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March. 2010 Volume LXXXVIII
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This Issue
Page 2
• Local Legislative Recap
• City Council Preview
Page 3
• City Involved in Rocky
Council
Flats Oversight
Page 4
Complete
• Grants Available
Through VALE; Board
Spots Also Open
Leslie Carrico was offi- • Trees Available to
cially sworn in by Residents for Discount
Municipal Judge Ronald
Cohen as council repre-
• 2010 Census Forms
sentative of Ward II at
Coming in March
the Feb. 11 City Council
Meeting. Carrico was
• Parks Help Fight
selected by the other
Childhood Obesity
members of council at
Page 5
the Jan. 28 meeting.
• January 2010
Crime Statistics
• December 2009
Intersections Targeted for Safe Driving Financial Report
• Entries Sought for Art
Targeted Locations
on Parade Program
Most accidents in city is to slow traffic down. Speeding is a vio- Page 6
Identified areas for increased traffic
lation that can be directly affected by • City Recognizes
are rear-end collisions
enforcement are the following high
stopping the motorist in the act, thereby Local Teenagers
traffic accident locations in the city:
forcing them to slow down.
• W. 104th Ave. and Huron St.
B y R enae L e hr The enforcement must also include an • City to Host Free Sales
• W. 104th Ave. and Melody Drive
Crime Analyst increased focus on drivers who display Tax Code Class
• E. 120th Ave. and Washington St.
aggressive driving behavior such as
• Flash Light Egg Hunt
Current traffic accident data shows weaving in and out of traffic and follow-
• E. 104th Ave. and Grant St.
that 50 percent of all traffic accidents in ing too closely. These actions contribute
on April 2
• E. 104th Ave. and Washington St.
the city are due to rear-end collisions. to unsafe distances between vehicles that Page 7
• E. 120th Ave. and Claude Court
The primary factors in rear-end collisions reduce the driver’s reaction time. • Watch Out for Coyotes
• E. 104th Ave. and Irma Drive
are speed, distance between cars and the An additional benefit we hope to see in Area
• E. 120th Ave. and Pennsylvania
operator’s lack of attentiveness to driving. from the enforcement plan is driver’s
• Free Tax Filing for
St.
The Northglenn Police Department’s heightened awareness of their surround-
Seniors, Low-Income
• E. 120th Ave. and Grant St.
Traffic Accident Reduction and ings. Many of the drivers stopped are
Enforcement Plan is tailored to enforcing local commuters who use the same routes
• W. 104th Ave. and Marketplace
• Outdoors Programs
those factors that lead to rear-end colli- every day. If we can raise their awareness
• W. 104th Ave. and Bannock St.
Seek Volunteers
sions. by officer presence, it is believed that the
An important element in reducing overall flow of traffic will be slower and Page 8
accidents, including rear-end accidents, safer. • City Uses Old Motor
Oil to Heat Buildings
Rx Dru g Card Saves Residents Money Ward
17.3
Free cards available at City Hall, recreation center and police department
Meetings
By the Numbers A Ward IV neighborhood
B y Jeanette Sanchez Discount Program available
Percent savings users of the meeting is set for Monday,
Neighborhood Programs Specialist to our residents.
Prescription Discount Program in March 8, at Westview
The program began in
Northglenn have seen since the pro- Elementary School, 1300
Is the price of your pre- December of 2008 and by
gram started in December 2008. Roseanna Drive. There will
scription drugs making you the end of January, participa-
be a meet and greet at
sick? If so, the city has help tion in the program saved
6:15 p.m., followed by the
if you are uninsured or if 333 individuals a total of
meeting at 6:30 p.m.
some of your prescriptions $6,106.62, for an average ment complexes. There are no restrictions and
A Ward II neighborhood
are not covered by insur- price savings of 17.3 percent. Nine out of 10 pharmacies no limits on how many times
meeting is Monday, March
ance. You can pick up your free nationwide participate in the you may use your card.
15, at the Maintenance and
Northglenn is partnering prescription discount card at program. You and your fam- For more information, visit
Operations Building,
with the National League of City Hall, the police depart- ily may use the discount card www.caremark.com/nlc or
12301 Claude Court. There
will be a meet and greet at
Cities and CVS Caremark to ment, recreation center and anytime your prescription is call toll-free 1-888-620-
6:30 p.m., followed by the
make the Prescription local churches and apart- not covered by insurance. 1749.
On the Web: Go to www.caremark.com/nlc to learn more. meeting at 7 p.m.
2 Local Legislative Recap
C i t y C o u nc i l m e e t i n g s um m a r y : for the spring 2010 grant cycle. The
Numbers J an . 2 8, 2 01 0
Present: Joyce Downing, Ervin Baker, Joe
funds would go towards dugout covers,
additional infield mix at Northwest City Council
Open Space, a new backstop at Rotary
to know Brown, Susan Clyne, Carol Dodge, Kim Park and new fencing at Northwest Preview
EMERGENCIES 911
Snetzinger and Gene Wieneke. Absent: Sheri Open Space. Staff has sought letters of
Animal Control 303-450-8886, 911 Proposed agenda items for
Paiz.
upcoming council sessions.
support from residents living in the area,
Animal Impound 303-288-3294 Second Reading
Agenda items may be added or
city organizations and groups that use
Building Permits 303-450-8745 City Council Confirms changed before the sessions. For
Funds Released for Arts,
the ballfields.
City Hall 303-451-8326 Earlier Swear-In Date updates, go to www.northglenn
City Clerk 303-450-8757 Humanities Foundation .org/councilagenda.
City Court 303-450-8701
Council unanimously approved CB- March 4 - Study Session
City Manager 303-450-8709 • Recreation Center plan
1704 and CB-1705 of 2009, so that Council unanimously approved CR-
Communications 303-450-8713 • Bull Reservoir Project update
councilmembers will take office at the 27, which releases $27,060 in funding to
March 11 - Council Meeting
the Northglenn Arts and Humanities
Customer Solutions 303-450-8994
council meeting following certification
• Financial update
of election results and that they may be Foundation. NAHF voluntarily pro-
Fire (non-emerg) 303-452-9910
• Surplus property amendment
posed lowering the funds appropriated
(North Metro Fire Rescue District)
notified of special meetings other than
by the city from $38,000 in response to
• VALE Board appointments and
by letter served to them personally or to
Graffiti Hotline 303-252-3849
the current economic climate. The
terms
their residence. Before, councilmembers
Neighborhood 303-450-8744
had to wait until January following the reduced funding allows for program
Services • Biosolids contract
election to take office. These resolutions continuity in the short term. NAHF sup-
Parks & Trails 303-280-7818 • Grant acceptance for the Huron
plies funds to the Northglenn Youth
Buildings to be Audited
are in line with election results.
