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Mayor's Matters October 2022
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Coffee with the MayorJoin me for coffee and conversation about all the great things going on in Wheat Ridge. I will be at Vinnola's Italian Market & Deli (7750 W 38th Avenue) on Saturday, October 8 from 9 -10 a.m. Hope to see you there!
- Mayor Starker
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Meetings and Special Event Calendar - City Council Study Session October 3 and 17, 6:30 p.m.
- Renewal Wheat Ridge October 4, 6 p.m.
- Coffee with the Mayor at Vinnola's October 8, 9 a.m.
- Apple Cider Day at the Historical Park October 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- City Council Meeting October 10, 7 p.m.
- Birds of Prey October 11, 6:30 p.m.
- Regenerate Wheat Ridge Tree Planting October 12, 8:30 a.m.
- WRPD Communiy Advisory Meeting October 12, 6 p.m.
- Cultural Commission October 12, 7 p.m.
- Fitness Court Grand Opening at Panaorama Park October 13, 9 a.m.
- Liquor Board Authority Meeting October 13 and 27, 9 a.m.
- Race and Equity Task Force October 13 and 27, 6 p.m.
- Prospect Park Re-opening October 15, 10 a.m.
- Costumes with Cops October 15, 10 a.m.
- Parks and Recreation Commission October 19, 6:30 p.m.
- Sustainability Advisory Committee October 20, 6 p.m.
- Planning Commission October 20, 6:30 p.m.
- Trunk or Treat October 22, 4-6 p.m.
- City Council Meeting Ocober 24, Cancelled
- Board of Adjustment October 27, 7 p.m.
*City Council meets in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public may choose to participate in person, by video conference or by submitting written comments on Wheat Ridge Speaks.
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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 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M - F. Appointments are available from 8 – 9 a.m. and 4 – 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 Business Award Winners
Congratulations to this year’s Wheat Ridge Business Award winners! These remarkable people and businesses represent the very best of Wheat Ridge and this award is a token of our gratitude.
Stay tuned to the City of Wheat Ridge Facebook page for posts about each winner.
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Let's Talk Paramount Park and Southeast Wheat Ridge
The City's Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program is currently engaging residents in Paramount Park and Southeast Wheat Ridge. Residents of these neighborhoods can share their thoughts on what they love about where they live and what could be improved by taking an online survey before October 7. Take the online survey here for Paramount Park residents, and here for residents of Southeast Wheat Ridge.
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Apple Cider DayJoin the Wheat Ridge Historical Society on October 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for Apple Cider Day! The event will be at the Wheat Ridge Historical Park (4610 N Robb St).
Bring your apples and a clean container to use their cider press. There will be live music, food trucks, and craft demonstrations.
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Birds of Prey Join the fun on Tuesday, October 11 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, to experience an amazing program, provided by Hawkquest! The program features a Bald or a Golden eagle, an owl, a falcon, and a free-flying hawk. Attendees will learn about the importance of different raptor species, their specially-adapted tools, and their role in our ecosystems. Register here.
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Regenerate Wheat RidgeThe final 2022 Regenerate Wheat Ridge workshop is about “Tree Care and Overwintering”. The event will take place at Happiness Gardens (4600 Ammons St.) on Wednesday, October 12 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. The workshop will be led by Wheat Ridge’s forestry team and will give tips and best practices for tree care and overwintering. Click here to register.
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Fitness Court Grand Opening
Wheat Ridge will unveil a much anticipated Fitness Court®, with a supporting mobile app at Panorama Park Thursday, October 13 at 9 a.m. Residents are invited to attend an opening day launch event to try the Fitness Court® and learn about upcoming community wellness events and programming.
Learn more about the Fitness Court® here.
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Costumes with Cops The Wheat Ridge Police Department is launching a new Halloween event, “Costumes with a Cop”, on October 15 in front of the WRPD entrance (7500 W 29th Avenue). Kids are invited to get costumes, play games, and get treat bags. Costumes are first come first serve, and each child only gets one costume.
Follow along the WRPD Facebook page to stay up to date on upcoming events and more!
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Prospect Park ReopeningYou’re invited to Prospect Park’s re-opening event after the completion of phase two of the park’s renovation work on Saturday, October 15 at 10 a.m. The event highlights the remarkable improvements made, with delicious refreshments and fun giveaways. Learn more about the renovation here.
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Trunk or TreatJoin Localworks for Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 22 from 4-6 p.m. at the “Green”- 7101 W 38th Ave.
To learn more about this event and/or register to host a trunk today, please click here.
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44th Avenue: The Final PhaseEngagement continues for the 44th Avenue Subarea Plan, which will set forth the future vision of W. 44th Avenue and surrounding areas between Clear Creek and I-70. The project has been focused in three phases, vision and foundation, strategy and synthesis, and final recommendations and action.
For those who were unable to attend the last open house last month, an online questionnaire is available on the project page through October that mirrors the open house activities.
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Wadsworth Improvement Project The project is in the process of replacing old infrastructure – some dating back to the 1950s! The corridor is undergoing a major overhaul and your continued patience traveling through the work zone is appreciated. Thank you for supporting our local businesses during construction.
All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change. Schedule and traffic impact information is updated weekly at What's Up Wheat Ridge. Any community concerns may be directed to the project hotline at 303-390-0878. To receive traffic alerts about changes to traffic patterns and lane closures, subscribe to Traffic Alerts on Notify Me on the City website.
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| Wheat Ridge Welcomes New Public Works Director and Communications and Engagement Manager
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Maria D'Andrea
The City of Wheat Ridge welcomes Maria D'Andrea as the new Public Works Director!
D'Andrea will oversee the Public Works department which is responsible for maintaining and improving the streets of Wheat Ridge. Prior to Wheat Ridge, she served as the Director of Public Works for cities in the Denver Metro area. D'Andrea has significant experience with development standards and the associated infrastructure.
“Maria is hard-working, self-driven, and focused. Her years of experience working in public service is going to be a great asset to the City of Wheat Ridge and to the Public Works Department.,” said City of Wheat Ridge Manager Patrick Goff.
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Amanda Harrison
The City of Wheat Ridge welcomes Amanda Harrison as the Communications and Engagement Manager!
“Amanda is a passionate marketing and communications professional, whose 10-years of experience will be instrumental in keeping Wheat Ridge’s residents informed about our strategic plans and priorities for the future,” said Director of Administrative Services Allison Scheck.
Harrison will be responsible for outgoing communications from the City, brand management, public relations, website and social media initiatives, content development and acts as the City’s main spokesperson.
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