Spend a Fun Family Night Camping Under a Blue Moon. Page 6

Join Your Neighbors for a Night of Fun, Food and Camaraderie. Page 7

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n REVERSE 911: Sign up to receive emergency alerts by going to www.northglenn.org/reverse911 and clicking on the link. Page 4

n HEALTH SURVEY: The city would like to know what would help residents eat healthier and be more active. Page 6

n MAYOR ON THE MOVE: Residents of all ages are invited to come learn about what’s going on in the city. The Northglenn Youth Commission is co-hosting this event. Page 7

n WARD IV MEETING: Talk to your elected representatives and learn about the big issues in Northglenn. Page 7

n ART ON PARADE: Time to vote for your favorite of six sculptures that have been placed around E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park. Page 8

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In This Edition

CLOSURESCity Hall will be closed on

Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.

Administration, Court and Police Records will be closed.

Trash will be picked up as normal.

The Northglenn Senior Center will be open as normal.

The Northglenn Recreation Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4.

Also, the Yard Waste Mulching Center will be closed July 4.

Please join us for the July 4th Family Festival!

Leave Fireworks in the Hands of Professionals!

The city prohibits the use or possession of any fire-works that leave the ground or explode. Police will enforce the law throughout the 4th of July holiday.

The Northglenn of TomorrowNorthglenn is planning now for a

city that will take us well into the future. We’re proud of Northglenn today, but wait! Northglenn will be the destination of choice in the north Denver metro area. Here’s what’s happening…

Master Planning Process for Northglenn

The city is initiating a master plan process for the Civic Center Campus and Community Center Drive area. The plan is for a new campus of city build-ings, designing a streetscape strategy for Community Center Drive, and consid-ering the possibility of new recreation and senior centers. The process is also intended to connect the Webster Lake Promenade, E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, the Civic Center Campus area, the new medical office development being constructed on the southeast corner of 120th Avenue and Community Center Drive, and a new mini park or plaza that could serve as a hub to all aspects of the project.

The Area Evaluated and the FindingsOver the last two years, the city has

been investigating the redevelopment/revitalization of approximately 40 acres of land located at the southeast section of the 120th Avenue and Interstate 25 interchange. The area currently includes a combination of vacant land, the Civic Center Campus, a hotel and E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park. The city has performed preliminary evaluation for development of the 40-acres; conducted a space needs assessment for City Hall and the Police Station, which identified the need to develop a new City Hall, Police Station and Municipal Court; scheduled a cor-ridor planning exercise for Community Center Drive; and retained a consultant to plan a mini park next to the Webster Lake Promenade. The early evaluations of the entire 40 acres also raised the option of a new recreation center, the-atre and senior center.

The current planning and design effort is reviewing analysis done in the past and is coordinating the alternatives and recommendations from those earli-er studies. With several pieces of the 40 acres already developed (Webster Lake Promenade) or soon to be developed (SCL Health community hospital and medical offices), Northglenn has the opportunity to create a more inviting and functional heart of the community. In order to best use the remaining devel-opment sites, the consultant team will

evaluate a variety of uses and opportu-nities for partnerships with retailers and businesses.

The planning process started in early June 2015 and is expected to be com-pleted in the next six to eight months. The eight-month process will result in a master plan with specific recommen-dations for the area and how it’s used, including funding strategies, and a plan for phasing in the different aspects of the project.

The Vision The Civic Center Campus and

Community Center Drive Master Plan is intended to be a vision of what Northglenn could become. It will also include a plan of how the work will be phased in, as well as an implementation plan for the development and redevel-opment of the site. Preliminary develop-ment considerations could include:

• A new complex that would con-tain City Hall, the Police Station and Municipal Court as well as the recre-ation center, senior center and theatre;

• Stronger community identity through the creation of a place by inte-

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“...Northglenn has the opportunity to create a more inviting and functional heart of the community.”

Northglenn Recreation Center, which houses the Northglenn Senior Center and D.L. Parsons Theatre

Civic CampusThis master plan will help determine how the city’s Civic Campus will look in the future. This includes whether buildings should be replaced – and where the new buildings would be located.

May 18, 2015Resolutions:

Swayze on Rec BoardCR-65 – In a unanimous decision,

council approved the appointment of David Swayze to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of the Ward III position, and to a new three-year term. Swayze’s term began on May 18, 2015, and will expire May 24, 2018.

Campus Master Plan Agreement Approved

CR-66 – In a 7-1 vote, council approved the professional services agree-ment between the city and MIG, Inc. for development of the Civic Campus and Community Center Drive Master Plan. See the front page for more information.

Financial Audit ApprovedCR-67 – In a unanimous decision,

council accepted the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the city for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014. The audit was performed by the independent audit firm of McGladrey LLP.

New Seats for TheatreCR-68 – City Council unanimously

approved a purchase order to Colorado Correctional Industries in the amount of $86,438, with a 10 percent contingency of $8,643, for the Recreation Center Seat Replacement Project. The new the-atre seats will replace the current seats, which are original to the building.