Maintenance Street Project
Theatre, the Summer Concert Series,
Planning & Zoning 303-450-8743 March 18 - Study Session
for Energy Performance
Art on Parade and the People’s Choice
Police (non-emerg) 303-450-8897 • General discussion
Carrico Selected as
Award.
Police Records 303-450-8893 March 25 - Council Meeting
Polycarts/Roll-Off 303-450-4004 Ward II Councilmember
Council unanimously approved CR-
• Supplemental appropriation for the
Rentals
22, which approves a contract with
Johnson Controls to do a comprehen- Huron Street Reconstruction
Pothole/ 303-450-4001 Project
Council unanimously approved CR-
Street Repair
sive energy audit of City Hall,
• Open Space Management Plan
Northglenn Recreation Center, 35, which names Leslie Carrico as Ward
Recreation Center 303-450-8800 • Noxious Weed Management Plan
Wastewater Treatment Facility and II councilmember. Carrico and five other
Senior Center 303-450-8801
Water Treatment Plant to see what struc- applicants interviewed with council at a
Snow & 303-450-4001
tural changes could be made to make previous study session, with Carrico
Ice Removal
Other Items:
them more energy efficient. The city winning a secret ballot 5-2. covers the cost of liability insurance for
Storm Drainage 303-450-4001
will pay $21,665, or $.15 per square the juvenile when they perform their
Street Sweeping 303-450-4001
foot. This contract is a continuation of
Police Department
service.
Trash/Special 303-450-4004
the Governor’s Energy Office’s Energy • CR-28 – Council unanimously
Pickup
Granted VALE Funds
Performance Contracting Program. City approved a contract for TZA Water
Utility Billing/ 303-450-8770
Council will decide whether to move Engineers to provide engineering sup-
Cust. Service
forward with the suggestions of the audit port and assistance in administering the
city’s waters rights in 2010 for an amount Council unanimously approved CR-
Volunteer Services 303-450-8904
when it is complete. The savings in ener-
gy costs over time would fund the ener- not to exceed $80,000. Rates remain the 38, which allows the Northglenn Police
Water Conservation 303-450-8982
same for 2010 from 2009. The city has Department (NPD) to accept three
Croke Trails Re-Named
Hotline
gy improvements.
used TZA since 1997. grants worth a total of $11,372 from the
Water/Sewer 303-280-7803
After Gillespie
• CR-29 – Council unanimously city’s Victim Assistance and Law
Water/Sewer 303-451-1289
approved a contract for Fischer, Brown, Enforcement (VALE) Board. With the
24-hr. Line
Bartlett & Gunn (FBBG), a law firm, to grants, NPD will purchase an evidence
Council unanimously approved CR- serve as special water counsel for an refrigerator and freezer for $6,100, 19
23, which renames the trail around amount not to exceed $140,000. FBBG digital cameras for patrol officers and
Croke Reservoir, located at Huron has served as the city’s special water detectives for $3,211 and one high-reso-
Street and Naiad Drive, as the “Bill counsel since 1985. lution digital camera for $2,061 for the
The
Committee Created for
city’s crime scene investigator.
Northglenn Gillespie Nature Trail.” Gillespie was a • CR-30 – Council unanimously
Grant Ditch Trail Re-
former councilmember in Northglenn. clarified that residents can not serve on
Connection Forfeited Property
the Citizens’ Affairs Board and another
Named After Gunderson
board or commission at the same time.
The Northglenn Connection is a • CR-31 – Lee Brown was unani-
monthly publication that is deliv-
Council unanimously approved CR-
ered to the residents of
mously appointed Ward IV member of
By a 6-1 vote, Council approved CR- 39, which creates a Committee on
Northglenn, Colo.
the Citizens’ Affairs Board. His term runs
24, which renames Grant Ditch Trail Jan. 28, 2010, to Jan. 28, 2015. Disposition of Forfeited Property for the
Use it as a reference for city
from Interstate 25 east to Washington Northglenn Police Department. By law,
information and to learn about
• CR-33 – Council unanimously
Street to ”C.A. ‘Gundy’ Gunderson the committee will consist of the district
what is happening in your com-
approved a contract for J&T Consulting
Trail.” Gunderson was a former police attorney for the 17th Judicial District, or
munity.
to perform construction administration
an appointee; the city’s police chief, or
Fence to Separate Rotary
chief for Northglenn.
To suggest topic, story or article
services at a cost of $65,390 for the 2010
an appointee, and a designee from the
ideas for this newsletter contact
Huron Street Reconstruction Project,
Park, Learning Center
City Council, who in this case will be
John at 303-450-8930 or jeisel@
which will rebuild Huron Street from
the city manager. Most of the forfeited
northglenn.org.
104th Avenue to 112th Avenue.
property in this case are cash or other
For Channel 8 television pro-
Council unanimously approved CR- • Action Item – Swanhorst &
real property seized from suspects in
gramming, contact Celeste at
25, which allows Adams 12 Five Star Company, the city’s independent audit
drug and narcotic cases. The commit-
303-450-8713 or
Schools to build a fence on city proper- firm, clarified costs and services they will
tee’s purpose is to make sure that when
colinger@northglenn.org. ty between Rotary Park and the Taylor provide when doing an audit of the city’s
such property is ordered to the NPD by
This publication and past edi-
Learning Center (TLC). Currently, there 2009 financial statements. The city will
a judge, it is used to further drug and law
tions of the Connection are also
is no barrier between TLC, Rotary Park pay a maximum of $40,000 to the firm.
SAFEBuilt to Handle
enforcement as required by law.
available in pdf format at www.
Council approved the action item unan-
and Westview Elementary School. Due
northglenn.org/connection.html.
C ity Council meeting summary: Contractor Licensing
imously.
to the configuration of the parking lot at
TLC, it is often used as an unauthorized
drop-off zone for Westview Elementary.
A fence would encourage using the
F e b . 1 1, 2 0 10 Council unanimously approved CR-
existing sidewalk and designated drop- Present: Joyce Downing, Carol Dodge, Joe 40, which authorizes SAFEBuilt to pro-
off zones for the safety of the students. Brown, Ervin Baker, Leslie Carrico, Susan vide contractor licensing and registra-
The location of the fence does not inter- Clyne, Sheri Paiz and Gene Wieneke. Absent: tion services for the city. SAFEBuilt has
fere with maintenance activities by the provided building permitting, plan
Extra Court Fee for Youth
Kim Snetzinger.
review and inspection services for the
Support for Application
city.
