget, normally a six-month The budget contains one new program, a tree with a safety approved label. process, will take much longer. Assuredly, modernized records management system -If you buy a cut tree, be sUJ:e It is fresh budget constraints will be of major concern with one part-time employee. It also in­ and green. If it is losing needles, it is too and an even higher priority for City Council cludes increasing full-time positions from dry. in 1993." five to six, and decreasing paJ:t-time posi­ -Keep your cut tree In water and check it The 1993 Budget tions from seven to five in the Municipal daily. General Fund (operating Court, nine new personnel to staff Fire Sta­ -Keep any tree away from all heat sources budget) $21,976,092 tion # 16, and the following: and traffic flow. Sewer Utility 6,595,767 An air conditioner fOJ: Town Hall Arts Cen­ -Use only lights with a safety approved Capital Improvements 1,586,600 ter, continuation of the city's share for the label. Amity Plaza 1,447,803 "Littleton Unlimited" strategic planning pro­ -Discard any lights that have frayed Storm Drainage Utility 907,029 gram, protective vests for police detectives, cords, broken OJ: cracked sockets, loose Internal Service Fund sculpture pads for fine art, signs for parks, connections, or barb wires. (vehicles/equipment) 720,241 and a one percent "Emergency Reserve" re­ -Use only weatheJ:proof lights outside. Special Assessment Fund quired by Amendment No.1. Check label to be sure. (special Improvement districts) 644,536 Even though we are in a period of uncer­ -Always turn out decorative lights when Mineral/Bowles Avenue 429,116 tainty and slow growth with regard to rev­ leaving home or going to bed. Conservation Trust Fund 277,750 enue, the city will strive to continue to pro­ -Never use electrical lights on a metallic Water Participation Fund 272,100 vide the highest level of service. tree. Rallroad Depression Fund 205,924 -Place lit candles away from traffic flow Geneva Village Fund 124,490 and small children. Public Facilities Fund lOl,OOO -Keep matches away from children. Shopping Cart Fund 20,236 -Keep your fiJ:eplace screened. -Don't burn wrapping paper in the fire- Total 1993 Budget $35,308,684 place. It may flare suddenly. -Never put fireplace ashes into a contain­ er that will melt or burn. Even ashes you Neighborhood Meeting think are cool may cause a fire. Use a metal Apartment owners, managers, and resi­ can with a lid. dents are invited to a neighborhood meeting -Give your family a smoke detector and Wednesday, December 9, at 7 p.m. at Norwest Install it now! Bank of Littleton, 5601 South Broadway. -Test your smoke detector weekly. Guest speakers will be Jackie Quinn, -In case of clothing fire, be sure family apartment management specialist. She will members know to STOP, DROP, AND ROLL. share results of her recent study of the area For more information about fire preven­ around South Bannock and West Powers tion or a speaker, call Nancy Hoffman, Fire Ave. Prevention Officer, 795-3701. Also, Tom Walsh, representative of the Cronin Mason Company will discuss differ­ ent types of cost saving lighting which can be used on building exteJ:iors and streets. For additional information contact Carole Bloom, Neighborhood Planner, 795-3748 or LITTLETON CITY COUNCIL Dan Stocking, CJ:ime Prevention Officer, 795-3887. PresideDI Susan Thornton (AI·Large) ___" 79S-4I844 Presidenl Pro Tem DeDDis Reyoolds (AI·Large) ...... _ .. ". _____. _____ • 79S-2U9 Bemis Receives Funds Robert Reed (Councilman, . Dlslrlet U) ..... _ ...... __... __.... __..... _. 797-6310 J Cbnrley Emley (CoDocilman, 'T"he Colorado Gallery of Arts Volunteers DistricllV) ._..... ____•____ • 794-7139 .1 donated $1,000 to the Children's Divi­ Dehnrab Fosler (Counci1womaD, sion of the Edwin A. Bemis Public Library. Districl!) __.. •_____ 794-0100 The money will be used for purchasing li­ Pen)' Nissler (COUOCilm.D, Distrlet Ill) __ 79s.3364 brary media relating to art for children. Bob Tonslng (Co.D.Oman, AI-Large).. .794-3335 Jane Jackson, President of CGA Volun­ Mollie Weaver Tom Hearty and Groups who wish 10 have City Council membera II speoken teers, stated that the organization was "ded­ Julia Khorsand were among the 300 plus may eaIIlbe City Maoager'. Ollke, 795-J720. icated to the education and enlightenment Heritage High School Students who gave of their community. They have expanded the their time to help city crews ready down­ CITY MANAG~R'S OFFICE art experience of thousands of school chil­ town for the Candlelight and Tree Light­ dren in the exhibitions and through out­ ing Ceremony. The students hung ever­ 795-3720 reach programs. It gives members great Andy McMioimee, City Maoager green boughs on lamp posts, strung Jim Woods, Deputy City M...... r pleasuJ:e to continue their contribution to lights on tree trunks and even chopped Betly Mulvey, Assistaol to Ibe City M...... the community with this donation." ice on sidewalks, Our thanks to the stu­ Kem Nard., Assistaollo Ibe City Manager Judy Ellis, LibJ:ary Director, and Heather dents and sponsors from Heritage who The Littleton Report is publisbed bi-moalbly and maiJed to Cromer, Head of Children's Services, re­ made this community service possible - all postal palrons in Littleton, Betty Mulvey, Editor; Kelli ceived the check from Chloanna Bruce, and to Mission Trujillo for providing a Nard., Assistaol Editor; Ellis RaIl, Productioo Maoager. Jane Jackson, and June Hall. hot lunch for the hard workers.