City Joins Lawsuit Against Adams County

CR-69 – City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing lit-igation to seek to prevent and enjoin the unauthorized attempt by Adams County to impose an additional sales tax on retail marijuana and marijua-na products. The cities of Aurora and Commerce City have joined the city in this lawsuit.

Approval for Additional Space for BotanaCare

CR-70 – In a unanimous decision, council approved a modification of premises for BotanaCare, a dual medical and recreational marijuana dispensary, to expand into Unit A4.

Reconsideration of Modification Continued

CR-71 – City Council unanimous-ly approved postponing the decision about a modification of premises for BotanaCare. The request is for addition-al space to expand into units A1, A2 and

A3. A public hearing on the expansion was scheduled for June 22.

June 8, 2015 Ordinances: First Reading

Sales Tax Measure Initially Approved

CB-1854 – In a unanimous decision, council initially approved that in the absence of an agreement implementing intergovernmental tax codes, the city would not recognize or authorize the collection of a sales tax on a transaction that is already subject to the collection of Northglenn sales tax.

Resolutions:

Hatcher Reappointed to Citizens’ Affairs Board

CR-72 – City Council unanimously approved the reappointment of Laura Hatcher as the Ward III member of the Citizens’ Affairs Board of the city for a five-year term. Hatcher’s term began June 17, 2015, and will expire June 17, 2020.

Councilmember to Remain on NURA Board

CR-73 – In a unanimous decision, council approved the reappointment of the City Council member commission-er position as a regular member of the Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority (NURA). This will allow for a sitting City Council member to be a voting member of NURA.

VALE Grant Approved for Detective Training

CR-74 – City Council unanimous-ly approved the acceptance of a grant award from the Northglenn Municipal Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) Board in the amount of $1,484. Funds will be used for detective training.

Planning for FasTracks Station Moves Forward

CR-75 – City Council unanimous-ly approved the Intergovernmental Agreement between the city and the Regional Transportation District to pro-vide funding assistance for the develop-ment of a corridor analysis and Urban Center Studies Plan. The plan is for a portion of the 112th Avenue Station Area Master Plan, specifically for the area designated as the 112th Avenue Station for the FasTracks North Metro Rail Line.

Company Hired for 112th Ave. Station Master Plan

CR-77 – In a unanimous decision, council approved the Professional

Services Agreement with Leese and Associates, LLC, for the 112th Avenue Station Area Master Plan. The amount of the agreement is not to exceed $150,000.

Federal Private Activity Bonds to Fund Housing

CR-78 – City Council unani-mously approved the distribution of Northglenn’s allocation of federal Private Activity Bonds (PAB) to private organizations for the purpose of provid-ing housing to low to moderate-income persons and families. The 2015 alloca-tion for Northglenn is $1,868,550.

Renovation for Recreation Center Indoor Pool

CR-79 – In an 8-1 vote, council voted to approve the Trade Contractor Agreement with Chester Pool Systems for renovation of the pool at the Northglenn Recreation Center. The amount approved was $175,450, with a contingency of $124,550, for a total amount not to exceed $300,000.

Rec Center Gets Two Part Time Positions

CR-80 – In a unanimous vote, council approved a Budget Personnel Summary Amendment allowing an increase for the Recreation Assistant position from .68 to 1.0 and dividing the full time posi-

tion into two 20-hour-per-week posi-tions. This will increase the staffing by .32. The two employees will work in the Senior Center and Culture and Theater Division.

Decision on Huron Center Condemnation Postponed

CR-81 – In a 7-2 vote, council voted to postpone the decision authorizing NURA to begin the condemnation pro-cess of the Huron Center. Tenants and the owner were given until July 13 to prepare and submit a renovation plan.

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May 18, 2015

Resolutions

On the Web: Go to www.northglenn.org/webdocs for more information about what council is voting on and what they’ll be addressing.8

Measure Result Vote

CB-1854 Passed Unanimous

Measure Result Vote

CR-72 Passed Unanimous

CR-73 Passed Unanimous

CR-74 Passed Unanimous

CR-75 Passed Unanimous

CR-77 Passed Unanimous

CR-78 Passed Unanimous

CR-79 Passed Yes: Downing, C. Dodge, Wieneke, Mullica, Carrico, Brown, Whitman, SnetzingerNo: W. Dodge

CR-80 Passed Unanimous

CR-81 Passed Yes: Downing, C. Dodge, Whitman, Snetzinger, W. Dodge, Carrico, WienekeNo: Mullica, Brown

