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City Council Update
Monday, May 14 : 7 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting.
Pending agenda items: Proclamation for Older Americans Month. Presentations on the Sign Ordinance and an update from the West Metro Fire Protection District. Council will consider resolutions for the following items: reappointing a member to the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Board of Directors, authorizing revocable license agreements for an entrance canopy and street lights, approving funds for the Lakewood Community Grant Program and adopting an amendment to the 2018 City Council Polices and Procedures Manual. Council will hear on first reading ordinances that would authorize an exchange agreement to address land ownership and vacating a portion of a street. Council will have a public hearing to repeal and replace in its entirety Chapter 16 of Title 14 of the Lakewood Municipal Code relating to parkland dedication requirements. (Agenda items reflect the latest available information and are subject to change.)
View the complete agenda
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News & Events
Big Boom Bash July 4
Big Boom Bash, a new Fourth of July celebration hosted by the City of Lakewood, will take place on Wednesday, July 4, rain or shine, at Jeffco Stadium, 500 Kipling St. Admission is free for this event, which kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and culminates with a spectacular 20-minute fireworks display beginning at approximately 9:15 p.m. The event includes children’s activities, a community art project, vendor booths and local food trucks. The Lakewood Beer Garden presented by Foothills Credit Union will feature beer from Lakewood breweries and hard cider for purchase.
For details visit www.lakewood.org/bigboombash/ or call the Big Boom Bash hotline at 303-987-7899.
Older Adult Wellness Fair May 18
Enjoy a fun, free day of fitness, wellness and information-sharing from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 18, during the Older Adult Wellness Fair at Charles Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555 Dover St. Whether you are age 55 or older, a caregiver or live with someone who is an older adult, there is valuable information for you at this popular annual event. The event is free to the public and no registration is necessary. Learn more at Lakewood.org/OlderAdults.
Volunteer to paint 40 West ArtLine
Would you like to help create the ArtLine experience? Sign up to volunteer with professional muralist Carlos Fresquez and help paint Kaleidoscope Crossing murals on the ArtLine. No experience is needed to volunteer. Find out more and sign up here and learn more about the 40 West ArtLine at www.40westartline.org/.
Register for emergency alerts and warnings
Lakewood's Office of Emergency Management prepares warning and response plans, and conducts tests and training throughout the year, for natural and man-made emergencies that could impact the city and its residents. As the tornado and flash flooding season approaches, the emergency management office is encouraging residents to make sure they know how to receive timely information when an emergency strikes. To register for emergency alerts and warnings and to learn more about Lakewood's Office of Emergency Management, visit www.lakewood.org/GetWarnings/.
Open house on Eiber history
Join History Matters, the City of Lakewood and the Lakewood Historic Preservation Commission at 6:30 p.m. on May 22 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 9200 W. 10th Ave., to celebrate the completion of the Eiber Neighborhood Cultural Resource Survey: Challenging Assumptions and Exploring Contradictions. The results of the survey will be presented, and recommended next steps will be outlined. For more information, please contact Mary Therese Anstey at mtanstey@historymattersllc.com or 303-214-8069. This project was funded by a State Historical Fund Grant from History Colorado.
Subdivision approved
Lakewood’s planning director has approved a minor subdivision application for the property at 5300 W. Center Ave. to subdivide it into two lots and one tract. For more information, please contact Greg Colucci, project planner, 303-987-7520 or grecol@lakewood.org.
Nighttime construction
The City will allow construction to occur at nighttime for the following projects:
- Clean and rehabilitate the sanitary sewer in the Bear Creek Greenbelt owned by the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District. The work will occur May 14.
- Directional bore, place and splice duct and fiber on Wadsworth Boulevard between West 20th and West 26th Avenue. The work will occur between May 14 and June 1 and will require lane closures.
Free mulch
Lakewood residents can pick up free mulch from 7 a.m. to noon on May 12 and 19 at the City Greenhouse, 9556 W. Yale Ave. Staff will be available with a loader to assist residents. Mulch is a byproduct of Lakewood’s tree trimming operations and limb drop-off events. The mulch makes excellent ground cover in shrub and tree beds and helps landscaped areas retain water. Details at Lakewood.org.
Bear Creek Lake Park offering summertime programs
Families who are looking to spend the summer connecting with nature are encouraged to register for summertime activities at Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W. Morrison Road. Get moving with a family adventure race, join a park naturalist for a hike, tell stories around the campfire or watch your child catch their first fish. Space is limited and registration is required for these programs, which are free or low-cost with the purchase of a park pass. Visit Lakewood.org/BCLPEvents for more information.
Volunteers needed for Colfax Marathon
The Lakewood Police Department is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon on May 20. Volunteers will help direct people, answer questions and cheer the runners along the marathon course in Lakewood. The position will involve about five hours as well as a short mandatory training session in May. All volunteers will receive a hat and T-shirt. To volunteer for this fun community event, please contact LPDvolunteercoordinator@lakewoodco.org or 303-987-7105.
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In the Schools
Free meals at schools
If you are 18 years old or younger, you can receive free meals from June 6 to July 18 at several Jeffco Public Schools. Enjoy good food, activities and fun with your friends. Adults can purchase meals for $4.15. Dates and meal times vary by location. Visit JeffcoPublicSchools.org/KidsEatFree for details.
- Lakewood locations: Belmar (885 Garrison St.), Deane (580 S. Harlan St.), Emory (1275 S. Teller St.), Glennon Heights (11025 W. Glennon Drive), and Molholm (6000 W. 9th Ave.) elementary schools
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In the Community
Take a survey to help shape prevention efforts
The public health agencies in Gilpin, Clear Creek and Jefferson Counties are asking residents who are 18 years of age or older to participate in the Tobacco and Health Survey. Topics include: youth tobacco, marijuana and alcohol use; vaping, smoking in public places, community connections and more. The results will help shape certain prevention efforts in our communities. Complete the survey online at www.bit.ly/2018phpsurvey. The online survey will remain open until May 23 and is available in Spanish. All survey responses are anonymous. Contact Jefferson County Public Health representative Donna Viverette at 303-275-7555 with questions.
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