greenwood village newsletter april 2013

GRAND OPENING OFVILLAGE GREENS PARK NORTH We have waited and it is finally here. Please help us celebratethe grand opening of the new and improved Village GreensPark North on Saturday, April 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. You can

enjoy our nearly 100 obstacle single trackmountain bike trail and play our 18-hole discgolf course. It is the newest major park inGreenwood Village since the opening ofWestlands Park in 2000. Village Greens ParkNorth is a great reminder of how lucky we areto live and work in Greenwood Village. Hopeto see you and your family at the grandopening!

ARAPAHOE ROAD AND I-25 INTERCHANGESTUDY COMPLETE I am happy to report the Federal Highway

Administration (FHWA) and Colorado Department ofTransportation (CDOT) approved a Finding of NoSignificant Impact for the Arapahoe and I-25 interchangeimprovements. This is a major project milestone thatcompletes the study and allows the project to be eligible forfunding and future construction.

The next step in the process is final design of the fullinterchange improvements. Design will begin this summerand be finalized by the end of 2014. Construction of theproject will begin when funding is identified. There will bephased construction to minimize inconvenience. Funding hasbeen secured for a first phase which includes the YosemiteStreet improvements. These improvements include a secondnorthbound left turn lane on Yosemite Street at ArapahoeRoad, a northbound right turn lane on Yosemite Street at theYosemite Circle signalized intersection, and construction of anoise wall along the west side of Yosemite Street south ofArapahoe Road, and along the south side of Arapahoe Roadwest of Yosemite Street. These improvements are slated tobegin at the end of 2014 or early 2015.

In the interim, work continues to secure funding for allimprovements to the interchange at Arapahoe Road and I-25.Greenwood Village, along with representatives of ArapahoeCounty, and the City of Centennial continue to seekassistance from federal legislators to support federal fundingfor improvements and reconstruction of this essentialinterchange. The Arapahoe Road/I-25 Interchange lies in the

midst of the southeast I-25 Corridor, which produces almost30 percent of the state’s domestic product. Arapahoe Road isa critical east-west roadway link.

Watch for more information on the final design of the entireproject in a future Newsletter, visitwww.I25ArapahoeRoadEA.com or contact Tom Reiff,Transportation Planner II, at 303-486-5748 [email protected].

SMARTER MEDICAL DISPATCH COMING FOR SMFRA South Metro Fire Rescue Authority (SMFRA) is launchingan enhanced Priority Medical Dispatch this Spring. Whena citizen calls 9-1-1 (from an area that is served bySMFRA), the police or sheriff ’s 9-1-1 Center receiving thecall will contact SMFRA. SMFRA units will respond withlights and sirens (Code 3) or without lights or sirens. If theSMFRA dispatcher determines that the call is not a life-threatening emergency, they will dispatch a new servicecalled Advanced Resource Medic (ARM). This Medic and atransport unit will respond to the call, but not Code 3unless the call is upgraded to a life-threatening emergency.When firefighters and ambulances run with lights andsirens, there is a greater potential for an accident. Byminimizing the number of times an emergency vehicleresponds Code 3, the danger of a potential accident isreduced. The ARM will be staffed by an advanced practiceparamedic and a nurse practitioner.

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MAYOR RONreports

Ron [email protected]

Arapahoe Road and I-25 Interchange.

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VISIT THE MADDEN MUSEUM OF ART

Since the 1960s,developer John Maddenhas built a legacy ofhigh quality buildingsacross the country andin Greenwood Villagewhich depicts his talentfor balancingarchitecture, art andlandscaping. As part ofhis approach to masterplanning anddevelopment, theinspiration for hisbuildings has come fromJohn’s and his wifeMarjorie’s love of the arts.

The Madden Museum of Art, located in his Palazzo Verdibuilding at 6363 South Fiddler’s Green Circle, celebrated theopening of Inspired by Art: The Building of a Legacy in

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Marjorie and John Madden, Cynthia Madden-Leitner, andMayor Ron Rakowsky at the Madden Museum of Art.