CR-82 Passed Unanimous

Joyce Downing303-457-3542

mayor@ northglenn.org

Carol Dodge303-601-3633

cdodge@northglenn.org mayor pro tem

Wayne Dodge303-457-9872

wdodge@ northglenn.org

Joe Brown720-260-0208

joebrown@ northglenn.org

Leslie Carrico303-451-5046

lcarrico@ northglenn.org

Marci Whitman303-521-0201

mwhitman@ northglenn.org

Kyle Mullica303-847-2225

kmullica@ northglenn.org

Gene Wieneke303-457-0858

gwieneke@ northglenn.org

Kim Snetzinger303-913-7195

ksnetzinger@northglenn.org

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Meet Your Mayor and City Councilmembers

Council Scorecard

Measure Result Vote

CR-65 Passed Unanimous

CR-66 Passed Yes: Downing, C. Dodge, Whitman, Snetzinger, W. Dodge, Carrico, BrownNo: Wieneke

CR-67 Passed Unanimous

CR-68 Passed Unanimous

CR-69 Passed Unanimous

CR-70 Passed UnanimousCR-71 Motion to Continue

Passed Unanimous

June 8, 2015Ordinances: 1st Reading

Resolutions

Council Candidate Information AvailableThe city will have a regular

municipal election on Nov. 3, 2015. In this election, voters will elect one councilmember from each of the city’s four wards. To get on the ballot, candidates must file a nomination petition with the City Clerk’s Office in August.

To be a candidate for City Council, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen• Be registered to vote• Be a resident of the city for

at least one year immediately preceding the election and a resident of your respective ward for at least 32 days immediately preceding nomination

• Have not been convicted of a felony

For more information, pick up a copy of the 2015 Candidate Manual at www.northglenn.org/election or stop by the City Clerk’s Office. It is located at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive, and is open week-days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 303-450-8757.

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The Northglenn Connection is a monthly publication that is deliv-ered to city residents.

To suggest topics, stories or arti-cle ideas for this newsletter, contact Margo Aldrich at 303-450-8713 or maldrich@northglenn.org.

Use it as a reference for city information and to learn about what is happening in the commu-nity.

This publication and past edi-tions are also available at www. northglenn.org/connection.

You may also contact Aldrich for questions or comments about Channel 8 television program-ming.

EMERGENCIES/POLICE .......911Animal Control .....303-450-8886Animal Impound ...303-288-3294Building Permits...303-450-8745City Hall ...............303-451-8326City Clerk..............303-450-8756City Court .............303-450-8701City Manager ........303-450-8709Communications ..303-450-8713Customer ............303-450-8994 SolutionsEconomic .............303-450-8743 DevelopmentFire (non-emerg) ...303-452-9910 (North Metro Fire Rescue)Graffiti Hotline ......303-252-3849Neighborhood .......303-280-7876 ServicesParks & Trails.......303-280-7821Planning & Zoning .303-450-8739Police ...................................911Polycarts/ ............303-450-4004 Roll-Off RentalsStreet Repair ........303-450-4001Rec Center............303-450-8800Records (Police) ...303-450-8892Senior Center .......303-450-8801Snow & ................303-450-4001 Ice RemovalStorm Drainage ... 303-450-4001Street Sweeping .. 303-450-4001Trash/Special .......303-450-4004 Pick-upUtility Billing/ .......303-450-8770 Cust. ServiceVolunteering .........303-450-8904Water....................303-450-4045 Conservation HotlineWater/Sewer ........303-280-7803 ProblemsWater/Sewer ........303-451-1289 24-hour Line

Numbers to KnowCouncil Meeting:7 p.m. Mon., July 13 and 27

Study Session:6 p.m. Mon., July 20 & Aug. 3

Residents are welcome at coun-cil meetings and study sessions.

Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

Study sessions are held as need-ed on the first and third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Call 303-450-8756 for more information.

Location: Study sessions and council meetings are held at City Council Chambers in City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive.

Audio/Video: If you missed the latest council meeting, watch it on Comcast Cable Channel 8.

• Sunday: Council meetings at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., study sessions at 2 and 10:30 p.m.

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Council meetings at 12:30 and 10:30 p.m., study ses-sions at 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday & Thursday: Council meetings at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., study sessions at noon.

• Saturday: Council meetings at noon and 7:30 p.m., study sessions at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

You can also listen to audio recordings the day after meetings occur at www.northglenn.org.

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grating a vibrant mix of land uses, public open space and public-private develop-ment in a significant manner;

• A cohesive connection to pro-posed and existing uses – Webster Lake Promenade, E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, Civic Campus, mini park, and SCL Health hospital on the vacant six acres on the east side of Community Center Drive;

• Connectivity with an approach that could accommodate cars, buses, bikes and pedestrians with regard to traf-fic and pedestrian flow and along the Community Center Drive corridor; and

• Enhanced streetscape for Community Center Drive.

