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Mayor's Matters September 2022
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Coffee with the MayorCoffee with the Mayor is schedueld for September 10 at 9 a.m.
Join me at Vinnola's (7750 W 38th Avenue) for coffee and conversation! I look forward to seeing you there. - Mayor Starker
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City Hall Experiencing System Outage
On Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, IT Professionals from the City of Wheat Ridge began proactively shutting down aspects of the City’s server after a cyber security incident was identified, rendering City Hall, many city services, email, and phones unavailable.
Currently, the City is working with a team of independent experts and federal agencies to investigate the matter and IT Professionals are working around the clock to restore operations safely. At this time, the City has no reason to believe personal employee, resident, or business information has been jeopardized.
The Wheat Ridge Police Department is fully operational, apart from accessing records. A group of Law Enforcement partners are investigating this cyber security incident. The City will continue to keep residents up to date as more information is learned.
For more information on impacted city services please click here.
The City is grateful for residents' patience as it works to restore regular operations. City Hall will remain closed through Friday, Sept. 2.
Labor Day - City Hall - Closed
- Active Adult Center - Closed
- Wheat Ridge Recreation Center – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Anderson Pool – 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Meetings and Special Event Calendar - Active Adult Center closed August 29 – September 2
- Labor Day September 5
- Liquor License Authority Board Meeting September 8 and 22, 9 a.m.
- Race & Equity Task Force Meeting September 8 and 22, 6 p.m.
- Coffee with the Mayor September 10, 9 a.m.
- City Council Meeting September 12 and 26, 7 p.m.
- Cultural Commission Meeting September 14, 6 p.m.
- Sustainability Advisory Committee Meeting September 15, 6 p.m.
- Planning Commission Meeting September 15, 6:30 p.m.
- TLC Clean Up Day September 17, 8 a.m.
- Nature Play Area Grand Opening September 17, 9:30 a.m.
- City Council Study Session September 19, 6:30 p.m.
- Parks and Recreation Commission September 21, 6:30 p.m.
- Let's Talk Open House September 22, 4:30 p.m.
- National Public Lands Day September 24
- Open Space Management Plan / 44th Avenue Subarea Plan Joint Open House September 27, 6 p.m.
- Business Awards Breakfast September 29, 7:15 a.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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National Public Lands Day
Volunteer to help clean up the Clear Creek on September 24 for National Public Lands Day! Afterwards, there will be a celebration at the new Gateway Trailhead with food trucks, live music, and a raffle for prizes.
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You're Invited! Join the City for Anderson Park’s Nature Play Area grand opening event on September 17 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. We will celebrate all of the hard work that has been done to create an amazing space for play and connecting with nature at Anderson Park!
This project was made possible through a partnership with Wilmore-Davis Elementary School, support from the National Wildlife Federation’s Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) program, volunteers from College Living Experience, and a grant from Colorado Health Foundation. The kiosk located at the entrance of the Nature Play Area was installed by Dilan Ruiz and Boy Scout Troop 514 for Dilan's Eagle Scout project.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to make this Nature Play Area possible!
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2023 City Budget ProcessGet involved in the 2023 budget process and make sure the things you care about are brought up for discussion. Council is hearing public feedback on the budget on September 26 at 7 p.m.
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44th Avenue Subarea Plan: Entering the Final Phase The City and consultant, MIG, Inc. wrapped up the second phase of engagement for the 44th Avenue Subarea Plan, looking at the future of W. 44th Avenue and surrounding areas between Clear Creek and I-70.
Thank you to all who have been involved in this round of engagement which included advisory committee meetings, focus group meetings, a community open house event, an online strategy survey, a business walk, and presence at Performances in the Park, Carnation Festival, and Dumpster Days. The feedback received is currently being evaluated in conjunction with technical analysis to set forth realistic outcomes.
Join the team at the last community *open house event to explore priorities, trade-offs, and action steps forward on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center (4005 Kipling St).
Visit the What's Up Wheat Ridge page for details.
*This event will be a joint open house with the City’s Open Space Management Plan.
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Let's Talk Program Launches New Neighborhoods The City of Wheat Ridge has launched two new neighborhoods in the Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program, Paramount Park and Southeast Wheat Ridge. Currently, 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 or attending an upcoming event.
How to Participate:
- Take the online survey here for Paramount Park residents, and here for residents of Southeast Wheat Ridge. The survey closes on October 7.
- Attend the Let’s Talk Open House regarding both projects on Thursday, Sept. 22 at City Hall (7500 W 29th Ave) from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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Thank you WRPD
Make sure to follow along their Facebook page for upcoming events and for all things WRPD!
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Open Space Management Plan Join City staff and the planning consultant team from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Sept. 27, for a open house event at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center (4005 Kipling Street). Attend to learn more about the Open Space Management Plan and share your experience needs, preferences, and priorities for the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Clear Creek Trail, and Lewis Meadows. This event will be a joint open house with the 44th Avenue Subarea Plan.
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TLC Clean Up EventThe next TLC Clean-Up Day is on Sept. 17 at St. James Episcopal Church (8235 W 44th Avenue). From 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. or until dumpsters are full, Wheat Ridge residents are invited to get rid of large item trash, recycling and green waste.
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Wadsworth Update The contractor installed the new sanitary sewer system underneath Wadsworth from 3 Acre Lane to 48th Avenue. Water line and storm sewer work will continue through fall. After months of working on utility improvements underground, several things are taking shape above ground too. The contractor placed curb and gutter and asphalt paving in the 48th Avenue cul-de-sac east of Wadsworth. Extensive retaining wall work continues for the new Clear Creek Trail connection south of the eastbound I-70 on-ramp.
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-Wadsworth. 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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Panorama Park Update Fitness Court® coming soon to Panorama Park! The new Fitness Court® will be an open-air wellness center that allows users to leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout. Created with adults of all ages in mind, the Fitness Court is adaptable for all fitness levels. New users can download the free Fitness Court App that transforms the outdoor gym into a digitally-supported wellness ecosystem. The Fitness Court App, entitled “Fitness Court”, is available for iOS and Android.
“We are very excited to add this new opportunity for our community to get fit and healthy,” stated Karen O’Donnell, Director of Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation. “The new Fitness Court® offers a beautiful park setting with equipment that is specially designed for outdoor use.”
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Parks and Recreation SurveyParks and Recreation is seeking feedback from the community. This survey can be kept totally anonymous so don't be shy! If you choose, you can enter your email address at the end of the survey to be entered into a prize raffle to win the newest 'Rooted in Fun' gear! Your email address will be used only for the purpose of the raffle, and will not be linked to your answers.
Learn more on the Parks and Recreation What's Up Wheat Ridge Page.
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