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Mayor's Matters January 2024
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Coffee with the Mayor
Happy New Year! Join me for coffee and conversation on Saturday, January 13 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 SchedulesNew Year's Holiday Closures Monday, January 1, 2024City Hall – Closed
Recreation Center – Closed
Active Adult Center – Closed
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 15, 2024
City Hall - Closed
Meeting and Special Events Calendar
- Planning Commission January 4 and 18, 6:30 p.m.
- City Council Meeting January 8 and 22, 6:30 p.m.
- Cultural Commissions January 10, 6 p.m.
- Community Advisory Group January 10, 6 p.m.
- Liquor Board Authority Meeting January 11 and 25, 9 a.m.
- Coffee with the Mayor January 13, 9 a.m.
- Wheat Ridge Historical Society Tea & Fashion Show January 13, 10 a.m.
- Renewal Wheat Ridge January 16, 6 p.m.
- Parks and Recreation Commission January 17, 6:30 p.m.
- Sustainable Wheat Ridge Committee January 18, 6 p.m.
- Board of Adjustment January 25, 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.
- 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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Make a Difference in Your Community! The City of Wheat Ridge is looking for dedicated individuals to serve on our boards, commissions, and committees. We have several open positions and applications are now open to Wheat Ridge residents. The deadline to apply is January 14, 2024.
Boards and commissions openings include: Board of Adjustment, Building Code Advisory Board, Cultural Commission, Election Commission, Liquor Licensing Authority, Planning Commission, Renewal Wheat Ridge, and Parks and Recreation Commission. Learn more about these boards and commissions on the city’s website. Submit boards and commissions applications online before January 14, 2024, or printed applications can be submitted to the City Clerk's office, located at 7500 W. 29th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.
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Committee openings include: Sustainable Wheat Ridge, the IDEA Committee, and the Community Partners Grant Program Committee. Learn about each committee and how to apply for a committee below:
Sustainable Wheat Ridge: This committee is made up of 12 members of the public, as well as a city council liaison; four of the 12 members will represent each council district, with the remaining eight members at-large. This committee meets once per month. Apply on the Sustainable Wheat Ridge page.
IDEA Committee: The 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. Apply on the IDEA Committee page.
Community Partners Grant Program Committee: The Community Partners Grant Program Committee has eight members appointed by council to represent each district. The 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. Members typically meet for four consecutive weeks in April/May and then present their recommendations to council in July. Apply on the committee page.
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Welcoming New Police Recruits to Wheat Ridge!
At a recent city council meeting, new Wheat Ridge Police Department recruits were introduced to council, and they shared why they chose Wheat Ridge.
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Wheat Ridge Residential Waste EngagementThe City of Wheat Ridge is seeking input from residents on their experiences with current trash hauling practices and interest in potential alternatives. Currently, the city has an open market system for residential waste management, which means that residents individually choose and contract with licensed waste haulers operating in the area.
Share your thoughts by filling out this survey before it closes on January 26, 2024.
Following this feedback period, the project team will analyze the results and will gather additional input from residents in spring of 2024. The final engagement report with proposed recommendations on future waste management systems will be published in fall of 2024. Learn more, sign up for updates, and provide feedback at on What's Up Wheat Ridge.
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Wadsworth Improvement Project Using Sustainable Construction Methods to Reduce WasteDid you know that the Wadsworth Improvement project is using a sustainable construction method to reduce construction waste? The city’s largest recycling project is happening right before our eyes!
The contractor removes the old highway asphalt pavement, processes it on-site and places it back as road base to support the new concrete pavement. Over 30,000 tons of recycled asphalt has been repurposed as road base, reducing the need for hauling and importing new material. The recycled asphalt used on this project so far could fill more than six Olympic-size swimming pools! This practice is a great way to provide a quality pavement section, reduce waste and cut back on truck hauling activities.
Concrete paving will continue this winter as weather allows. The concrete pavement section is 10 inches thick. The sidewalk and shared-use path are also concrete.
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.
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Snow Plow Tracking MapThe City of Wheat Ridge is excited to share that our Public Works department has launched a new Snow Plow Tracking Map!
Wheat Ridge residents now have a new tool, to help them get to and from their homes more safely. Using the 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 updated on snowplow driver progress via the web portal, allowing them to see a map of the nearby plow routes which have been recently cleared or not. It will also allow you to input a specific address using a Google Maps interface to see the work done in that specific area. Best of all, you can access the map from either a desktop or a smartphone which is essential for those who are already traveling. Visit our website to learn more or launch the map on your mobile device.
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Check out the New Projects and Properties MapThe Projects and Properties Map has information on private property development, major City of Wheat Ridge projects, and individual property information. The tool consists of three separate maps – a private development map, a city projects map, and a property information map.
Watch this video about the new map:
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Wheat Ridge Historical Society Celebrating 50 Years!The Wheat Ridge Historical Society is celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year! They are inviting you to all of their second saturday socials to celebrate all year long.
The first event is a high tea and fashion show on January 13 at 10 a.m. at the Baugh House!
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New Playground at Anderson ParkThe City of Wheat Ridge recently unveiled a new nature playground at Anderson Park! This exciting addition was made possible through funds from the Metropolitan Football Stadium District from the sale of the Denver Broncos Football Club. The nature playground is designed to seamlessly integrate with the natural environment, fostering increased physical activity, social interaction, and play value for our community's youngsters.
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Mayor's VlogCheck out the latest Mayor's Vlog about the recent sales tax extension that Wheat Ridge voters approved in November's election:
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