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Mayor's Matters October 2023
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Coffee with the Mayor
Join me for coffee and conversation on Saturday, October 14 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 October 2 and 16, 6:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission October 5 and 19, 6:30 p.m.
- City Council Meeting October 9 and 23, 6:30 p.m.
- Cultural Commission October 11, 6 p.m.
- Community Advisory Group October 11, 6 p.m.
- Coffee with the Mayor October 14, 9 a.m.
- Sustainable Neighborhood Block Party October 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Wheat Ridge Historical Society Apple Cider Day October 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Parks and Recreation Commission October 18, 6:30 p.m.
- Sustainability Advisory Committee October 19, 6 p.m.
- Board of Adjustment October 26, 7 p.m.
- Liquor Board Authority Meeting October 26, 9 a.m.
- Mental Health and Wellness Talk October 27, 6 p.m.
- Trunk-or-Treat October 29, 4-6 p.m. at Stevens Elementary School
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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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Ballot Question Asks Voters to Decide if the Existing .5 Cent Sales Tax Should Be Extended
On August 28, the Wheat Ridge City Council approved the second reading and adoption of an ordinance that asks voters to extend the existing .5 sales tax to fund the following:
- Sidewalk, bike lane and street improvements on primary street corridors such as 32nd Ave., 38th Ave., 44th Ave, and Youngfield St.
- Filling sidewalk gaps throughout the city with an emphasis on major pedestrian corridors and routes to schools
- Drainage and floodplain infrastructure improvements throughout the city
The decision was made following the July 17 city council meeting, where results from a resident survey regarding this issue were reviewed. The results were overwhelmingly positive, 79% of voters said they would support extending the .5 cent sales tax for an additional 20 years to fund street, sidewalk, and drainage improvements.
Projects were decided based on direct resident feedback from programs like Let’s Talk and the residential survey.
The existing .5 cent sales tax is about to hit its $38.5 million revenue cap. Using this revenue, the city was able to invest in projects like Clear Creek Crossing, Anderson Park, Wadsworth Boulevard, and the Wheat Ridge – Ward Commuter Rail Station.
For more information visit What's Up Wheat Ridge.
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Mark your Calendar for Trunk-or-Treat! We want to see your spooktacular creativity at this year's Trunk-or-Treat on October 29 from 4-6 p.m. This event is a great opportunity for your business or creative self to connect with the community and join in on Halloween fun! Trick or Treaters are invited to vote on their favorite trunks and a prize will be awarded to the winner!
The deadline for trunk registration is October 13, and there is no registration fee. Learn more and register for a trunk online.
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Wadsworth Improvement Project UpdateWork at the 44th Avenue and Wadsworth intersection is a major focus this month. Crews are constructing the north half of the continuous flow intersection (CFI) now. Concrete work for the south side of the intersection was completed in September.
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. Watch our video about the latest Wadsworth news.
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City of Wheat Ridge and Jefferson Center Offering Mental Health and Wellness Series The City of Wheat Ridge is excited to partner with the Jefferson Center for another Mental Health and Wellness Series starting in October. In this FREE series, lunch will be provided (registration required)! Presentations will be offered at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center located at 4005 Kipling St. from 12-1 p.m.
Series includes:
- October 27 - Calming the Storm: Identifying Stress and Developing Coping Skills
- November 17 - The Balancing Act: Tips for Reclaiming Control of Your Life
- December 15 - Bringing Down the Boiling Point: Communicating in Challenging Situations
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Localworks Hosting Sustainable Neighborhood Block PartyOn October 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stites Park (Newland St, W 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO), Localworks will host the Sustainable Neighborhood Block Party in partnership with the Panorama Sustainable Neighborhood!
This block party is a celebration of the work done by Panorama Park Sustainable Neighborhood.
This event is completely free, besides any optional extra purchases from local food trucks and business vendors from West 29th Marketplace.
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New Playground Coming to Anderson ParkWheat Ridge Parks and Recreation is excited to share that Anderson Park is getting a new playground!
After receiving $523,551 from the Metropolitan Football Stadium District Funding for Youth Activity Programs, and receiving feedback from youth community members on preferences for use of these funds, a large, nature-themed playground designed by GameTime will be installed at Anderson Park next to the nature play area! Stay tuned to the Parks and Recreation website for updates.
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Join the Wheat Ridge Historical Society for Apple Cider DayThe Wheat Ridge Historical Society is hosting an Apple Cider Day on October 14 at the Wheat Ridge Historical Park (4610 Robb St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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How do you want to travel along 38th Avenue between Kipling Street and Youngfield Street and what kinds of improvements are needed to make that a reality? The project team has developed three alternative roadway designs based on the community feedback we received in June. This October, you'll be able to check out the alternatives, share your thoughts, and ask any questions you may have. Your input will inform decisions and establish the future of traveling along this corridor.
Participate by taking the online survey that is open until October 31, or attend the in-person open house on Wednesday, October 25 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center (4005 Kipling Street).
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Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Winter Break CampKeep your child active and engaged this winter break by registering them for Winter Break Camp! Wheat Ridge Sun Camp is a state-licensed day camp for children ages 6 to 13; offered select dates (December 20 through January 5) during Jefferson County Public Schools' winter break.
Sun Camp daily activities are developed around exciting themes and include amenities at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center like rock climbing, racquetball, gym time and swimming; as well as board games and arts and crafts. Most activities are done as a whole group, however we split into two age groups (6 to 9 and 10 to 13) while we're at our base camp at Anderson Recreation Center.
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Now Playing on Wheat Ridge TV 8
- Watch the latest Mayor's Vlog on Wheat Ridge TV 8 about the important updates on Wadsworth Bouldvard.
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