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Month: March 2021

Golden Police Virtual Community Update for District 2 (Mar 18, 2021)

On March 18th, 2021, the Golden Police Department’s Officers Page and Guess joined Mayor Pro Tem Brown and Councilor Dale (Ward 3) and myself (Ward 4) for a virtual community safety update.

Wards 3 and 4 (District 2) encompass the Central and North areas of Golden. Which ward do you live in? Find your location on the Golden Ward Map here.

Presentation focus
o Recent crime trends in Golden, especially changes during 2020
o We were joined by Commander Greenwell of Lakewood from the Colorado Metro Auto Theft Taskforce regarding crime trends related to vehicular theft in the Denver Metro and Golden areas
o Attendees received actionable home safety tips
o Officers Page & Guess provided a Q&A session at the end for attendees.

View Community Safety Update video

Note: The various speakers are only on audio. The Presentations on auto theft trends and crime prevention tips show as video as the session progresses.

Thank you to the women and men of the Golden Police Department for assisting with this evening’s presentations and tips, as well as for the daily work you do in keeping our community safe.

Additional Resources from meeting

March ‘21 Weekend Update

Golden Safety, Council updates, School of Mines IGA, District 2 Golden Police Safety Presentation and Q&A, Golden Water Resources, US 6 & Heritage intersection, and more…

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Good morning!

The weather this weekend has me feeling optimistic! Plus, we have more vaccine doses, reduced case trends and opportunities to return to school for more of our children.

City Council has also been able to add back more traditionally Golden-centric issues. It’s great to continue progress from last year and accelerate efforts to enhance and preserve Golden!

I can also share that Golden’s financial condition remains strong and is bouncing back after critical belt-tightening last year combined with our diverse economy. In fact, January 2021 actually saw both increased Sales and Use tax receipts for the City from the year before.

Yet, our economic recovery remains uneven, and Historic Downtown businesses are still facing a road to recovery. To support vitality and a more thriving downtown, City Council recently voted to allow seasonal use of parking lanes by local businesses, based on successful lessons learned this past year.

I want to share a few updates and opportunities to get involved around Golden. NOTE: several items happening or due this week!

Stay safe,


Bill Fisher, RN
Ward 4 City Councilor
Golden, Colorado

US 6 & Heritage
Similar to the Linking Lookout project for US 6th and 19th a couple years back, Golden is working with Jefferson County and the state to redesign the US 6th and Heritage Road intersection.The second of several public input sessions was held February 24th. 

You may still comment and take the survey here (only through March 10th), as well as watch the Feb 24th meeting presentation and see graphics of the four options presented. 

There is funding for the study and design, but no identified funding yet for construction. Hopefully this process creates a shovel-ready option in case Federal funding becomes available. 

The Golden Transcript’s Paul Albani-Burgio has a nice article on this process and alternatives.

School of Mines & Golden IGA
InterGovernmental Agreement
After years of input and negotiations, we are expecting to have an IGA come before Council for a vote this Spring. 

Mayor Pro Tem Brown joined me and City Manager Slowinski for a public meeting for residents this past December, and the attorneys have made final tweaks to the draft. Along with the IGA there is a second “Operational IGA” Golden and Mines are working on. Click the link below for details. 
View Draft IGAs & FAQ

Mines Community Updates: if you want to receive notices about the quarterly Golden community meetings, email operations@mines.edu to be added to the list. Quarterly meeting dates and presentations are here: https://www.mines.edu/operations/community-news/

Zoning “In” – Golden’s Zoning Code Update
We should pay attention to the first major overhaul of our zoning code in 50 years. And more than two years in the making, this may affect what you can do with your property and what your neighbors can do next door.

Watch the video presentations, especially the January 28, 2021 Draft presented to the community. You may still provide comment and feedback via Guiding Golden, or email me or City staff.

Tune in March 23rd for a City Council study session discussion about the draft Zoning language with our Planning Commission.

Read the March Golden Informer article with additional Zoning information.

Remember: There will be more opportunities to provide input throughout Spring and Summer, please stay engaged and share your thoughts!

District 2 Golden Police Safety Presentation
Just announced! 

Residents of Wards 3 & 4 are encouraged to join us for a Virtual GPD Community Safety Presentation with Q&A on Thursday, March 18th at 6pm online.

I am co-hosting this community event with Mayor Pro Tem Casey Brown and Ward 3 Councilor Jim Dale with special thanks to our Golden Police Department.
– Get updates on what’s been happening in Golden and Wards 3 and 4 over the past year.
– Learn how we can stay safer, and watch a presentation on auto theft trends by the Colorado Metro Auto Theft Task force. 
– Tips for crime prevention will also be offered, followed by an opportunity for community members to ask questions.

Pre-register for the District 2 Safety Presentation

I’m proud of the work our Golden Police Department has been doing on our behalf, no more so than this past year. Thank you to the women and men of the GPD, and I appreciate their participation in this event!

Monthly Golden Safety Academy for residents 
from the Golden Police DepartmentDive in deeper and join one or all of this great series of monthly virtual events. 

The next meeting is virtual this week! March 10th, 6pm, and covers Residential Crime Prevention Tips. Learn more and sign up here.

Golden Boards & Commissions
Pro resident tip: our volunteers drive much of the progress in maintaining and improving Golden! Consider whether there is an opportunity for you to join in this effort.

Get involved! You have just a few more days to submit an application to be a volunteer on one of our terrific boards and commissions (due this Friday, March 12th). https://www.cityofgolden.net/government/boards-commissions/Apply

City Council recently met with each Board & Commission chair to collaborate on their 2021 Work Plans. Read more about each plan to learn about the tremendous work underway! (scroll down the agenda for specific work plans).

Golden Water Resources
Finally, a note of caution regarding our water resources
We know Colorado remains in a serious drought condition. 

Golden continues to have strong water resources and rights, with multiple reservoirs and decades of forward-thinking planning. 

To do our part in addressing challenges of drought and continue to think ahead to ensure continued need water supplies, Golden is asking all users to voluntarily reduce irrigation use this year by 10% (e.g. limit outside watering to 3x/week).Read more about Golden’s Water Division and resources here.

Look through a good article in the March Golden Informer. 

For a great visual primer on Golden’s water supplies, review the Water Conservation and Efficiency presentation (from our city water website).

COVID-19 Vaccine
Beginning March 5th, people 60+ are now eligible for vaccination. Inclusion for people 50+ as part of 1B.4 starts approximately March 21st (view full vaccine rollout phases and eligibility) 

As many of us are seeking more COVID-19 vaccine resources, I’d like to share some additional links worth investigating.

– State of Colorado: Where to get vaccinated
– JeffCo Public Health: COVID-19 case count and vaccine info (Note: JCPH Arvada vaccine location now accepting 65+)
– State of Colorado Vaccination pre-registration: https://www.comassvax.org
– Vaccine Spotter: https://www.vaccinespotter.org/CO/
– Kaiser Pre-registration website (do not have to be a member)
– JeffCo Public Health Vaccine Clinic information 
– Mobility Issues? Check here for Denver regional resources.
– State of CO voice hotline: 1-877-268-2926, staffed 24hrs a day.And please remember to Stay Safe Golden! Wear masks, continue physical distancing, limit unnecessary travel, wash your hands.

Feedback? Email bill@williamfisher.com and visit www.WilliamFisher.com for regular updates and to communicate your thoughts, ideas and concerns.Copyright (C) 2021 Bill Fisher for Golden Ward 4. All rights reserved.Update Preferences | Unsubscribe