Participate in the ProcessThe master plan will start with an

updated community vision for the Civic Center Campus. There will be plenty of opportunities for community mem-bers to participate in the planning pro-cess, share their ideas for the site and provide feedback on various options for development and implementation. Opportunities for involvement will include:

• Work sessions with City Council and the Northglenn Urban Renewal Agency (NURA) Board – Meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted on the city’s website;

• Stakeholder Interviews – The con-sultant team will conduct interviews with members of the business com-munity, a cross-section of Northglenn residents and key city staff;

• Community Events – The con-sultant team will work with the city on community events to gather additional input on the planning process, vision and potential master plan recommen-dations;

• Community Workshops and Open Houses – The consultant team will con-duct three interactive workshops and a final open house. The workshops and open houses will coincide with key milestones in the planning process. The focus of the meetings will include the following: n Workshop No. 1 – Community

input on the vision, programming and potential character of Civic Center Campus area; n Workshop No. 2 – Community

input on preliminary alternatives for development of the Civic Center Campus and Community Center Drive; n Workshop No. 3 – Community

input on the Draft Civic Center Campus and Community Center Drive Master Plan recommendations and strategies

n Final Open House – Presentation of the Final Civic Center Campus and Community Center Drive Master Plan, implementation strategy, and recommendations

• Newsletters and Project Website – There will be articles in this newsletter, an additional project specific newsletter and a project website providing updates to the community throughout the plan-ning process.

Who’s Involved So Far?The city is working with several top

notch and experienced companies on this project. The consultant team is being led by MIG, Inc.’s Colorado office and also includes Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture, Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers, Economic and Planning Systems (market analysis and financing strategy), Fox Tuttle Hernandez (trans-portation and parking) and Jones Lang LaSalle (public-private partnerships and cost estimating). The team has worked together on master plans for a variety of communities around Colorado and the rest of the country.

Next StepMIG Inc., will present a preliminary

report to City Council during the July 20 meeting. Because the city expressed interest in having City Hall, the police station and recreation center together on one campus, the presentation will be based on an assessment of those facili-ties and how they might fit together in the space available.

Questions?For more information about the Civic

Center Campus and Community Center Drive Master Plan, the planning process or ways to get involved, please contact Brook Svoboda, director of Planning and Development, at 303-450-8937 or bsvoboda@northglenn.org.

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Current site of future mini park

Liquor Fee Waiver OK’dCR-82 – City Council unanimously

approved granting a request from the Northglenn Community Foundation

for a waiver of the liquor license fee required to sell liquor on Sept. 18 and 19 at Pirate Fest, a city-sponsored event.

– Local Legislative Recap by Margo Aldrich, Public

Communications Manager

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4 Your Neighborhood

The city is offering a $5 rebate on your utility bill if you purchase a lawnmower mulching blade or a new mulching lawn-mower. Send the rebate coupon and a copy of your 2015 sales receipt to: City of Northglenn, Rebate Offer, Solid Waste Division, 12301 Claude Court, Northglenn, CO, 80241.

The rebate offer for 2015 purchases expires on Sept. 1, 2015. For more informa-tion, call 303-450-4004. Do not mail your coupon with your utility payment.

$5.00 City of Northglenn $5.00Mulching Blade/Mulching Mower Rebate Coupon

(Limit one per household) • Rebate offer expires 09/01/15

Rebate for Mulching Blade or Mower Purchase in 2015

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

Utility Account #: _________________________________

June Yard of the Month WinnersThe following city residences were selected for

having great-looking yards by a team of volunteers:

• Carrie DeLeon & Larry Rangel – 9760 Fred Drive• Wil & Terry Meyer – 10932 Bannock St.• German & Claudio Caudillo – 11813 Williams Way• Anneliese Glaess – 1711 E. 114th Place• Barbara Megaughey – 10779 Carrol Lane• Georgina Mamuzich – 10474 Grant St.

• Kurt & Kathleen O’Donnell – 10732 Cook Court• Lydia Applehans – 2167 E. 115th Place• Travis & Kelly Weigel – 1410 W. 102nd Place• Leo & Mary Weins – 115 Linda Sue Lane• Gene & Norma Rector – 10909 Murray Drive• Elizabeth Mehlhorn – 10768 Brewer Drive

For more information, contact Jenni Murphy at 303-450-8904 or jmurphy@northglenn.org.

Water Conservation: This Means You

Take shorter showers. Also, free low-flow shower heads are available from the city.

Check faucets and pipes for

leaks.

... and it’s easier than you thinkUse a broom, not

a hose, to clean the sidewalk

and driveway.

Water your lawn only when needed. Also – be sure your sprinkler sys-

tem is efficient. Go to www.conservationcenter.

org to schedule a free home audit.

Turn the water off when you brush your teeth.

Don’t use the toilet as a wastebasket. Also – you could qualify for a $75 rebate by replacing a toilet made before 1994 with a low-volume toilet.

Plant drought-resis-tant lawns, shrubs and plants. Go online to www.plantselect.org for suggestions.

Visit the city’s water conservation table at the July 4th Family Festival to pick up a free conservation kit and leak tablets to check your toilet.

Purchasing a high- efficiency washing machine could mean a $100 rebate. Go to www.northglenn.org/rebate for details.