Community Service
city since October 2009. The city will
for Ballfield Grant
pay SAFEBuilt 30 percent of the revenue
generated from contractor licensing and
Council unanimously approved CB- registration. So far in 2010, the city has
Council unanimously approved CR- 1707 of 2009 on second reading, which received approximately $50,000 for
P.O. Box 330061 26, which supports the city’s application would add an additional $4.25 fee to licensing and registration
continued on next page
11701 Community Center Drive for a $73,500 grant for ballfield improve- court-ordered juveniles sentenced to
Northglenn, CO 80233-8061 ments from Adams County Open Space perform community service. The fee
Legislative Correct 2 feet 6 feet
3
Recap, cont. Polycart
Exceptions to Hiring,
Council Study
Position
Promotion Freeze OKʼd Making sure polycarts
Sessions and
are positioned correct- This photo shows proper placement for polycarts. Meetings
ly will make trash pick
Council approved two action
They should be at least 6 feet away from vehi-
up go faster and pre-
items for exceptions to the hiring
cles. There should be a 2-feet separation
vent damage to the
and promotion freeze, CR-156 of
between polycarts. Polycarts should be placed in
City Council
carts or any vehicles.
2008.
Council approved the hiring the gutter and the handles should face the home. Meetings
action item 6-2. 7 p.m., Thur., March 11 and 25
Positions to be filled include:
Study Sessions
Study sessions are held as
Full-time positions:
needed on the first and third
• Parks foreman
Thursdays of each month at 6
• Parks maintenance worker
p.m. Call 303-450-8756 for more
• Lab technician Too close Wrong Not put
information.
• GIS Specialist
• Police officer direction in gutter
Here are some examples of what not to do, including putting them too
• Police services representative Location
close together, in the wrong direction or by placing them on the sidewalk. Study sessions and council
Part-time/seasonal positions:
• Summer camp directors and meetings are held at City Council
Chambers in City Hall, 11701
Community Center Drive
aides
• Seasonal parks maintenance
If you missed the latest council
meeting, catch it on Comcast
workers
• Seasonal aquatics workers
City Helps Oversee Rocky F lats Cable Channel 8 on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays.
• Summer concert assistant
Regular meetings are at 8 a.m.
• Youth sports instructors
DOE seeks to return water flow to original state
and 6 p.m. Study sessions are re-
None of the full-time positions
broadcast at noon and following
are new, and come as the result of
the 6 p.m. council meeting. DVDs
B y Shelley Stanley ing management needs that remain vital
resignations. The summer camp,
can be checked out at City Hall.
Water Quality Coordinator to ensuring long-term protection of
parks maintenance and aquatics
You can also listen to audio
human health and the environment.
workers are part-time seasonal
recordings the day after meetings
The Rocky Flats Stewardship Council Those responsibilities lie with the
workers.
occur at www.northglenn.org.
(RFSC) was formed in February 2006 to Department of Energy (DOE).
The promotion aligns an provide ongoing local government and In June 2007, DOE transferred 3,953
employee’s job classification and community oversight of the post-closure acres of the former site buffer zone to
job responsibilities. management of Rocky Flats, the former the Department of the Interior to man-
Council approved the promo- nuclear weapons plant northwest of age as the Rocky Flats National Wildlife
tion exemption 7-1. Feedback
Other Items:
Denver. Refuge.
The mission of the RFSC is: Currently several dams hold surface
The Public Communications
1. To provide continuing local over- water in retention ponds that are no
sight of activities occurring at the Rocky longer necessary to site operations. At Division is seeking feedback
about The Northglenn Connection.
• CR-36 – Carissa Gonzales
Flats site, to ensure local government the next RFSC meeting on April 5, 2010,
Please contact Celeste Olinger
was unanimously appointed to the
and community interests are met with the DOE will present a proposal to
at 303-450-8713 or colinger@
Northglenn Youth Commission.
regards to long-term stewardship of breach the dams and restore the stream
northglenn.org with your opinion.
• CR-34 – Council unanimous-
residual contamination and refuge man- configuration for creeks traversing the
ly approved a contract for Vision
agement; Rocky Flats site. Breaching of dams will
Land Consultants to be paid
2. To provide a forum to track issues create a flow through situation, allowing
$195,200 for construction man- related to former site employees, includ- the Rocky Flats surface water to flow
agement services on the 2010
Huron Street Reconstruction
ing but not limited to long-term health
benefits and pension programs;
through adjoining creeks and waterways
downstream.
City Spots
Many of the cityʼs activities,
Project. Vision Land will manage 3. To provide an ongoing mechanism Residents concerned about the water
events and meetings occur at
the day to day activities of the to maintain public knowledge of Rocky flow through situation are encouraged
City Hall, the Northglenn
project. Flats and to educate successive genera- to attend the RFSC meeting Monday,
Recreation Center or E.B. Rains
• CR-37 – Council unanimous- tions of ongoing needs and responsibili- April 5 at 8:30 a.m. to voice their com-
Jr. Memorial Park. Here is a map
ly approved the purchase of a
detailing the area, which is
ties regarding contaminant management ments or concerns. The meeting will be
crack seal kettle for $30,477.
southeast of I-25 and 120th Ave.
and refuge management; and held at the Mount Evans Room in the
Crack seal kettles heat up the tar 4. To provide an ongoing forum to airport terminal building at Rocky
that is used to fill in cracks in address all other issues pertinent to Mountain Metropolitan Airport, 11755
streets. The existing kettle is 10 Rocky Flats, as determined by the RFSC Airport Way in Broomfield. 120th Avenue
years old and has required exten- Board of Directors. For more information, please see the
Center Drive
Grant Drive
Community
sive repairs in recent years. The RFSC includes elected officials Introduction to Rocky Flats Surface Northglenn
Recreation
• CR-41 – Council unanimously from nine municipal governments Water Configuration EA presentation Center
approved staff applying for a neighboring Rocky Flats, three commu- available at www.lm.doe.gov/ (Senior Center,
D.L. Parsons
$95,000 grant through Great nity organizations and one individual. Rocky_Flats/Sites.aspx?view=5 on the Theatre)
Outdoors Colorado to pay for the Councilmember Sheri Paiz is the Rocky Flats Legacy Management web-
Northglenn representative on the Board site or call Rocky Flats Public affairs at
Interstate 25
lighting of the proposed skate park
to be located in E.B. Rains Jr. of Directors. 720-377-9672. Webster
Memorial Park. $705,000 has In October 2005, the nearly $7 billion If this topic is of interest to you, Lake
already been secured for the proj- cleanup project was complete, repre- please consider attending the April 5,
ect. senting an important legacy for our 2010 presentations. If you would like to Administration
community. Cleanup significantly learn more about the RFSC, visit them Building E.B. Rains Jr.
