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Mayor's Matters March 2024
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Coffee with the Mayor
Join me for coffee and conversation on Saturday, March 9 at 9 a.m. at Vinnola's Italian Market and Deli.
Hope to see you there! - Mayor Bud Starker
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Meeting and Special Events Calendar - City Council Study Session March 4 and 18, 6:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission March 7 and 21, 6:30 p.m.
- Coffee with the Mayor March 9, 9 a.m.
- Wheat Ridge Historical Society Spring Equinox event March 9, 10 a.m.
- Cultural Commission March 13, 6 p.m.
- Liquor Board Authority Meeting March 14 and 28, 9 a.m.
- Parks and Recreation Commission March 20, 6:30 p.m.
- Sustainable Wheat Ridge March 21, 6 p.m.
- Easter Egg Hunt at Anderson Park March 23, 10 a.m.
- City Council Meeting March 25, 6:30 p.m.
- Board of Adjustment March 28, 7 p.m.
City council meets in council chambers at city hall. The public may choose to participate in person, by video conference (those wishing to participate by video conference must register by 6 p.m. prior to all meetings) or by submitting written comments on Wheat Ridge Speaks.
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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.
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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City of Wheat Ridge Recognizes Women's History MonthMarch is Women's History Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the contributions of women throughout history. A proclamation for Women's History Month was made at city council and as the proclamation states, "women are residents, business owners, employees, elected officials, volunteers, caregivers, and members of city staff, and make a difference every day in the City of Wheat Ridge and are to be celebrated for their contributions."
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Wheat Ridge Police Department Spotlighting Women Officers
The Wheat Ridge Police Department started sharing highlights on their social media of female officers as part of their commitment to the 30x30 Pledge, a national initiative pushing for representation of women in police recruit classes to 30% by the year 2030.
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City of Wheat Ridge Launching Engagement Processs for New City Plan
This spring, the City of Wheat Ridge is launching a community engagement process for the new City Plan. This plan, which is often called a comprehensive plan, aims to articulate the community’s vision for the next 20 years, establish shared values, and identify priorities for the future. It will also provide direction on issues such as land use, transportation, housing, and economic growth. The City Plan will provide the framework for many decisions for years to come.
Save the date for the City Plan kickoff event on Tuesday, April 16 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center (4005 Kipling Street). At this event, you can learn more about the plan and share you initial thoughts on the city’s future. If you are unable to attend in person, don't worry! You will also be able to share your thoughts online on What's Up Wheat Ridge.
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Major Work on Wadsworth and 38th Avenue Major construction activity is planned at the Wadsworth Boulevard/38th Avenue intersection. Starting at 5 a.m. on Monday, March 11, direct access to and from 38th Avenue east of Wadsworth Boulevard will be closed for three weeks through Monday, April 1.
Since construction activities are highly dependent on weather conditions this time of year, this schedule is subject to change. During the intersection work, progress updates will be posted on What's Up Wheat Ridge. Any schedule changes will also be posted on message boards approaching the work area. Watch a video about the details of this closure on the Wheat Ridge Police Department Facebook.
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Get Involved with Wheat Ridge!Apply to join the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Committee or the Community Partners Grant Program Committee today!
Idea CommitteeThe IDEA Committee is a new inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility focused advisory committee at the City of Wheat Ridge. Individuals who are passionate about fostering a more inclusive and equitable community and are committed to driving positive change are encouraged to apply. The IDEA Committee will include 10 members of the public as well as a city council liaison. Four of the 10 members will represent each council district, while the remaining six members will be at-large. Apply on the IDEA Committee page.
Community Partners Grant Program CommitteeThe purpose of the committee is to review grant requests from community organizations and present recommendations to city council on the funding amounts that each organization should receive. Apply on the committee page.
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Wheat Ridge Historical Soceity March Event
Spring into the new season with the Wheat Ridge Historical Soceity! Attend their Spring Equinox event on March 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baugh House (11361 W. 44th Avenue).
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Mindfulness Presented by Jefferson Center
The City of Wheat Ridge and Jefferson Center are hosting a presentation about Mindfulness on March 15, 12-1 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center (4005 Kipling Street).
All presentations are from 12-1 p.m. with lunch provided. Registration is required on the event page.
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Egg-Stra Special Easter Egg HuntJoin Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation for the annual Egg-stra Special Easter Egg-Hunt on March 23, 10 a.m. at Anderson Park.
Enjoy 7,000 colorful, prize-filled eggs, Easter basket prizes, games and activities, and appearances by the Easter Bunny and Booster the Rooster!
There will be a staggered start by age group to reduce some craziness so parents can enjoy watching each of their children participate. Learn more on the Parks and Recreation Website.
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Have You Used the City's Projects and Properties Map?The City of Wheat Ridge recently launched a new map to keep you information about projects happening in the city.
The Projects and Properties Map has information on private property development, major City of Wheat Ridge projects, and individual property information.
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Wheat Ridge Mayor's Vlog
Check out the latest Mayor's Vlog all about new technology the Wheat Ridge Police Department will start using to enhance public safety and investigative capabilities.
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