Questions? Contact Sonja Sjoholm-deHaas at 303-450-4045 or ssjoholmdehaas@ northglenn.org.

E. 112th Avenue Road WorkThe construction on East 112th Avenue between Irma Drive and Washington Street continues to move forward. Drivers are asked to be patient and obey all traffic control devices throughout the work zone. It’s safer for vehicles and the workers. Roadwork can be disruptive, but it will be worth it when it’s done…it’s all for a better Northglenn! Work is expected to be com-plete in December. For more information, go to www.northglenn.org/e112thavenue.

n SIGN UP FOR REVERSE 911: The city and the Adams County Communication Center is implementing a new community notification system, CodeRED.

This will allow emergency infor-mation to be disseminated simul-taneously through multiple com-munication paths. Unlisted, mobile and TDD/TTY numbers, as well as e-mail addresses, can all be regis-tered.

To ensure Northglenn business-es and residents receive emergency notifications we strongly encourage you to opt-in by going to www.northglenn.org/reverse911 to com-plete the enrollment form.

The information you provide will be used for emergency notification purposes only.

For more information, call Police Administration at 303-450-8879.

n MOST MAGNIFICENT TREE SOUGHT: Do you know of a particularly impressive tree in Northglenn? Nominate it for “Most Magnificent Tree.” Any tree in the city is eligible. The winning tree’s owner will not be charged for their August water bill. Submit a nomi-nation by July 31 to Jenni Murphy at 303-450-8904 or jmurphy@northglenn.org.

News Briefs

Want more tips? Go to www. northglenn.org/conservation.

Should chickens and bees be allowed in Northglenn?

Weigh in – take the survey at www.northglenn.org/chickens

5Economic Development

Ribbon Cuttings

Carrick Bend

Carrick Bend Apartments celebrated their final build-out and grand opening on June 4. Located at 11525 Community Center Drive, the apartment complex has leased 73 percent of its 228 units. For more information, call 303-353-1651 or go to www.carrickbendapts.com.

First Watch

First Watch Restaurant leased 3,714 square feet at 100 E. 120th Ave., Suite G-140, in the Webster Lake Promenade. They are a full service restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. First Watch had their official ribbon cutting on June 9 and employs 40 people. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com or call 303-920-7447.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the city two Brownfield Community Wide Petroleum and Hazardous Materials Assessment grants totaling $400,000. These grants are to be used for communities to assess, cleanup, and redevelop environmental-ly-impacted properties. This year, $54.3 million in new grants were given to 147 communities across the U.S.

In Northglenn, the focus area of the grants will be on the West 104th Avenue commercial district in the southwest commercial portion of the city. Over the next three years, funds will be used in assessing, identifying, and conducting environmental site assessments. In addition, funds will be used to complete a citywide brownfields site inventory, prioritization of sites to be remediated, development of cleanup plans for contaminated sites, and development of an area-wide plan.

“These grants will be very helpful as we move forward with redevelopment of some of the older commercial areas of the city,” said Debbie Tuttle, manager of Northglenn Economic Development. “Our goal is to maximize rede-velopment opportunities in Northglenn.”

EPA Grants Go to City

New Business Announcements

At the end of May, Northglenn had 912 business-es. Of that, 697 are storefronts and 215 are home-based. This year, the city has announced 22 new storefront businesses that have added 312 new jobs and absorbed 51,907 square feet of office, industrial and retail space.

•Appliance Factory Parts leased 960 square feet at 10657 Melody Drive, Suite B13. The company sells repair parts for appliances and employs one person. Hours of operation are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more informa-tion, call 303-657-1111 or go to www.appliancefactoryparts.com.

• The Hair Escape leased 1,066 square feet at 478 Malley Drive. This hair salon

employs nine people. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 303-252-1288 for more information.

Decision on Huron Center Postponed

During the June 8 City Council meeting, a public hear-ing was held to discuss redevel-opment of the Huron Center.

After hearing two hours of testimony from residents and business owners, the decision to authorize the Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority to begin the condemnation pro-cess of the center was post-poned until July 13, giving the property owners and tenants time to discuss potential alter-natives to remediate the blight-ed conditions at the Huron Center.

n $400K to Pay for Site Assessments of Commercial Areas Near 104th & Huron

“These grants will be very helpful as we move forward with redevelopment of some of the older commercial areas of the city. Our goal is to maximize redevelopment opportunities in Northglenn.”

– Debbie TuttleNorthglenn Economic

Development Manager

What is That?Brownfield: Brownfields are real

property, the expansion, redevelop-ment, or reuse of which may be com-plicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.

– Source: EPA

Natural Selections

Natural Selections held a ribbon cutting on June 3 at its location at 920 W. 104th Ave. in the Huron Center. The facil-ity sells medical and retail marijuana products. For more information, go to www.naturalselections.farm or call 303-379-9526.

