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City Council Update
Monday, March 11: Regular City Council Meeting canceled
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News & Events
Police Academy blog
Learn how a new Lakewood Police recruit reached his two goals of becoming a police officer as quickly as he could after graduating from college and moving to Colorado. It took working a full-time job at a law firm while still a student, but that “only reaffirmed my drive to get out of my sedentary job and serve and protect the community firsthand,” he said. Read his full story on the Police Department’s Academy Recruit Blogger.
Lodge licensing approved
A new licensing requirement will help ensure that guests and visitors to hotels and motels in the city will experience as safe an environment as possible. The City Council approved the new licensing program last week to address an inordinate number of calls for service concerning crime and disorder at lodging facilities throughout the city. Read more about the goals of the program at Lakewood.org.
History Happy Hour at Heritage Center
Join us in the Country Schoolhouse at the Lakewood Heritage Center for the next History Happy Hour titled "Not All Superheroes Wear Capes." Indulge your inner (or outer!) geek with tabletop games, a talk about comics with Kristina Maldonado BadHand and pick up some information about volunteering. The event is 6-8 p.m. March 12, and tickets are available at Lakewood.org/Luncheon.
City limits youth access to vaping, e-cigarettes
To protect the health of teens and prevent them from becoming dependent on nicotine, Lakewood has started a licensing program for stores that sell vaping, e-cigarettes and similar devices and is creating a public information campaign to educate stores and the public about the program. City Council approved the program under a new law that went into effect on March 2, and it prohibits all stores from selling these products to anyone under 18 years old. Learn more at Lakewood.org.
New city entrance signs
There are new "Welcome to Lakewood" signs at city entrances along major roadways that replace outdated versions of the signs. They incorporate Lakewood’s tree logo to create an identifiable image and sense of civic pride for the city. Installation at 12 locations began this year, and the signs are one component of an overall program to bolster Lakewood’s identity and improve people’s ability to find their way around the city. Additional signs will be installed to help guide people to civic and business districts within Lakewood.
Live the life
Are you age 55 or older? Check out the latest issue of Live the Life to find programs and services offered this spring at the Clements Community Center. Explore options for every interest including art classes, Saturday night dances, hassle-free travel and computer classes.
‘Let’s Talk’
The latest edition of “Let's Talk” takes a look at Jefferson County Public Health, a vital organization that works quietly supporting the health and well-being of residents throughout the county including in Lakewood. It’s also celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Watch this interview show that’s part of Lakewood8's programs.
Spring into green
Take a guided stroll through Bear Creek Lake Park as part of the Adult Nature Explorers program. The next session on March 14 will cover how plants are coming back from a cold winter. Register at Lakewood.org/BCLPevents.
Police help Read Across America
Lakewood Police Agent Justin Mains has a great time reading to the kids at Foothills Elementary in Lakeowod as part of Read Across America Day last week. Check out all the great activities the department is involved in at Facebook.com/LakewoodPDCO.
Development Dialogue Committee meeting
The next meeting of City Council's Ad Hoc Committee for the Development Dialogue will be 4-6 p.m. March 19, in the Cabinet Room at the Civic Center, 480 S. Allison Parkway. This meeting will cover recommendations for parking provisions. When the agenda is posted, it will be available at Lakewood.org.
Public hearing to vacate right of way
The Lakewood City Council will have a public hearing at its March 25 meeting to consider a request to vacate a portion of Allison Street, Zephyr Street and public alley right of way adjacent to 7900 W. 13th Ave. and 1255 Zephyr St. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 480 S. Allison Parkway. For more information, please contact Brea Pafford, project planner, at 303-987-7534 or brepaf@lakewood.org. Participate in the discussion at the meeting or online at LakewoodSpeaks.org.
Rezoning hearing
The Lakewood Planning Commission will have public hearings at its March 20 meeting to consider the following items:
- A rezoning application for property at 730 Simms St. to change from the commercial regional to the mixed-use residential zone. For more information, please contact Kara Mueller, project manager, at 303-987-7982 or karmue@lakewood.org.
- A long-term temporary use permit for surface parking at 2100 Youngfield St. For more information please contact Stephen Wilson, project manager, at 303-987-7527 or stewil@lakewood.org.
The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 480 S. Allison Parkway. Participate in the discussion at the meeting or online at LakewoodSpeaks.org.
Subdivision application
The city has received a major final plat application to subdivide
property at 15500 W. Yale Ave. into 97 single-family lots, 18 townhome lots and eight tracts. For more information, please contact Kara Mueller, project manager, at 303-987-7982 or karmue@lakewood.org.
Nighttime construction
The city will allow construction to occur at nighttime for a project to remove gas service at 915 S. Sheridan Blvd. The work will occur on March 14.
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In the Community
Past, present mayors celebrate
Lakewood's 50th anniversary
Join the Lakewood Branch of the American Association of University Women to hear Mayor Adam Paul and former mayors Linda Shaw, Linda Morton, Steve Burkholder and Bob Murphy share insights and highlights of their tenure as well as predictions for Lakewood’s future. This event is March 14 at Holy Shepherd Church, 920 Kipling St. This is a great opportunity for everyone to celebrate and learn about Lakewood’s history from the mayors. Come at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a piece of anniversary cake, and the discussion will start at 7 p.m.
Volunteer fair
Get connected at the Jeffco Volunteer Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 6, at Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St. The fair will help connect organizations with volunteers who are looking to fulfill their passion. This year’s class of West Metro Chamber’s Leadership Jefferson County course are sponsors of the fair. For more information, visit WestMetroChamber.org/VolunteerFair.
Help with understanding Medicare
Do you have questions about Medicare or want to learn more about which Medicare plan is right for you? The State Health Insurance Assistance Program can help. SHIP counselors are certified to answer Medicare-related questions and provide free in-depth one-on-one help in partnership with federal and state government agencies. Call the helpline at 303-480-6835, visit DRCOG.org/Ship or send an email to ship@drcog.org.
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