ENGLEWOOD WINTER 2017 | CITY MAGAZINE & RECREATION GUIDE CITIZEN A Century of Care Englewood’s Medical District Where People Make a Difference Recreation Guide LIVING WITH CONSTRUCTION NEXT DOOR Helpful FAQs when faced with new development and construction near your home or business. What are the permitted Can the contractors park their vehicles on construction hours? the street in front of my house? Construction hours are 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Most streets in the City are open for public seven days a week. parking; however, as a courtesy, contractors are asked to park in areas that have less Let it Snow! Why are there paint marks on my street impact on residents. or sidewalk? They typically show where existing Can the contractor close the street, underground utilities are located; in some sidewalk, or alley; and how long can cases, a surveyor may use paint to mark they have a dumpster? HOLIDAY PAR ADE property lines. A contractor may obtain a permit to close all, or a portion, of the street, sidewalk, or The house next door is being demolished alley for a limited time. Dumpsters may be TREE LIGHTING and I’m concerned about asbestos. placed for a maximum of 180 days and must & Sponsored by the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce The State of Colorado requires asbestosGOOD NEIGHBOR Qbe & in Afront of the permitted property. and the City of Englewood testing and abatement (if required) prior to demolition. The City requires proof of the Who is responsible for insuring Saturday, December � � �:�� pm state’s clearance letter prior to issuing construction is completed a permit. according to plan? City inspectors inspect on-going After the parade, enjoy a tree lighting ceremony, music, hot cocoa, kids’ activities, & more! If a Building Permit was issued, construction activities to ensure that how can I find out what was approved the work is completed according to CARRIAGE RIDES á TRACKLESS TRAIN RIDES á WRITE LETTERS TO SANTA for construction? approved plans. The Building Division retains a copy of the Join the Parade! Registration Rules: approved plans, which may be viewed by There is a lot of dust or erosion completing an Open Records Request at the coming from the construction site. Local community groups and organizations • All entries should incorporate the parade Building Division located at 1000 Englewood What is required? are invited to participate in the parade. theme: Let it Snow! Parkway from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday The contractor is required to maintain • Floats strongly encouraged through Friday. erosion protection measures for the • Registration deadline: Friday, November 17 duration of the project. Disturbed areas How long will the construction project on the site are to be stabilized within 60 • Apply online at MyEnglewoodChamber.com take to complete? days by seeding, mulching, paving or other It varies depending on the size of the project. approved methods. Small residential projects may take six to nine months, while a larger commercial or Is landscaping required to complete multi-unit project may take two years. the construction project? Yes. In most cases, landscaping is required prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy. 303.762.2342 • englewoodco.gov Visit Englewoodco.gov or MyEnglewoodChamber.com for event details. 10 27 8 18 40 48 Contents Recreation 4 Welcome 10 Meet Your Neighbors 15 Making Englewood More 22 Englewood Recreation Center 32 Education 44 Active Adult Fitness Welcome message from DU professor teaches community- Energy Efficient Mayor Joe Jefferson mindfulness at home and in Englewood offers energy efficient the classroom grant to homeowners 24 Malley Recreation Center 34 Adult Athletics 46 Yoga & Tai Chi 5 Council's Corner Councilmembers Amy Martinez Open for Business Community Spotlight 11 16 and Linda Olson Two new, unique businesses Things to know, see and 26 Adult Dance & Music 35 Youth Athletics 48 Pilates serving Englewood do in Englewood 6 City Manager's Letter A note from City Manager Eric Keck 12 Snow Business 18 Show us Your Holiday Spirit 27 Arts & Crafts 36 Aquatics 50 Englewood Library Englewood prepares for winter Keep Englewood Beautiful's Water Fitness A Look Back weather and snow season annual holiday lighting contest 7 The history of Englewood's 28 Computer / Tech Classes 38 Swimming Lessons 52 Special Events premier medical facilities 13 Accessory Dwelling Units 19 Police Department Updates Englewood's Free Shuttle Connect with Englewood 8 Home Away From Home Police Officers at upcoming 29 Broken Tee Golf Course 40 Ski Trips 54 Excursions 50 years of rehabilitation at 14 Northwest Greenbelt community events Craig Hospital Trail Improvements Grease Recycling Event 20 Get Out and Play 30 Active Kids 41 Adult Fitness 56 Extended Travel Your guide to City parks 2 3 JOE JEFFERSON AMY MARTINEZ LINDA OLSON COUNCIL'S CORNER MAYOR OF COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER ENGLEWOOD AT LARGE DISTRICT 2 As we near the end of the year and Council term, I’d like The City has set a goal to On a recent flight east this to highlight some Englewood accomplishments. First and reduce our energy consumption summer, I sat next to a woman foremost, we continue to focus on the sustainability of our by 1% annually through 2030. who said she had just spent the operations with an emphasis on economic development To accomplish this, we have week visiting a relative in a metro and effective management of our resources. CITY several initiatives to help us area hospital. She eagerly shared reach our goals! her experiences and observations City Council and City staff have worked hard to create a COUNCIL about the amazing medical and community that fosters a robust local economy. Our local Biogas Project at Wastewater therapy staff, the 21st century businesses add to our quality of life because Englewood Treatment Plant facilities, the beautiful setting of relies heavily on the sales and use taxes of our businesses Mayor A new biogas reutilization project the hospital, and the neighborly to help pay for community services. We continuously strive to improve the perception of our Joe Jefferson is on the horizon for our local wastewater treatment plant! We will feel of restaurants in the area. As she shared more details, it became community as a desirable place to live and work and because of this, we have attracted an District 1 take gas produced during the digestion process, treat it and use it as clear that her loved one was being cared for at Craig Hospital after impressive array of new businesses over the last two years. New programs and partnerships 720-373-5639 salable fuel. This project will reduce our greenhouse gas emissions as surviving an accident. I was so proud to tell her that she had just have been established that offer services and resources for business attraction and retention. I well as provide additional revenue for the plant. The plant accounts visited Englewood and one of the jewels of our medical district. encourage you to support our local businesses! for 76% of our municipal energy usage, so making changes here will Mayor Pro Tem have a huge impact on our overall energy saving goals. This issue of the Englewood Citizen Magazine celebrates the Englewood is a city where we are all blessed with a unique high quality of life which includes Rick Gillit roles that both Craig Hospital and Swedish Hospital play in our our bustling business community, innovative school districts, community history, world-class District 4 Energy Efficiency Grant Funds Available for Homeowners community. Great communities have strong health and hospital cultural arts, wonderful natural resources and renowned 303-246-4780 The City of Englewood receives Community Development Block providers, and we are fortunate to have two of the best hospitals recreational amenities, and so much more. It has been our Englewood is a city where Grant (CDBG) funding to assist homeowners in creating more energy in District 2 of Englewood. Not only do Swedish and Craig provide goal to improve our community through communication we are all blessed with a efficient homes. For the past seven years, the City has participated some of the best medical, surgical, and brain trauma care in our Laurett about all of these benefits and utilize new channels like this and submits an application annually to Arapahoe County for CDBG region, they are engaged in research that promises to make our lives unique high quality of life Barrentine magazine, our website, social media, public events, public funds that support the program. The grant amount is $8,000 with a better in the future. Their long historical presence has brought jobs District 3 improvements and local media outlets. We also continue to improve services for our residents. 20% match from the homeowner. To date, 100 homeowners in our to Englewood, stabilizing our economy even through the roughest 303-806-8097 The City just launched a new upgraded website that is more functional and mobile friendly. City have taken advantage of the program and in 2018, 14 additional time. With the addition of a new parking structure being built by 303-883-6495 Our police force is being expanded in 2018 to improve public safety. homeowners will be eligible to participate. To see if you qualify, Craig, we are envisioning a renaissance of retail and neighborhood and to get your name added to the waiting list, please call the amenities in the medical district over the next several years. We are seeing substantial physical improvements to our public spaces, making them more Community Development Department at 303-762-2347. Linda Olson desirable places to be. I’m especially excited to see our “new” historic downtown (the 3400 One amenity that continues to make the medical district accessible District 2 block of South Broadway) take shape.