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Office 32 591,791 60,794 89.7% $16.93/fs

Industrial 46 1,061,666 3,504 99.7% $6.29/nnn

Retail 127 1,866,680 158,478 91.6% $12.64/nnn

Source: CoStar national real estate database

This shows the available office, industrial and retail space in the city at the end of March. Both industrial and retail vacancies were reduced from the same time last year. The office vacancy rate rose by .4 percent.

Prep Work for New Buildings

Construction has started on the SCL community hospital and medical office building, located at 11900 N. Grant St. The six-acre parcel will house a 60,000-square-foot hospital and medical office campus that is scheduled to open in the late summer or early fall of 2016.

What’s left of the old Bennigan’s in the Northglenn Marketplace, which was demolished to make way for a new Texas Roadhouse. Construction of the 7,900-square-foot restaurant facility is expect-ed to begin soon. The opening date is planned for 2016.

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Northglenn Players presentThe Drowsy ChaperoneHailed by New York Magazine as “The perfect Broadway musical,” The Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928

musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in chair looks on. It is an evening of madcap delight.

Performances: July 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at 7:30 pm and July 19 at 2 pmTickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors/students

303.450.8800 11801 Community Center Drive | Northglenn, CO 80233 www.northglenn.org/theatre

find your creative side

Offered through the City of Northglenn at the DL Parsons TheatreClasses | Film | Auditions | Performances

Summer Concert Series

BREAK ESCAPES | Fun Shows for Young AudiencesAll shows start at 10 am Tickets: $3.75

Chad Wonder Magic July 9Winner of the Nickelodeon Entertainer of the Year and CBS4 Top Family Entertainer, Chad Wonder is an amazing magician. Packed with lots of energy, he is sure to make you laugh your socks off! His show is very interactive and is designed to entertain people of all ages.

Taiko with Toni July 30Always a big favorite! The talented and entertaining Taiko drum group is back with their fun show. Learn about these ancient drums and be mesmerized by the beautifully choreographed musical performance.

July 1 The Modniks Hits of the 60’sJuly 4 Soul-X Dance party mix July 8 Boogie Machine 70’s disco, funk and rockJuly 22 Chadzilla and the Asteroids Sounds of the 80’sJuly 29 The JV3 Songs of the 90’s

It’s a Dance Party Through the Ages! Concerts are FREE! and held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park.

(In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors to the D.L. Parsons Theatre, across the street inside the Northglenn Recreation Center. Concerts moved to the theatre will start at 7 pm.)

Upcoming Youth Auditions

Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Rapunzel (Ages 6 - 18) Approximately 60 roles are available. In order to audition, you must be available to attend all rehearsals. No prepared materials are necessary for the audition. Auditions begin promptly at 10 am and will run a full two hours.Auditions: August 3, check-in 9 - 9:45 am Fee: $55, payable only if castRehearsals: August 3-8, 10 am – 2:30 pmPerformances: August 8 at 3 & 7 pm Tickets: $8 adults, $7 seniors/students

The city is taking outdoor camping to the suburbs.

Families are welcome to experience an overnight adventure in the park as part of the Blue Moon Family Campout.

Sleep under a blue moon in one of 40 four-person tents the night of Friday, July 31, into Saturday, Aug. 1. Tents will be pitched in the open field at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Drive.

When your family isn’t roasting marshmallows around the bonfire, they can ride pedal boats, go fishing and participate in other fun activities in the award-winning park.

Register early, as sites will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no minimum age, but each campsite is encouraged to have a child

under 18 present.The cost is $55 per campsite for res-

idents, $65 for non-residents. This fee includes the use of a tent, a full dinner and a light breakfast. Campsites are only meant for four people, but larger families can reserve a second campsite.

In case of inclement weather, event updates will be sent through e-mail, so please have a current address when

registering.For more information or to sign up,

go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress and use code 21495 or call 303-450-8800.

Camp Out Under The Blue Moon

Playful City? That’s us!Northglenn was honored

with a 2015 Playful City USA designation for the eighth time. The national recognition program from KaBoom! honors cities and towns across the country for making their cities more playable.

Northglenn was the first city in Colorado to earn this recognition, which goes out to more than 240 communities nationwide.

Mayor Joyce Downing. “The city is committed to providing a wide array outdoor activities and indoor activities at the rec center for residents to enjoy,” said Mayor Joyce Downing

Questions about recreation programs at the city? Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recreation.

For more information about the Playful City USA program, visit www.playfulcityusa.org.

City Named “Playful”

n City Providing Tents, Food for This Inaugural Event, Which is Geared Towards Families

Items to Bring• Sleeping bags and pillows

• Chairs and blankets

• Bug spray

• Flashlights

***No personal grills allowed

Blue Moon Family Campout

• When: 5 p.m. Fri., July 31, through 9 a.m. Sat., Aug. 1

• Where: E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Drive

• Who: Up to four people can stay in a tent that is provided by the city.

• Cost: $55 per campsite for res-idents, $65 for non-residents

• Details: Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ recxpress and use code 21495.

