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Mayor's Matters March 2023
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Coffee with the MayorJoin me for coffee and conversation on March 11, 2023. I will be at Vinnola's Italian Market and Deli (7750 38th Avenue) at 9 a.m.
I hope to see you there!
-Mayor Starker
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Meetings and Special Event Calendar
Effective February 27, 2023 all City Council Meeting times will be at 6:30 p.m.
- City Council Study Session, March 6 and 20, 6:30 p.m.
- Liquor Board Authority Meeting, March 9 and 23, 9 a.m.
- Race and Equity Task Force, March 9 and 23, 6 p.m.
- Coffee with the Mayor March, 11, 9 a.m.
- City Council Meeting, March 13 and 27, 6:30 p.m.
- Parks and Recreation Commission, March 15, 6:30 p.m.
- Sustainability Advisory Committee, March 16, 6 p.m.
- Youngfield Project Open House, March 28, 4:30 p.m.
- Easter Egg Hunt, April 1, 10 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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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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City Partners with Jefferson Center for Mental Health
The City of Wheat Ridge has partnered with the Jefferson Center for Mental Health (JCMH) to provide the community with resources to better understand mental health issues and how to help someone who may be struggling. If you are interested in learning more about mental health, please join the City of Wheat Ridge and JCMH for the trainings listed below at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center located at 4005 Kipling St. To register click here.
March 30, 6 p.m. – Understanding Mental Health Signs, Symptoms, and Tools with Charles Floyd
April 27, 6 p.m. – Five Dimensions of Wellness with Rachel Vilner
May 25, 6 p.m. – Putting Out the Fire: Preventing and Managing Burnout
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide, please call 988. You can also visit JCMH for additional resources.
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Garden In A Box Kits for SaleTackle that problem area in your yard once and for all by planting a beautiful, Garden In A Box this spring. Professionally designed for Colorado yards, these kits are super easy to install and can help you save around 7,300 gallons of water over the garden’s lifetime compared to a traditional grass lawn (not to mention helping you save on your water bill!). Gardens go on sale March 1 and are expected to sell out quickly. While supplies last, Wheat Ridge residents are eligiable for a $25 discount at checkout.
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The city is kicking off a project to improve the aesthetics along Youngfield Street between 30th and 40th Avenues, focused on the area between Youngfield Street and I-70. Elements such as wayfinding signage, sustainable landscaping, public art, and maintenance plans are being considered. Share your ideas at the upcoming public open house:
Tuesday, March 28, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St.
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44th Avenue Plan New Adoption Dates Thank you to everyone who participated in the 44th Avenue Subarea Plan engagement process!
44th Avenue Focus Group Opportunity
Localworks has been working with the City of Wheat Ridge to understand business corridor branding and identity opportunities for 44th Ave. Community members interested in serving on a focus group to help develop the identity can fill out this form and more information will be available soon.
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Resident Feedback Wanted for Wheat Ridge Neighborhoods
The City of Wheat Ridge has launched two new neighborhoods in the Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program, North I-70 and Lutheran / Crown Hill. 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. Take the online survey here for North I-70 residents, and here for residents of Lutheran / Crown Hill. To learn more, visit What's Up Wheat Ridge.
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Join the Sustainable Neighborhoods ProgramThe City of Wheat Ridge is looking for two new neighborhoods to join Sustainable Neighborhoods program this summer! Applications will open mid-March, and information on how to apply will be posted on the city’s website soon. If you have any questions, please email the sustainability program.
This program gives residents the opportunity to become active partners in building a vibrant and sustainable Wheat Ridge community. This is a great way to get to know your neighbors and make a positive impact on your community!
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Wadsworth Improvement ProjectThis year has been productive so far for the Wadsworth construction team. With new underground utility systems in place, the focus shifts to constructing surface improvements along northbound Wadsworth north of 44th Avenue.
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