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Mayor's Matters November 2023
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Coffee with the Mayor
Join me for coffee and conversation on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at Vinnola's Italian Market and Deli.
Hope to see you there! - Mayor Bud Starker
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Closures and Modified SchedulesVeterans Day Closures:
City Hall Closed Friday, November 10
Thanksgiving Holiday:
City Hall - Closed November 23 and 24
Recreation Center - Closed November 23
Active Adult Center – Closed November 23
Meeting and Special Events Calendar
- Planning Commission November 2 and 16, 6:30 p.m.
- City Council Study Session November 6 and 20, 6:30 p.m.
- Election Day November 7
- Cultural Commission November 8, 6 p.m.
- Veterans Day November 11
- Coffee with the Mayor November 11, 9 a.m.
- Wheat Ridge Historical Society Veterans Day Event November 11, 10 a.m.
- City Council Meeting November 13, 6:30 p.m.
- Parks and Recreation Commission November 15, 6:30 p.m.
- Sustainability Advisory Committee November 16, 6 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Holiday November 23
- 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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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 Ballot Drop BoxesBallots were mailed to Wheat Ridge voters on October 16. You can visit Prospect Park, Wheat Ridge City Hall, or Anderson Park to drop off your ballot at one of the drop boxes (no postage required).
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❄ Winter Weather Reminders and Updates ❄
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Friendly reminder that owners, occupants or tenants of any building, property or lot within the City of Wheat Ridge is responsible for snow and ice removal from all sidewalks adjacent to such building, property or lot and running parallel to any street within twenty-four (24) hours after each snowfall of two inches or more.
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Speaking of Snow Shoveling...The City of Wheat Ridge is exploring the development of a Snow Buddies program to assist people in our city who need assistance with snow removal from their home sidewalks and driveways! This survey will measure interest on both sides of the initiative (helpers and those who request help) to inform the next steps of developing this exciting, helpful project.
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Track the Plow Trucks in Wheat RidgeWheat Ridge Public Works is launching a new tool this winter to help people get to and from their homes more safely. Using a new web application, users will be provided with real-time information on plowed roads during and after a snow event. This tool will keep people informed on snowplow driver progress via the web portal in real-time, allowing them to see a map of the nearby plow routes which have been recently cleared or not. It will also allow people to input a specific address using a Google Maps interface to see the work done in that specific area. Best of all, people can access the map from either a desktop or a smartphone which is essential for those who are already traveling. City staff will be able to respond to snow events more efficiently through in-cab digital maps and plow deployment to problem areas.
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Wadsworth Improvement Project Update"I recently walked the Wadsworth Improvements work zone with the project team and city council. It was an excellent opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and hear right from the contractor about the challenges they navigate above and below ground every day." - Mayor Starker
The intersection of Wadsworth and 44th Avenue is looking much different these days. As sections of concrete are complete, more of the intersection will open to traffic.
Major activity continues on northbound Wadsworth between 35th and 41st Avenues where a new sanitary sewer pipeline was recently placed. A water line will be installed next, followed by the storm sewer system. Underground utility work 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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#ShopWadsworthThe Improve Wadsworth project is close to its halfway point! To celebrate, Localworks has launched a campaign to get YOU on the corridor to support businesses as the project continues. It’s time to revisit your favorite local spots – when you shop local, you can win local!
Localworks is giving away FIVE $1,000 CASH PRIZES and FIVE year ONE YEAR memberships to 3rd Shot Pickleball! (3rd Shot Pickleball will open by the end of 2023, located at 38th and Wadsworth Boulevard).
That’s right, there’s NO catch! All you have to do is shop at your favorite local businesses, and you will be entered to win one of our ten prizes. Learn more on the Localworks website.
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Mental Health and Wellness Series
Join the city for The Balancing Act: Tips for Reclaiming Control of Your Life with the Jefferson Center on Friday, Friday, November 17 from 12 – 1 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center (4005 Kipling St.) This is a mental health talk part of a three-part series.
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Happiness Gardens Leaf Drop
Happiness Community Gardens is hosting four FREE scheduled leaf drops on November 4 and 11 from 9 - 11 a.m. for Wheat Ridge Residents.
Acceptable items include leaves contained in paper lawn/leaf bags and bundled twigs. Leaves not stored in compostable paper bags, tree limbs and branches, and ANY yard debris that has been treated with or exposed to chemicals will not be accepted. Residents must register for a time slot to drop off debris.
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What's on the November Ballot? In this year’s election, Wheat Ridge voters will be asked to extend the existing .5 cent sales tax. If approved, the .5 cent sales tax would fund projects like filling sidewalk gaps, bike lanes, road improvements, and drainage and floodplain infrastructure improvements. Learn more about the ballot question by watching the video below:
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Mark Your Calendar for the Annual Holiday Celebration!Step into a winter wonderland and embrace the joyous spirit of the holiday season at City of Wheat Ridge's Holiday Celebration!
Join us on Saturday, December 2 from 3-6:30 p.m. at the Green on 38th (7101 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO) to kick off the holidays with friends and family.
This event offers an abundance of holiday-themed activities, including horse drawn carriage rides, roaming carolers, arts and crafts, refreshments, photos with Santa, and the much-anticipated annual tree-lighting ceremony. The tree lighting will take place promptly at 6:15 p.m.
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