Health Survey for Residents

The city, in partnership with LiveWell Colorado’s HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign, is conducting a survey of residents and we need your help!

We would like to know more about opportunities for and barriers to being physically active and access-ing food in Northglenn, and how the city can make it easier to walk, bike, and access healthy foods.

The city will be using results from this survey to develop new policies and projects.

This survey will take about 10 to 15 minutes. Please respond to every question to the best of your ability! Anyone completing the survey prior to Friday, July 17, can be entered into a raffle drawing to win one of several prizes.

All survey information is confi-dential and your name will not be associated with your responses. To enter the drawings for the gift card you must provide your name and phone number or e-mail address at the end of the survey. This will be kept separate from the survey infor-mation.

The survey is located online in both English and Spanish at www.northglenn.org/heal.

Finance Award for the City

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the city of Northglenn its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2015 Budget. The award is based on how well the city’s budget serves as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communication device.

This is the sixth year in a row that GFOA has presented the city with the award. To view the 2015 Budget, go to www.northglenn.org/finance.

Letters of Support Sought for Parks

ProjectsThe city is submitting

three grant applications for the fall 2015 Adams County Open Space grant cycle. We will be seeking funding for the following projects:

1. Fox Run Open Space – Improvements to the trail and nature area, including additional trees and shad-ed seating

2. Northwest Open Space – Design services to determine needs and cre-ate construction plans for a new concession stand, plumbed restrooms, shad-ed seating areas and trail

improvements3. Bee Habitat – Provide

educational signage and protection zones around an existing honeybee hive

Letters of support for

these projects are needed from the community no later than July 27.

They can be submitted by mail to the Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233, attn: Amanda Peterson, or by e-mail at apeterson@northglenn.org.

For more information, please contact Amanda Peterson at 303-450-8950 or by e-mail.

Derby Winner

Eduardo Gaeta poses with Mayor Joyce Downing after winning the 2015 Kids’ Fishing Derby. The 10-year-old caught a 12.5-inch trout, topping the hundreds of other com-petitors on June 6 at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park. He will be honored at a City Council meeting in August. For more on the event, go online to www.northglenn.org/fishingderby.

July 4th Family FestivalSat., July 4, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.,

E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Drive

The community is invited to Northglenn’s signature event. This all-day, family-friendly festival is free to attend, with plenty of activ-ities, food and entertainment.

• Get up bright and early to partake in the Firecrackers and Flapjacks 4-Mile Run and Walk and a pancake breakfast with the Boy Scouts. Sign up starts at 6 a.m.; race at 7:30.

• At 9:30 a.m., dress up your children and dogs in stars, stripes and anything else that screams USA for either the Bike, Trike and Wheelchair or Patriotic Pooch parades. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

•The fourth annual Northglenn July 4th Car Show opens up at 10 a.m. along with the food and community booths. Cars will be accepted the day of the event. The car show awards are announced at 2:15 p.m.

• At 2:30 p.m. is the Northglenn/Thornton Rotary Ducky Derby. The winning duck gets $3,000 and the next 100 receive great prizes. Cost is $5 for one duck, $20 for five ducks. Purchase them at the event or www.northglennthorntonrotary.org.

• At 6:30 and 8 p.m. are concerts by Soul-X. They’re known for their hip and current Top 40 repertoire, dance party mix along with R&B, Motown, 80s, 90s, Rock, Latin, and Country.

• At 7:30 p.m. American Legion Post 22 Color Guard will honor our nation’s mili-tary, capped off by a 21-gun salute.

• The festival finishes with a spectacular fireworks show at 9:30 p.m., set off from Webster Lake.

For more information, please go to www.northglenn.org/july4th.

Parks and Recreation Public Hearing

Thurs., July 9, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 11701 Community Center Drive

What kind of amenities and features would you like to see added to Northglenn parks? The city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board would like to know as they are host-ing a public hearing. All interested residents are encouraged to attend. The board will use this feedback to make recommendations to City Council. For more information, call 303-450-8800.

Youth Horseback Riding and Fishing Trip

Mon., July 13, 8:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m., meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive

Youth ages 11 to 18 can spend the day fishing and horseback riding. Start out with a fun trail ride near the foothills, then unwind by catching dinner. All fishing equipment is provided. Wear long pants and close-toed shoes for horse-back riding. Cost is $45 for res-idents, $50 for non-residents. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. Sign up deadline is July 6. RECXPRESS CODE: 20877

Free Family Swim NightThurs., July 16, 5-8 p.m., Kiwanis

Pool, 550 Garland DriveEnjoy a summer evening with your family

– and some free ice cream. The heated pool has underwater lighting and the toddler pool will be open. For more information, call 303-450-8800.

