Edgewater City Weekly: June 8, 2018

From the City of Edgewater:

Former Mayor John Fox passed away on June 1, 2018. John was first elected Mayor in 1997 and served until 2003 and was the recipient of the Smart Growth award for his work with Metro Mayors. The City sends our deepest condolences to his wife, Connie and the rest of his family and friends.

City Clerk

Primary Election: This past week, you should have received your ballots for the Primary Election. Please remember that the City of Edgewater, 2401 Sheridan Blvd., is a valid drop off location for Jefferson County ballots. Doors to City Hall are open between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday, and 7:00 am – 7:00 pm on Election Day, Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

Police Department

Shield Fundraiser: There is a fundraiser at Lakeside Amusement Park on June 14th, 2018. The tickets are being sold at the PD and City Hall for $10 per person. This gives full admissions, parking, and an all access wristband for all the rides. (Normally $25-$30 per person) All tickets purchased, 100% goes to Shield 616. People can also go to the park that day and mention the fundraiser when purchasing their tickets and the funds will go to Shield 616. Proceeds to Shield 616 will benefit Lakeside, Edgewater, Morrison and Mountain View Police Departments.

Jefferson County Public Library

Jeffco Residents Invited to Preview Edgewater Library Plans: Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) and the City of Edgewater are hosting one more community meeting to preview plans for the new Edgewater Library. Library executives and representatives from the Humphries Poli Architects will present an overview of the floorplan, features and amenities of the new Library, currently under construction and planned for opening in the fall. The last preview meetings will be held:

• Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. This meeting, hosted by JCPL, will be held at the Edgewater Recreation Room, 5845 W. 25th in Edgewater. Light refreshments will be served.

Public Works Department

Street/ Alley Maintenance: The City of Edgewater will be working with a vendor to provide crack sealing on streets and alleys throughout Edgewater, throughout the next month. Crack sealing is an important step in protecting the integrity of our asphalt and prolonging the life of the investment the City has made over the past five years. The process will involve cleaning of cracks and the filling cracks with asphalt sealant. The process will not provide prolonged street/ alley closures and will be limited to small areas for short periods of time. If there are any questions or concerns with this process, please call 720-763-3012. Thank you for your patience with this process.

Summer Watering: It’s drier than usual this year, and we need everyone to use water efficiently. As warmer weather approaches, we’re reminded just how important it is to use water wisely. Past, present and future: Water connects us all. Below are some points to remember when watering this summer.

• Water during cooler times of the day — lawn watering is not allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Water no more than three days per week.
• Do not allow water to pool in gutters, streets and alleys.
• Do not waste water by letting it spray on concrete and asphalt.
• Repair leaking sprinkler systems within 10 days.
• Do not irrigate while it is raining or during high winds.
• Use a hose nozzle with a shut-off valve when washing your car.

Code Enforcement

Code Violation Reporting: Just a reminder that if you see any code issues please contact Code Enforcement by email at codeenforcement@edgewaterco.com or by phone at 720-459-3297. Large Item Pick-up: Our next large item pickup is scheduled for June 19, 2018. If you did not sign up for this pickup, you can go to our website for more details on the next scheduled pickup as well as what items are allowed and not allowed.

Graffiti: If you see any graffiti anywhere in the city, whether it is on your property, a neighbor, or city property, please report it immediately so it can be removed as soon as possible.

Parks and Recreation

Citizen Park: There has been a lot use of the horse shoe pit on the south side of the park as a dog park. This area is used frequently for horse shoe tournaments and leagues, and we have seen more dog waste being left in the area. If you do bring your dog into the horse shoe pit area, please be respectful and pick up your dog waste. The Parks department has placed 4 dog poop bags receptacles around the park, one at each entrance, so everyone has plenty of opportunities to take care of their park.

Edgewater Market and Music: Our first Market and Music for the season is set for June 21st. Please come out to see our Market and Music every Thursday night starting June 21st from 5pm-8pm. Music will start at 6pm. For more info please visit www.playedgewater.com.

Senior Trips: Come out and watch the Colorado Rockies take on the New York Mets. We still have spots available for the June 21st game. The bus leaves the Recreation Room (5845 W. 25th Ave.) at 12:15pm for a 1pm game time. Lunch is not provided so plan on bringing your own or purchasing at the game. Also make sure to check the Coors Field Bag Policy before you go. Registration can take place online at www.playedgewater.com or in person at 2401 Sheridan Ave.

Youth Baseball: Registration for youth baseball ends on July 6th. For Summer 2018 Edgewater will be offering a 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12-year-old leagues. Each age group will have 8 weeks of practice and 6 weeks of games. Practices will be on Wednesday nights and games will take place Saturday mornings. Visit www.playedgewater.com to register or in person at 2401 Sheridan Blvd.

Start Smart T-Ball: For the 3-5-year-old age group we have Start Smart T-ball starting July 7th. Again, please register early as registration ends two weeks before to get all of the information out to everyone. Start Smart is a fun program for the parents and the kids. One parent/guardian must be present to help coach the participant for each practice. To register visit www.playedgewater.com or in person at 2401 Sheridan Blvd.

Skyhawk Sports Camp: Skyhawk’s provides a safe, fun, non-competitive environment to teach sports to children ages 4 to 14. Our programs are designed to give each child a positive introduction into sports and ensure they walk away with a smile on their face wanting to learn more. Our knowledgeable and patient staff uses a variety of games and activities to give each athlete an overview of the sport while building valuable skills. Since 1979, Skyhawk’s have taught over two million boys and girls life skills through sports.

• Mini-Hawk Camp (Soccer, Baseball, Basketball) June 18-June 22
• Flag Football Camp July 9th-July 13
• Skyhawk’s Soccer Camp August 6-August 10
• Registration can only be taken through Skyhawk’s website at www.skyhawks.com/colorado.

Adult Softball: Fall softball season starts July 26th. Men’s softball fills up fast so please get your registration in early. Co-ed softball will start that same week. Co-ed softball will take place on Monday nights from 6pm-10pm. Men’s Softball will take place on Thursday nights from 6pm-10pm. All registration can be done online at www.playedgewater.com or in person at 2401 Sheridan Blvd. Adult Softball Free Agents: If you are looking to be on a team but don’t have a team of your own, please sign up to be a Free agent for adult softball under the Adult Sports tab under “Free Agents”. To register visit www.playedgewater.com or in person at 2401 Sheridan Blvd.

Senior Connections

Chronic Conditions Self-Management: An evidence-based program from Stanford University, living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions Management Program is a workshop given two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders. Classes are highly participative, where mutual support and success build the participant’s confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. CLASS DATES/TIME: Seven Tuesdays June 5,12, 19 26, and July 10,17, and 24 (No July 3rd); 10 AM to 12:30 PM; Light snacks provided.

Joel Newton

Joel has been a resident of Edgewater, Colorado with his family since 2012. He is the Executive Director of local education nonprofit Edgewater Collective and Editor of the Edgewater Echo.