Local Legislative Recap by John Eisel, reduced many risks posed by the former at: www.rockyflatssc.org to see an (City Hall, Court, Memorial Park
Police)
Public Communications Specialist weapons site. There are, however, ongo- agenda for the next meeting.
Meet Your Mayor and City Councilmembers
Mayor Ward I Ward II Ward III Ward IV
Joyce Downing Carol Dodge Sheri Paiz Joe Brown Leslie Carrico Ervin Baker Susan Clyne Gene Wieneke Kim Snetzinger
303-457-3542 303-601-3633 720-872-8265 303-255-9166 303-451-5046 303-452-8314 720-308-8759 303-457-0858 303-913-7195
sclyne@northglenn.org ksnetzinger
mayor@northglenn.org cdodge@northglenn.org spaiz@northglenn.org joebrown@northglenn.org lcarrico@northglenn.org ebaker@northglenn.org mayor pro tem gwieneke@northglenn.org @northglenn.org
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Census F orms Mailed Out in March
Form safe to fill out Census Schedule Assistance Centers
News Briefs March - Census forms are Census workers will operate
assistance centers at the follow-
and critical to the area
mailed or delivered to households.
ing locations in Northglenn
Grants Available,
April 1 - National Census Day—
use this day as a point of reference between March 15 and April 16
Spots Open for VALE
B y Je ane t te S anc he z
for sending your completed forms for those people who have ques-
Neighborhood Programs Specialist
back in the mail. tions or need help completing
The cityʼs Victim Assistance and the form:
Law Enforcement (VALE) Board April through July - Census tak-
It ’s e as y.
ers visit households that did not Northglenn Recreation Center,
currently has two vacancies and is
In mid-March, census forms will be
return a form by mail. 11801 Community Center Drive:
seeking applications for organiza-
delivered by mail to every residence
Monday, 8 a.m.-noon, Tuesday
tions to apply for their grants. December - By law, the Census
in the United States and Puerto Rico.
and Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. and
The VALE program aids com- Bureau delivers population infor- Thursday 4-8 p.m.
When you receive yours, just answer
munity programs that help victims mation to the President for appor-
the questions and then mail the form
tionment. Northglenn Christian Church,
and law enforcement in their
back in the postage-paid envelope.
1800 East 105th Place, 303-452-
efforts to assist victims and wit- March 2011- By law, the Census 3787; Tuesday, Wednesday and
One of the shortest census forms in
nesses of municipal and state Bureau completes delivery of Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
history, the 2010 Census form asks 10
criminal violations. redistricting data to states.
Good Shepherd Presbyterian
basic questions and takes about 10
The VALE Boardʼs purpose is to
Church, 650 Kennedy, 303-452-
minutes to complete.
provide a grant process for the
5478; Tuesday, Wednesday,
The forms are available in many
VALE program, to monitor grant
Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-noon
languages and assistance will be avail-
awards and insure grant compli-
*** Crossroads Church, 10451
able in our community. needed to better provide for every-
ance for projects. The board
Huron St., 303-452-5332; Tuesday,
It ’s imp or t ant . one.
meets on as-needed basis.
Wednesday and Thursday, noon-
The U.S. Census is required by the In addition, the data collected by
For more information on apply-
5 p.m.
U.S. Constitution to take place every the census also help determine the
ing for a VALE grant or about join-
***They will have a Spanish
10 years. The Constitution mandates number of seats our state has in the
ing the board, contact Court
speaking clerk at this location.
that everyone be counted, both citi-
Supervisor and VALE
U.S. House of Representatives.
Chairwoman Tammy Sutton at ***Se habla Español.
zens and non-citizens. It ’s s afe .
303-450-8703 or tsutton
Census data is used to determine The census requires less personal
@northglenn.org.
Northglenn’s eligibility for funding. information than a typical credit card
The 2010 Census will help communi- application. For example, the 2010
Volunteers Sought for
ties like Northglenn receive more Census does NOT ask about bank
Canal Cleanup
than $400 billion in federal funds account information, salary or for life to protect the confidentiality
each year for things like hospitals, income, citizenship or immigration of the data. The penalty for unlawful
The next Farmerʼs Highline
job training centers, schools, senior status, and you will not be asked for disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000
Canal and Greenway Trail
centers, bridges, tunnels and other your Social Security number. or imprisonment of up to five years,
Cleanup is set for Saturday,
public works projects, and emer- Your information is used to pro- or both.
March 13, and staff is looking for
gency services. duce statistics. Your private informa- If you don't mail the form back,
about 100 people to scour trails
People from many walks of life use tion is never published and it is con- you may receive a visit from a census
and pick up garbage and debris.
census data to advocate for causes, fidential. taker, who will ask you the questions
Participants should meet at 8:30
rescue disaster victims, prevent dis- By law, the Census Bureau cannot from the form. A census taker must
a.m. at Council Chambers in City
eases, research markets, locate pools share your answers with anyone, follow-up in person with every
Hall, 11701 Community Center
of skilled workers and more. including other federal agencies and address that doesn't mail back the
Drive. A thank-you lunch will be
The 2010 Census will help shape law enforcement entities. Your form in order to obtain the responses.
served at 11:30 a.m.
our local and national future for the answers cannot be used against you The census taker will have proper
In case of poor weather, the
next 10 years. With accurate census by any government agency or court. identification.
event will be moved to March 20.
data, we can create a portrait of our All Census Bureau employees take an When we all answer the Census,
Please register before Sunday,
population and determine what’s oath of nondisclosure and are sworn our needs are heard.
March 7, by calling 303-254-7608
or contacting Jenni Murphy at On the Web: Go to www.2010Census.gov for more information, including the wording on the individual questions.
303-450-8904 or jmurphy@
northglenn.org.