Babysitting Class

Sat., July 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801

Community Center Drive

This course teaches first-time babysitters ages

11 to 13 everything they need to know when responsible for young children. Skills covered include CPR, first aid, growth and development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing. The cost is $55 for residents, $60 for non-residents. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. RECXPRESS CODE: 20874

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On the Web: Go to www.northglenn.org/calendar for a complete listing of city-sponsored events and activities.8

Senior Center Events

Senior Center Events

These events occur at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, unless noted. They are for people ages 55 and older. Call 303-450-8801 for more information.

Upcoming City Events

6-9 p.m. Tues., Aug. 4, locations throughout NorthglennNational Night Out (NNO) is America’s night to unite in promoting safety in our

community.Homes throughout the city will host NNO events, where neighbors join together to

talk, eat and enjoy the summer evening. City officials, police officers and members of the North Metro Fire Rescue District will also be attending.

The goal of the evening is to promote community policing and show that criminal activity will not be tolerated in our city. Crime occurs where opportunity exists. By partnering with law enforcement, the community can help remove those opportunities and make our neighborhoods safer.

If you are interested in hosting a NNO block party, please contact Sgt. Brandon Hipp at 303-450-8960 or bhipp@northglenn.org by July 30.

Lung HealthTues., July 7 at 1 p.m.National Jewish will be talking about lung health and testing lung function. The ses-sion is free, but please RSVP by July 3.

Sculpture Tour & Breakfast Wed., July 8 at 9 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center DriveStart the morning off with a free break-fast before touring the six sculptures of the 2015/16 Art on Parade series. RSVP by July 6.

Personal Safety ClassMon., July 13 at 1 p.m.The Police Department will present informa-tion on staying safe and avoiding fraud, scams and more. Please RSVP by July 11.

Ice Cream SocialFri., July 17 at 1 p.m.Here’s the scoop – we’re having an ice cream social! Build your own sundae and cool off with friends. For people ages 55 and over. Cost is free, but you must RSVP by July 15.

Senior Book Club: “Leaving Time”Tues., July 28 at 1 p.m.In this novel by Jodi Picoult, Jenna Metcalf obsesses on her van-ished mom Alice. Jenna searches online and rereads journals of the scientist who stud-ied grief among elephants. Two unlikely allies are Serenity Jones, psychic for missing people who doubts her gift, and Virgil Stanhope, jaded PI who orig-inally investigated cases of Alice and her colleague. Contact the center to reserve a copy.

Summer Salad DaysFri., July 31 at 12 p.m.Enjoy the lighter side of lunch with an all-salad potluck. Bring a favorite salad – jello, pasta, garden or potato. Or just bring a dessert. Bread, crackers and bev-erages will be provided. Please RSVP by July 28.

Health by Chocolate

Tues., Aug. 4 at 1 p.m.You’ve heard of death by

chocolate, but doesn’t health by chocolate sound a lot bet-

ter? Lucky for chocolate lovers, a growing amount of research is

highlighting the much-loved food’s phenomenal health benefits – the

key is to choose your chocolate wisely. Presented by Fallon Rhodes, nutritional health coach at Northglenn’s Natural Grocers. Cost is free. Please RSVP by Aug. 2.

Tues., July 14, 6 p.m., Danahy Park, Roseanna Drive & Livingston Drive

The Northglenn Youth Commission is co-hosting this special Mayor on the Move event. The commu-nity – young and old – are invited. Enjoy hot dogs, games and ice cream while talking to the mayor and finding out what’s going on in Northglenn! For more informa-tion, call 303-450-8713.

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Ward IV Neighborhood Meeting

Residents are invited to come meet and talk to some of their local representatives.

Tues. July 14, at Shepherds’ Hall, 650 Kennedy Drive

Meet & greet: 6 p.m. Start: 6:15 p.m.

Contact:• Councilmember Kim

Snetzinger, ksnetzinger@ northglenn.org or 303-913-7195

• Councilmember Gene Wieneke, gwieneke@northglenn.org or 303-457-0858

Topics for discussion include:

• Zoning and redevelopment code consultant

• Updates from previous discussions

• Your questions and comments!

Sept. 18 & 19

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Northglenn Connection

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The Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation (NAHF) and the city invite residents and art lovers to vote for their favorite piece in the 2015/16 Art on Parade.

Ballots are available at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, or at www.northglennarts.org from July 1 through Oct. 30.

Since 2001, NAHF has invit-ed artists to submit appli-cations for temporary place-

ment of their outdoor art in Northglenn. A committee of city residents and NAHF members selects six pieces to be part of the display. NAHF has purchased the past winners of the People’s Choice Awards for permanent display at locations through-out the city.

For more information about the program or purchasing a piece, contact Michael Stricker at 303-450-8727 or mstricker@northglenn.org.

Site 1: Touching Sound By Maureen Hearty

Site 4: BisonBy Donald Gialanella

Site 5: Prancing CranesBy Shahla Reynolds

Site 3: RubyBy Sandy Graves

Site 6: LoboBy Jeffrey Lowe & David Young

2015/2016 Art on Parade

Site 2: SunflowerBy Patricia Vader