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Mayor's Matters August 2023
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See you at the Carnation Festival! Coffee with the Mayor is canceled for the month of August. I am looking forward to seeing you all at the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival!
- Mayor Bud Starker
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Meetings and Special Events Calendar- National Night Out at Hayward Park August 1, 4-7 p.m.
- Performances in the Park August 2, 10-10:45 a.m. and 6-8 p.m.
- Planning Commission August 3 and 17, 6:30 p.m
- City Council Study Session August 7 and 21, 6:30 p.m
- Cultural Commission August 9, 6 p.m
- Liquor Board Authority August 10 and 24, 9 a.m
- Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival August 11-11
- City Council Meeting August 14 and 28, 6:30 p.m.
- Parks and Recreation Commission August 16, 6:30 p.m
- Sustainability Advisory Committee August 17, 6 p.m
- Board of Adjustment August 24, 7 p.m.
- Movie in the Park August 26, 7 p.m.
- Let’s Talk Open House August 31, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Schedule Changes and Closures: Recreation Center Annual Maintenance & Upgrades - Pool Hours Affected August 21 – August 27 Recreation Center leisure pool Closed
August 21 – September 3 Recreation Center lap pool Closed
August 21 – 25 Recreation Center Closed
Anderson Pool Extended Season August 19 - September 4 (weekends only)
Carnation Festival Pool Closures August 10 Anderson Pool Open 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
August 11-13 Anderson Pool - Closed
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Regular City Office Hours - City Hall Walkup Customer Service 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Building Division Walkup Customer Service 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Municipal Court Staff is Present M – F from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Please refer to the City Guide to make an appointment with a specific department.
WR Recreation Center - Open M – Th from 5 a.m. – 10 p.m., Fri. from 5 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Sat. from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun. from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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Wheat Ridge Carnation FestivalJoin the fun on August 11-13 for the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival at Anderson Park! You won’t want to miss the live music, parade, classic car show, Zoppe Circus, food, vendors, fireworks and more!
The parade is on August 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please note that 38th Ave. between Ames and Upham will be closed during the parade.
Fireworks will take place Friday, August 11 at 9:15 p.m. and Saturday, August 12 at 9:15 p.m.
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Mayor's Monarch Pledge ProclamationThe Mayors’ Monarch Pledge proclamation was made at a recent city council meeting. This is a way to bring awareness to the important role that monarch butterflies play in our environment. As the proclamation states, “every resident of Wheat Ridge can make a difference for the monarch by planting native milkweed and nectar plants to provide habitat for the monarch and pollinators”. The City of Wheat Ridge is dedicated to making sure these important pollinators thrive in our city.
Stay up to date with Sustainable Wheat Ridge.
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Ride RTD for FreeZero Fare for Better Air continues through August!
The goal of the Zero Fare for Better Air initiative is to reduce ground-level ozone by increasing the use of public transportation.
RTD customers will not have to use or purchase fare products from July 1 - August 31, 2023. This is made possible by Colorado Senate Bill 22-180. For more information visit the RTD website.
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Let’s Talk North I-70 and Lutheran / Crown Hill
Round two of engagement has begun for Let’s Talk North I-70 and Let’s Talk Lutheran / Crown Hill. This past spring, nearly 230 residents in these neighborhoods told the city what they love about their neighborhood and what improvement is needed. During this second round of engagement, residents will weigh in on a list of responsive actions the city could take to address their feedback.
How to Participate:
- Take the online survey for North I-70 residents.
- Take the online survery for Lutheran/Crown Hill residents.
- Attend the Let’s Talk Open House on Thursday, August 31 at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center (4005 Kipling Street) from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Hop on the Zoom meeting anytime from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 24 to ask questions.
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New Art Installation at Clear Creek Crossing DevelopmentThis piece is called “Agrarian Calling” by artist Tiimo Mang and was installed on Clear Creek Crossing Drive near the new hospital across from the new apartments. This silo shaped art piece is approximately 52 ft high and has steel chimes that introduce the element of sound. This area is still under some construction; however, you can still go by to check out the new art.
“Agarian Calling” was carefully selected through a public art selection committee that was formed. This committee went through a rigorous process of developing criteria, reviewing submissions, and ultimately selecting an artist and piece to recommend for approval. The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission reviewed and approved the recommendation and then Wheat Ridge City Council accepted the proposal.
This is an exciting addition to Wheat Ridge, and the city is looking forward to seeing the Clear Creek Crossing area flourish.
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Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation
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Localworks Golf Tournament This September, Localworks will be hosting their first-annual golf tournament! Join the fun Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Applewood Golf Course (14001 W 32nd Ave, Golden, CO 80401). You won’t want to miss this un-fore-gettable day of golf, community, and fundraising.
All proceeds raised through sponsorships and ticket sales will go to Localworks programming. Fundraising these programs allows Localworks to keep events free and accessible to all Wheat Ridge residents. Visit the Localworks website for event details.
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Wadsworth UpdateNorthbound Wadsworth Boulevard looks and feels different these days! Last month, northbound Wadsworth between 41st Avenue and I-70 moved onto the new concrete pavement. Crews will make storm sewer connections and place temporary pavement in the center of Wadsworth this month. It won’t be too long before work will begin on the southbound lanes.
Private utility relocation work is occurring on the west side of Wadsworth. Gas line crews are mostly working nights to bore a new line from 38th Avenue north to 48th Avenue.Wadsworth businesses are open! Construction may impact how access is configured so drivers are asked to follow signs, traffic control devices, and crew instructions when flaggers are present.
Subscribe to receive traffic alerts on the city's website and find updates on What's Up Wheat Ridge. Any community concerns may be directed to the project hotline at 303-390-0878 or email the project team at WadsworthProject@ci.wheatridge.co.us.
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Wheat Ridge Mayor's Vlog
Check out this Mayor's Vlog that shares all the new ways you can access Wheat Ridge media content.
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