Trees Available for P arks Help F ight Against Child Obesity
Sale at Discount
The Parks, Recreation &
16.3
Cultural Services Department has By the Numbers
B y Amanda P eterson they search for solutions to
trees available for Northglenn resi-
dents to purchase at a significant Percent of children in the United
Director of Parks, Recreation and their childhood obesity
discount from retail prices. States between the ages of 2 and
Cultural Services problems.
19 who are obese. Another 31 were
But these programs alone
Varieties include English Oak, overweight or at risk of becoming
Red Bud, Serviceberry Autumn
At a recent meeting of can’t protect all our chil-
overweight.
Brilliance, Skyline Honeylocust
mayors from across the U.S., dren. We need to work
and Spring Snow Crabapple. SOURCE: ROBERT WOOD
First Lady Michelle Obama together on this issue, and
They range from $25 to $45. JOHNSON FOUNDATION
gave a speech calling on we’ve got a lot of work ahead
Proper planting techniques and
mayors from across the of us if we’re going to save
tree care information will be dis-
country to help her combat this generation of kids.
tributed with each order.
childhood obesity. ical activity they get every private sectors together and Let’s take this opportunity
Trees will be available on April
The First Lady’s attention day, and how that play engage citizens. Playful City to pass the First Lady’s chal-
17 at 12301 Claude Court.
to this issue couldn’t have deficit was hurting both chil- USA is a program created by lenge along to you. Does
For more information or to
come soon enough. dren and communities. KaBOOM!, the national your block have space for a
reserve a tree, contact Joyce
According to a 2009 study She then went on to call non-profit that makes chil- vegetable garden?
Altfeltis at 303-450-8829.
funded by the Robert Wood on all of us to work together dren and communities Can you create a “walking
Payment by check, cash,
Johnson Foundation, 16.3 with different parties to healthier by creating great schoolbus” program for the
MasterCard or Visa is due April 2.
percent of children and ado- ensure that children got places to play. kids in your neighborhood?
lescents between the ages of enough wholesome food and According to a recent Are the streets near your
Bookmobile Schedule
two and 19 are obese, and 31 physical activity to stay Harris Interactive study, in house safe for kids to bike?
in City Changes
percent were overweight or healthy. other parts of the nation, 59 There are hundreds of
at risk of becoming so. Northglenn is already percent of parents and 69 playful ways to help all the
The Rangeview Library District
Although it’s unfortunate hard at work to get our kids percent of low-income par- children of city be healthier,
has started a new bookmobile
when any child is over- on the path on the road to a ents report there is no play- and I’d love to hear them. If
schedule that is valid until May 28.
weight, at these levels, our healthy lifestyle. ground in their neighbor- you’ve got a great idea to
The bookmobile will be stopping
nation is looking at cata- In 2009, Northglenn hood, but in Northglenn, we fight childhood obesity in
in Northglenn twice a week:
strophic consequences in 20 received recognition as a earned our Playful City USA your community, please send
• 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mondays at
to 30 years if we don’t take Playful City USA communi- title by ensuring our children it to apeterson@northglenn
Wyco Park, Irma Drive and Wyco
action immediately to ty for the second time in have the quality time and .org.
Drive
address the root causes of recognition of our initiatives. space they need to play We’ll be keeping an eye
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursdays at
childhood obesity. Playful City USA is a every day, which helps them out for innovative ways to
Kiwanis Park at Gethsemane
In her speech, the First national program that gets stay active, happy and help all our children.
Lutheran Church, 10675
Lady outlined how the kids active and healthy healthy. To take a look at what
Washington St.
removal of play from chil- through play by providing It’s programs such as ours other cities are doing, go to
dren’s lives has seriously cities with best practices and that cities across the nation www.kaboom.org/playfulcity
reduced the amount of phys- tools that bring public and will be looking to replicate as usa.
5
Wondering what to do with
New Spring Break Mini-Camps!
the kids during spring break?
Double Spinner is the most recent
Peopleʼs Choice Award winner.
Scu lptures
Junior ZOO Camp
Ages 5-7
Kids love to draw animals! Join us as we learn to draw a variety
Anime Cartoon Camp
Ages 6-12
Come explore the world of Anime with Young Rembrandts! We
Sought for
of animals found at our local zoo. We will draw giraffes, lions,
tigers, birds, and more. Our final day will result in one large
scene of the zoo, divided into several habitats and incorporating
will spend four days learning about and drawing cartoons in the
Anime style. We will learn to create our own original Anime
characters. We will use a variety of facial expressions and action
Competition
the many animal friends we have learned to draw. and movement to illustrate our scenes. On the final day, we will
pull from what we already learned to draw a large comic book Art on Parade shows
T-TH 1:30-3 p.m.
Mar. 23-25
type scene in the Anime style. off work at E.B. Rains
M-TH 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Fee: $40 res./$45 non-res.
Mar. 22-25 Jr. Memorial Park
Code: 10224 Fee: $50 res./$55 non-res.
B y Michael Stricker
Code: 10225
Cultural Programs and Senior Center
Supervisor and Northglenn Arts and
Call (303) 450-8800 to register or online at Humanities Foundation Director
www.northglenn.org/recxpress
The Northglenn Arts and
Humanities Foundation (NAHF) is
conducting an open entry competi-
tion to select six sculptures valued at
no more than $20,000 each to be
What’s New in Northglenn part of Northglenn’s 2010/2011 “Art
on Parade” on-loan sculpture pro-
gram. The winning pieces will be
placed at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial
Park.
Each of the six finalists will receive
a $500 honorarium to help offset
expenses.
In addition, $1,000 will be awarded
to the artist who is the recipient of
the annual “People’s Choice Award.”
Artists will receive substantial recog-
nition and opportunity to sell; there-
fore, all pieces must be for sale.
The placement of selected pieces
will begin June 2010 and will be on
display until May 2011.
Since the program’s inception in
2001, the NAHF has purchased each
of the People’s Choice winning sculp-
tures. Although the purchase of the
People’s Choice winner is not guaran-
teed, it is the goal of the foundation
to purchase permanent art for the city
through the program.
Two businesses that have recently opened in Northglenn include NorthStar Roofing, left, and
All submissions must be submitted
European Market, right. NorthStar Roofing is a full-service roofing company that also handles
via the CaFÉ Web site:
gutters and insurance claims. It is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 10650 Irma Drive,
www.callforentry.org. Complete
No. 12, in the Industrial Park. Contact them at 720-536-8088 or info@northstarroofingllc.com.
application instructions may be
European Market imports all its products, including meats, cheeses, candy, beverages and
obtained through the CaFÉ Web site.
plenty of other things to eat, from Europe. Located at 10699 Melody Drive unit A near the
For additional questions, please
Northglenn Marketplace, the storeʼs hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
contact Michael Stricker at 303-450-
and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 303-452-4993.
