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Je co Public Health gives PSA on summer fun around high water Wheat Ridge City Council: New playgrounds, parking lots and more
BY JO DAVIS JDAVIS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Wheat Ridge City Council met on June 26 for a regular session. Here are the actions that will impact the community soon.
The Rec Center will get a new parking lot e Wheat Ridge Recreational Center will receive a new parking lot. e council approved a resolution to award Sunland Asphalt and Construction of Littleton, CO the contract. According to the resolution, the parking lot has been deteriorating because of soil issues since its opening in 2020.
Sunland’s bid will cost the city $485,900.72. According to the resolution, the Recreation Center will shut down between Aug. 21 and 27, 2023 for repairs. In case of emergencies, the city requires Sunland to nish work by September 29, 2023.
For more information on the contract, Sunland’s bid, and more, see Item 1a on Wheat Ridge Speaks.org
BY JO DAVIS JDAVIS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted a wetter-than-normal June. In fact, the agency predicted that Colorado wouldn’t experience its usual summer drought. After enduring a month of hail storms and monsoon-like rains, the Jefferson County community now must navigate summer activities and high water levels. e usual tubing, swimming, boating and other water activities are not prohibited. However, the Je erson County Public Health Department wants you to remember a few rules to stay safe when engaging in higher water levels. Here are some reminders, re-
Anderson Park gets a new playground
The city received a portion of the sale of the Denver Broncos Football Club in 2022. Since then, the city has been vetting projects to fund, with special attention on those projects which will impact Wheat Ridge kids.
During the Monday meeting, the council approved funding a new playground at Anderson Park. e resolution appropriates $384, 662.99 to GameTime. e company will install the new playground at Anderson Park.
According to the GameTime proposal, some of the parts will take up to 18 weeks to ship. is means that the playground will not be ready for this summer season, of course. For more information about GameTime, the sale proceeds, or the new playground, check out Item 1c on Wheat Ridge Speaks.org.
Wheat Ridge and a Je co Housing
Authority focus on The Ives e Ives is considered a transitoriented housing community on 44th and Wadsworth in Wheat Ridge. It’s a ordable housing overseen by Foothills Regional Housing, a Jefferson County housing authority. During the council meeting, the city council approved $1.9 million for e Ives. e funding is $1,970, 630 in Private Activity Bonds that the city can assign. e bonds are meant to stimulate jobs and help expand the community, according to the
Seasons of Our Mountains
resolution. Assigning the bonds to Foothills Regional Housing for e Ives does satisfy the bond’s purpose. Expect more information on how the funds will be allocated in future meetings. For more information, see Item 2, on Wheat Ridge Speaks.org.
July is o cially Parks and Recreation Month
Mayor Bud Starker declared the
