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City Council Update
Monday, July 2: Study Session canceled because of the Fourth of July holiday.
City offices will be closed on July 4.
For recreation center hours, visit Lakewood.org/RecreationCenters.
Roundup from the June 25 Regular City Council Meeting: City Council recognized a delegation of officials from Sutherland Shire, Australia, which is one of Lakewood’s Sister Cities. In council action, City Council set the July 9 Regular City Council Meeting for public hearings to consider the following items: designating the former Hospice of Saint John property as a local historic site and establishing the Budget and Audit Board while removing the Ad Hoc Budget and Audit Committee. After conducting a public hearing, council approved a utility easement in Bellows Park and an update to the city's sign code. Watch the meeting.
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News & Events
Big Boom Bash
Lakewood’s a new Fourth of July celebration hosted by the city will occur, rain or shine, at Jeffco Stadium, 500 Kipling St. Admission is free for this event, which kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on July 4 and culminates with a spectacular 20-minute fireworks display at dark, beginning about 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. MIX 100 radio station will be on-site with prizes and fun, playing contemporary hits and patriotic songs throughout the evening. The fireworks display will be choreographed to music simulcast by MIX 100, and spectators outside of the stadium are encouraged to tune in to 100.3 FM to enjoy. More information is available at Lakewood.org/BigBoomBash.
Skunk tests positive for rabies
Another skunk in Lakewood has tested positive for rabies, this time near Florida Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard. Protect your pets by keeping vaccinations current, avoiding contact with wild or stray animals and preventing your pets from roaming freely. Learn more at Jeffco.us/2365.
Free events for National Park and Recreation Month
Try a variety of free and low-cost activities including fun aqua fitness programs, ZUMBA and Les Mills CXWORX demonstrations, community yoga, meditation in the park, family nature programs and FREE admission days at two recreation centers. Details on all the events, which also include a free movie at the Lakewood Heritage Center, are available at Lakewood.org/July.
911 call center featured on ‘Let’s Talk’
"Let's Talk with Mark Koebrich," one of the newest programs on Lakewood8’s government-access TV, takes a look inside Jeffcom 911. Learn about how the latest innovation in 911 call centers is helping to serve a large segment of Jefferson County including Lakewood. Watch on cable channels 8 or 880 or on-demand at Lakewood.org.
Infectious bacterium found near South Table Mountain
A rabbit in the area of South Table Mountain in Lakewood has died from tularemia, according to an announcement from the Jefferson County Public Health Department. Tularemia is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium. Though it is an uncommon disease in Colorado, about 200 human cases of tularemia are reported each year in the U.S. You can protect yourself by taking a number of precautions including wearing bug spray. For more information, visit the health department’s website.
Fire ban instituted
Lakewood's fire ban instituted this week means no campfires or charcoal fires are allowed in the city’s natural areas and open space parks. Smoking is also restricted, and fireworks are always illegal everywhere in Lakewood. Watch the police chief and fire chief explain how to have a safe and fun Fourth of July. Learn more about the fire ban at Lakewood.org/FireRestrictions.
WANTED: Volunteers for Lakewood programs and events
Think about the last time you went to a Lakewood event such as Cider Days or a show at the Lakewood Cultural Center. You may not realize this, but those events rely heavily on the time and energy of incredible volunteers. If you love the programs and events that Lakewood's Heritage, Culture & the Arts has to offer, consider becoming a volunteer. Training starts in July for these positions. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Karla Grahn at 303-987-7868 or kargra@lakewood.org.
Planning Commission hearing
The Lakewood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its July 11 meeting to consider a special use permit to allow an animal care facility at 1401 Ammons St. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 480 S. Allison Parkway. To provide comments online, visit LakewoodSpeaks.org.
Subdivision application
The city has received the following applications:
- A minor subdivision plat application for property at 550 Newland St. to subdivide it into four lots. For more information, please contact Greg Colucci, project planner, at 303-987-7520 and grecol@lakewood.org.
- A minor final plat application to subdivide one lot into two lots at 2401 Hoyt St. for an additional buildable lot north of the existing house. For more information, please contact Kara Mueller, project planner, at 303-987-7982 or karmue@lakewood.org.
- A minor final plat application to create seven lots at 7300 W. 14th Ave. for town homes. For more information, please contact Erin Bravo, project planner, at 303-987-7548 or eribra@lakewood.org.
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In the Community
Vaccine, license clinic
No appointments are needed for Foothill Animal Shelter’s vaccine, license and microchip clinics. The next one is 9-10:30 a.m. on July 7 at the shelter, 580 McIntyre St. Details at FoothillsAnimalShelter.org
Get updates on Alameda work
Check out the latest edition of the Alameda Gateway Community Association’s newsletter to learn about the Alameda Corridor Streetscape Construction Project. Read it and subscribe at LakewoodCOUSA.com.
Free legal clinic
A free legal clinic for residents will be available from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on July 5 -– and every first Thursday of the month –- at the Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway. By computer link, volunteer attorneys will connect with residents to answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation. No appointment is required, and walk-ins are welcome, but service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Details at JeffcoLibrary.org/events.
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