8727 or by e-mail at artonparade@
northglenn.org. Deadline for submis-
sion is March 31
Northglenn Dec. 2009 General Fund Financial Report
Figures are through the end of December
City of Northglenn Jan. 2010 Crime Statistics
- 2009 Annual Budget
The following charts show crime statistics from the Northglenn Police Department for
burglary, motor vehicle theft and theft from motor vehicle in the city over the last six - 2009 Actual Year to Date General Fund Expenditures
Year to Date is 88.6% of the
months as well as from January of a year ago. To report a crime, please call 911. - 2008 Actual Year to Date 2009 Annual Budget
Theft from Motor Vehicle Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft $25M
Total Revenue Components
40 20 15
$21,345,855
$20M
35
$19,527,136
$19,596,811
$19,273,717
12
$18,081,196
$17,072,504
30 15
$15,965,461
$15M
$14,447,678
25
$13,197,954
9
20 $10M
10
$1,737,082
$1,786,180
$1,779,814
$1,297,933
$1,288,122
$1,235,553
$1,303,732
$1,288,505
$8,982,500
$1,206,683
6
$676,056
15
$500,000
$410,899
$256,321
$250,293
$325,921
$5M
10 38 24 17 36 40 21 27 5 16 17 14 20 16 20 15 10 13 11 15 8 10 10
3
5 $0M
Total Taxes Inter- Licenses User Charges Fines & Other General Fund
Revenue government & Permits & Fees Forfeits Revenues Expenditures
0 0 0
Jan09 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan10 Jan09 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan10 Jan09 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan10
Note: Some financial numbers for 2009 are still being compiled. Thus, there may be significant differences
between 2008 and 2009 numbers as well as those contained in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
City Council
Scoreboard Donation
6
Recognizes
Local Teens
B y Jenni Mu rphy
Community Outreach Coordinator
Northglenn High School seniors Sarah
Korody, Jamie Flores and Terina Haney were
named as Metro Mayor’s and Commissioners
Youth Award (MMCYA) winners for the city
of Northglenn.
They were officially recognized at the Feb.
25 City Council meeting.
The purpose of the Metropolitan Mayors
and Commissioners Youth Award is to recog-
nize young people (ages 13 to 19) in our com-
munities who have overcome personal adver-
sity and created positive change in their lives.
These are youth who have shown out-
standing achievement in the areas of direct
service in the community, service to the fam-
ily or service to self.
The MMCYA offers three tiers – city,
City crews recently installed a new scoreboard at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center
county and region. Adams County will rec-
Drive. The scoreboard was paid for with the help of a $2,000 donation by Dickʼs Sporting Goods. The donation
ognize 21 youth March 26. Twenty youth
was approved by City Council as part of CR-147 during the Dec. 10, 2009 meeting.
will be recognized at the regional ceremony
April 17.
Upcoming Events
Ward IV Neighborhood Are you interested in starting a Pearl Street Mall Photo Scavenger Club 22
Meeting
Neighborhood Watch group to help Hunt
keep your neighborhood safe? This is 7-10:30 p.m., Sat., March 6 and
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri., March 26 20, Northglenn Recreation Center,
Meet and greet 6:15 p.m., meeting the meeting for you.
Participants will get a list of things to 11801 Community Center Drive
6:30 p.m., Mon., March 8, Westview Also, learn about the 2010 Census, find and then search the Pearl Street Club 22 is a safe, fun, supervised
Elementary School, 1300 Roseanna how to get a roll-off for beautification Mall in Boulder to find them. Cost is program on the first and third
Drive projects and watch a presentation on $20 for residents, $22 for non-resi- Saturday of each month for kids in
This is a chance for residents to driving under the influence. dents. fifth through ninth grades. The cover
communicate directly with their elected For more information, contact Officer charge is $5.
Travel Film: Israel and
officials with questions, concerns or Paul Skattum at 303-450-8851 or
comments they have about the city pskattum@northlgenn.org. Club 22 also has special activities.
Jordan
and its government. March 6 is the inflatable challenge
course and March 20 is water polo,
For more information, contact
Councilmember Kim Snetzinger at Sales Tax Code Class 10:30 a.m., Wed., March 24, D.L. so bring a swimming suit. Call 303-
Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community 450-8800 for more information.
303-913-7195 or ksnetzinger@ Noon, Friday, March 12, City
Center Drive
Council Chambers, 11701
Blood Pressure Check
northglenn.org or Councilmember
Gene Wieneke at 303-457-0858 or Community Center Drive This film features two neighboring
gwieneke@northglenn.org. countries in the Middle East. The film-
The Finance Department is hosting Noon-12:30 p.m., Wed., March 17,
maker will be on hand to narrate the
this free, hour-long class, which is per- Northglenn Recreation Center,
film. Cost is $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for
Sperry Park Playground fect for new business owners, existing
vendors or potential business owners
students and seniors. For more infor-
11801 Community Center Drive
Improvement Meeting mation, call 303-450-8800. The North Metro Fire Rescue District
who have questions about dealing with will provide free blood pressure
sales and use taxes when engaged in
Flashlight Egg Hunt
6 p.m., Wed., March 10, checks, which can help diagnose
Northglenn Recreation Center, business, both in Northglenn and in sever health risks. Participants will
11801 Community Center Drive the state. For more information, con- receive a monitoring card to keep track
7:30 p.m., Friday, April 2, meet in
tact Robert Greathouse at rgreathouse of changes over multiple visits. For
Staff will present several design the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801
@northglenn.org or 303-450-8773. more information, call 303-450-3017.
options based on Januaryʼs communi- Community Center Drive
ty meeting feedback, budget and safe-
Spring Break Trips
This egg hunt is for the big kid in all
ty zone and space constraints. For of us. After the sun goes down, take SENIOR CENTER
more information, contact Mark In conjunction with Adams 12 Five your flashlight and start search for Events for people ages 55 and older
Hofmeister at 303-450-8780 or
mhofmeister@northglenn.org.
