Election Results
However you feel about the election results, we can all breathe a sigh of relief that the phone calls, mailings, and political ads are over for a while. The only strictly-Golden ballot issue concerned allowing 16 and 17-year olds to vote in municipal elections. It did not pass. To see the other results, check the Jefferson County Election results page.
Today’s Events
10AM – Dinosaur Ridge – TriceraTOTs
1PM – Tour the City’s Recycling Facility.
5PM – Woman’s Wilderness for Teens
5:30PM – Untamed – Medicine in Wilderness
6:30PM – Pulk (Winter Sled) Building Clinic
The Planning Commission meets tonight at 6:30PM. As a result of clerical error nearly 20 years ago, a small part of the roundabout at Ulysses and South Golden Road was built on a sliver of land that belonged to the owner of Peerless Tyre & gas station. The City became aware of the problem when they began design work on a new sidewalk in that area. To solve the problem, they are swapping some right-of way that the City will not need for the right-of-way belonging to Peerless Tyre and paying some cash for the land. The Commission will study the proposed deal and decide whether to approve it tonight.
The Commission will then consider a significant change to the Sustainability requirements for commercial and multifamily structures (3 units or more). The new standards include adding photovoltaic cells or paying cash-in-lieu when solar is not an option; installing programmable thermostats; installing separate electric meters for each unit; demonstrating energy efficiency using modeling software; including space for recycling bins; and including one car charging station for every 15 parking spaces. Developers can get extra sustainability points for water conservation, stormwater runoff reduction, green roofs, water conserving plumbing fixtures, bicycle parking, proximity to bus stops, planting extra trees, using energy efficient windows, and more. If you’re interested in the details (or are likely to be developing a commercial or multifamily building in Golden), review the meeting packet.
Finally, they will adjourn to a study session in which they will discuss some options to preserve neighborhood character as redevelopment comes to an R-2-zoned area in the North Neighborhoods.
Live Music Tonight
Old Capitol Grill – Wintery Wednesdays Concert Series, 6-9PM
Rock Rest Lodge – Dave Frisk, 6PM
Thursday Preview
10:15AM – Let’s Dance for toddlers at the Library
6PM – World War I lecture at the History Museum
6:30PM – Guys Night at Big Ring Cycles