Star School District, the following trips eggs in the grass, which could be filled
with candy or prizes. Check in begins
St. Patrickʼs Day Potluck
are being offered for kids in fifth
at 7:30 p.m., with the start at 8 p.m. Noon, Wed., March 17, Northglenn
through ninth grades. Pre-register
Ward II Neighborhood Once the eggs are collected, everyone Senior Center, 11801 Community
early at 303-450-8800 or
will go inside the recreation center for Center Drive
Meeting
www.northglenn.org/recxpress. If there
are not enough participants, the trips refreshments. Cost is $6 for residents, Get out your green, dust off your
Meet and greet 6:30 p.m., meeting will be cancelled. Meet at the $7 for non-residents. Pre-registration is recipes and join us for this annual
7 p.m., Mon., March 15, Northglenn Recreation Center before REQUIRED. To register or for more event. The Northglenn Senior
Maintenance & Operations Building, the trip. information, call 303-450-8800. Organization will provide the corned
12301 Claude Court beef, cabbage and beverages. Please
Denver Museum of Nature and
ONGOING EVENTS bring a side dish or dessert.
This is a chance for residents to Science
communicate directly with their elected 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon., March 22 Car Seat Fit Station RSVP by March 12. Call 303-450-
8801 for more information.
officials with questions, concerns or Spend the day at the museum, 9 a.m.-noon every Wednesday,
comments they have about the city
Senior Easter Breakfast
where youʼll see an IMAX show and North Metro Fire Rescue Station 64,
and its government. enjoy the exhibits. Please bring a 10550 Huron St.
For more information, contact
Councilmember Joe Brown at 303-
lunch or money to buy lunch. Cost is
$15 for residents, $17 for non-resi-
The North Metro Fire Rescue District and Egg Hunt
hosts a clinic to assist parents in 9 a.m., Fri., April 2, Northglenn
255-9166 or joebrown@northglenn dents. checking for proper installation of their Senior Center, 11801 Community
.org or Councilmember Leslie Carrico Bowling, lunch and a movie infant, convertible and booster seats. Center Drive
at 303-451-5046 or lcarrico@
northglenn.org. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wed., March 24 Citizens will be served on a first- The Northglenn Senior Center will
Enjoy this all-day event, as it starts come, first-served basis. Cost is free. provide a breakfast bagel sandwich,
Neighborhood Watch with bowling, then a stop for lunch
before a matinee in the afternoon. The
For more information on what you
should have ready before you arrive,
fruit, juice, coffee and follow that up
Block Captain Meeting
with an Easter egg hunt. There will
movie will be chosen a few days call 303-252-3017. also be an award for the person for the
6:30-8:30 p.m., Tues., March 16, before and rated G or PG. Cost is best Easter bonnet. Cost is $6. Please
Maintenance & Operations Building, $25 for residents, $27 for non-resi- sign up and pay in advance. For more
12301 Claude Court dents. information, call 303-450-8801.
Watch Ou t for Coyotes in Area 7
Northglenn has never News Briefs
Free Tax Filing for
had a reported human
Seniors, Low-Income
attack by a coyote;
Adams County Tax Assistance
people should scare
will assist seniors and low-income
residents with tax filing from Jan.
them away when seen
25 to April 10.
The filing will be held on a first-
B y John Eisel
come, first-served basis on
Public Communications Specialist
Mondays from 1 to 6 p.m. and
Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Like it or not, coyotes are here to stay
the Northglenn Senior Center,
in Northglenn.
11801 Community Center Drive.
Officers have spotted them through-
Electronic filing is available.
out town. The most frequent sightings
For more information, call 303-
recently have occurred at Northwest
654-6163.
Open Space.
City staff has put up large orange
Donate Bikes
signs at Croke Reservoir and Northwest
Have any old bicycles in the
Open Space to alert residents about the
garage just collecting dust?
possible presence of coyotes.
The brown and grayish canines rarely
The city will take those bikes,
refurbish them, and donate
reach 50 pounds, but they are extremely
them to local kids who may not
adaptable, eating anything from insects
otherwise have a bike.
to small mammals to trash.
Their range of habitation stretches
For more information on donat-
ing or receiving a bike, contact
through all of North America, from
Jenni Murphy at 303-450-8904 or
Alaska to Nicaragua, so the entire Front
jmurphy@northglenn.org.
Range is their natural habitat.
Although they can be spotted
Outdoor Programs
throughout the metro area, actual coy-
Need Volunteers
ote attacks on humans are extremely rare
around Denver, with only 11 in the past
The city of Northglenn is looking
five years. However, five have come
Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW). Coyotes tend to have a brownish gray color with pointed ears and a bushy tail. for volunteers who would like to
since December 2008, according to the
Thankfully, no attack or potentially Males grow to be 25 to 45 pounds heavy, while females reach 22 to 35 pounds. spend some time outdoors this
summer.
Phone Numbers Keep Coyotes Away
The Partners with Parks, Trail
dangerous encounter between coyotes
Partners, Yard of the Month and
and humans has ever been reported in
• If a coyote makes an aggressive Coyotes are here to stay in the Waterwise Yard of the Month pro-
Northglenn, and the city would like to
advance without attacking or you metro area, but here are some grams need residents to help out.
keep it that way.
know of someone who wonʼt stop tips to make sure coyote-human These volunteer spots involve
Prevent unpleasant interactions
feeding coyotes, call the Department incidents are kept to a minimum: cleanup or maintenance of local
between humans and coyotes with these
of Wildlife at 303-291-7727. 1. Donʼt feed coyotes. The coyotes parks and paths or going around
three steps: 1. Don’t feed coyotes. 2.
• If you suspect aggressive behav- will become less afraid of humans the neighborhood judging yards.
Protect pets. 3. Haze coyotes when
ior by a coyote, you can call the and more likely to approach them. Time commitment is an hour a
they are seen.
cityʼs animal hotline at 303-450-8886 (We promise – the coyotes will not week or less.
At first, feeding coyotes may seem
so they can record the sighting. starve.)
If you want to volunteer or have
like an obvious thing not to do, but,
• If a coyote attacks, call 911. 2. Keep an eye out for small pets. more questions, please contact
people with big hearts for animals do
Coyotes donʼt differentiate between Jenni Murphy at 303-450-8904 or
leave food out for coyotes.
domesticated and wild small ani- jmurphy@northglenn.org.
Please don’t do this. If you know
mals. Itʼs all food to them.
Summer Jobs Open
someone who’s doing this, ask them to
3. Scare coyotes away when you
stop. If it continues, please contact the which is when coyotes typically hunt.
see them. Make lots of noise any-
DOW at 303-291-7727. The Northglenn Police Department
From December 2007 to the present, has reports of two coyote incidents in way you can – even throw rocks or Looking for a summer job? The
seven coyote attacks on humans were the last seven years involving small dogs sticks if you have to. city has the following seasonal
reported in the metro area. In at least taken from backyards on the east side of
SOURCE: COLORADO
positions available:
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE Lifeguard, cashier, pedal boat
attendants, park maintenance
four of those attacks, the coyotes had town. The last time, in 2004, the owners
workers, day camp workers and
been fed by humans. watched as a coyote snatched their dog
youth sports instructors.
The truth is, coyotes don’t need from their backyard, next to Fox Run.
It’s also important to obey existing the less they’ll interact with humans, and
Applicants must be at least 16
humans to feed them. Food, water and
to 21 years of age depending on
shelter are already in abundance in the leash laws and to not let your pet roam the better off everyone will be.
the job. Salary range is $7.26 to
metro area; otherwise coyotes wouldn’t free around the neighborhood (cats, If you happen to find yourself uncom-
$11.97, depending on the job.
be here. too). During an attack that occurred Feb. fortably close to a coyote, make noise
Applicants must apply online at
Not feeding coyotes leads into the 23, 2009, in Broomfield, a dog off its and throw whatever you can at the coy-
http://cityofnorthglenn.jobing.com.
second key step – protect your small leash chased a coyote. When the owner ote. If that doesn’t scare it away, DO
Internet access is available at
pets. Coyotes don’t differentiate a wild followed, another coyote came and bit NOT run or turn your back on it. Face
City Hall, 11701 Community
rabbit or mouse from a domesticated cat him. the coyote and back away slowly until
Center Drive. For more informa-
or dog. They can all be prey. The final tip is hazing. If you see a you are a safe distance away.
tion, visit the Web site, call 303-
To protect your small furry ones, don’t coyote near by, scare it away with lots of If you have more questions about coy-
450-8761 or come to the Human
leave them outside all night or day with- loud noises. Even throw small rocks or otes, please go to http://wildlife.state.co
Resources Division, located in
out supervision and keep the lights on sticks to frighten them away. .us/WildlifeSpecies/LivingWithWildlife/
City Hall.
when letting them out at night. Also The hope is that coyotes start fearing Mammals/CoyoteCountry.htm or call
keep an eye out near dawn or dusk, humans again. The more they are afraid, 303-291-7227.
“If I Were Mayor” Essay Contest Open to Seventh Graders
Colorado Mu nicipal L eagu e tax revenue to provide city services. Four winners will be awarded a cer- during the 2009-10 school year.
If you were mayor of the city, how tificate of achievement, a $500 sav- • Essays should be a minimum of
Many youth are not aware of the would you explain the importance of ings bond and the opportunity for 400 words and a maximum of 600
valuable services that their municipal- municipal government to other chil- their teachers and parents to attend words.
ities (cities and towns) provide and dren in your community or school? the 88th CML Annual Conference • One essay submitted per student.
how services are funded. Now you have the chance to do June 22 to 25 in Breckenridge. Entries are due to the CML office
Drinking water, trash collection, just that. The Colorado Municipal Winners will present their essay dur- by Tuesday, April 13. Mail to 1144
parks, recreation centers, police offi- League (CML) and Colorado Trust ing a luncheon. Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203.
cers, street lights, trailway systems are inviting seventh grade students to Contest rules are as follows: If you have questions about the
and crosswalks, to name a few, are all write an essay explaining what they • The contest is open to all contest or you are interested in sub-
provided by your municipal govern- would do if they were the mayor of Colorado seventh-grade students, mitting an essay, contact Lisa White
ment. Cities depend heavily on sales the city. home schooled or attending school at lwhite@cml.org or 303-831-6411.
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Phone: 303-451-8326
Fax: 303-450-8708
March 2010
Used Motor Oil Heats Two City Bu ildings
Solid Waste Division can collect up to five gallons of used motor oil per week during trash pick up
B y No r m B e ll air pressure and ignited.
Public Works Superintendent The heat produced by these units is
estimated to have supplied 40 percent of
The city of Northglenn has always the heating needs at the equipment stor-
encouraged residents to recycle. age building and virtually 100 percent of
Recycling conserves precious natural the heating requirements for the fleet
resources, reduces the volume of trash service building.
sent to the landfill and helps keep operat- The furnaces are estimated to have
ing costs low. paid for themselves in the first four years
But did you know that Northglenn of operation and it continues to save tax-
uses recycled motor oil to heat buildings? payer dollars every month of operation.
For the past 10 years, the city has been The furnaces are capable of burning
heating two shop buildings with used No. 1 and No. 2 fuel oil, motor oil, auto-
motor oil. These buildings are an equip- matic transmission fluid, hydraulic oil
ment storage/electro-mechanical build- and gear oil as long as it is mixed not to
ing at the Northglenn Water Treatment exceed 50 SAE.
Plant and the city’s fleet maintenance Oils containing contaminants such as
shop at the Maintenance and Operations antifreeze, gasoline, naptha, chlorinated
Facility. cleaning solvents or oil additives cannot
Servicing Northglenn’s fleet of approx- be used.
imately 250 vehicles and pieces of equip- The Solid Waste Division will collect
ment produces a lot of used oil. As a up to five gallons of used motor oil per
result of these operations, the city is con- week from eligible residences.
sidered a waste oil generator by the state Oil needs to be placed in clear plastic
and is eligible to burn the used oil as a one-gallon containers with the resident’s
heat source. address clearly marked on the containers.
The Solid Waste Division also pro- Used and rinsed one-gallon milk jugs
vides curbside collection of used motor work well for this purpose.
oil for residential trash customers. Since a lot of Northglenn residents
In 1999, the city purchased and prefer to “do-it-yourself” and do their
installed two EPA-approved oil burning own oil changes on their personal vehi-
Top: The cityʼs fleet maintenance shop, inside the Maintenance and Operations
furnaces and oil storage tanks. cles, RVs, boats and off-road equipment,
Facility, is heated with used motor oil. Vehicle maintenance leaves a lot of used oil.
The equipment storage building has a this is a win-win situation for both resi-
Instead of disposing of it elsewhere, the used oil is filtered and stored in large stor-
320,000 BTU furnace and the fleet serv- dents and the city.
age tanks outside the building. Above: When staff turn on the heat to the building,
ice building unit is rated at 500,000 BTU. If you have any questions regarding
the filtered oil is pumped up to the furnace.
Filtered oil is pumped from the tanks waste oil disposal, please contact the
to the furnace, where it is atomized under Solid Waste Division at 303-450-4004.
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