The Madden Museum of Art photo“ Hermann Herzog, Making HayWhile the Sun Shines,” John W.Madden Jr.’s newest addition to hiscollection.

continued from page 3March. This fabulous exhibit showcases the artwork collectedby the Maddens during their 50 years of world travel,exploration, philanthropy and office building development.Curated by his daughter and Museum of Outdoor ArtsExecutive Director and co-founder Cynthia Madden-Leitner,the exhibit features work from notable Italian, Chinese andAmerican artists as well as a featured collection of 19thCentury Italian Macchiaioli paintings.

There is no charge to visit The Madden Museum of Art toview this amazing private art collection. I strongly urge youto visit Madden’s unique and personal collection presentedfor the first time to the public in its entirety. You can learnmore about the Madden Museum of Art atwww.MaddenMuseum.com.

GREENWOOD VILLAGEWELCOMES KAISERPERMANENTE The City Council, staff and myself are pleased to welcomeKaiser Permanente to the Village Center area. Kaiser’s plansare under way to operate a new customer contact center in120,000 square feet of office space at 6560 Greenwood PlazaBoulevard. This address is not in Greenwood Village;however, it is directly adjacent and located in unincorporatedArapahoe County. Kaiser Permanente’s new location will add500 new jobs to our local economy in the next three years.

We are ecstatic that Kaiser Permanente chose the south areaas their new location in the Denver metro area to grow andthrive. Today, Kaiser Permanente has 6,000 employees thatwork in Colorado and four million health plan membersnationwide.

ANOTHER DROUGHT: WE NEED YOUR HELP Drought is a natural phenomenon that has occurred atvarying intervals throughout history. No one can predict howlong droughts will last or their severity. As citizens and localgovernment representatives, we must be prepared torecognize drought conditions early and appropriatelyrespond.

Through water districts, Greenwood Village is served byDenver Water, their supplier. Accordingly, Denver Water’snew mandatory water restrictions effective April 1 as

Dillon Reservoir is Denver Water’s largest storage facility andholds nearly 40 percent of Denver Water

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summarized on page 14 of this Newsletter impact GreenwoodVillage. If we all follow the new water restrictions, ouractions will help ensure the future of our water supply.

Your Village is doing its part to conserve water. In additionto the water conservation practices in place prior to this year’sdrought, we continue to identify and implement asappropriate a number of measures in the course of normaloperations to reduce the Village’s water consumption. Thesemeasures are summarized on page 15 and may have someimpact on the aesthetics and recreation of our community.We will make every effort to maintain the quality of ourcommunity while practicing responsible water use. Weappreciate the cooperation of our residents and businesscommunity in this effort and trust that all of us will continueto do our part and conserve water, our most preciousresource. GGVV

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RAMBLE WITH RON Ramble with Ron will begin in May. Please watch for days andtimes on the website at www.greenwoodvillage.com and in theMay Newsletter. If you have some ideas or suggestions aboutliving or working in Greenwood Village that you would like toshare with Mayor Ron Rakowsky, send him an email [email protected] or call the Mayor’s Office at303-486-5745.

27Memorial DayCity Facilities

ClosedNo ResidentialTrash Service

Provided, PickupOne Day Later

6Tiny Art Studio

City Council Study Session

6 p.m. • City HallMeeting 7 p.m.

CIP Public Hearing

Adult Men’s, CoedSoftball Begins

2Opera Colorado

Arias & Ensemble7 p.m. • Curtis

Last Day ForPhotography

Exhibit • Curtis

28Renewing Your

Skills WithRick Brogan AndKevin Weckbach

PTR CommissionCity Hall • 7 p.m.

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1513 16GVAHC Meeting

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P&Z CommissionCity Hall • 7 p.m.

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NorthGrand Opening

Rain Date • 1 p.m.

All ColoradoWinners Reception5:30 p.m. • Curtis

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Cancer Society5K Walk

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Study Session6 p.m. • City Hall

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Facility

Renewing YourSkills • Curtis

P&Z CommissionCity Hall • 7 p.m.

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Arias & EnsemblesCity Council

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BOAA6:30 p.m.City Hall

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITYCOMMISSION APPOINTMENTThe following resident was appointed by the Greenwood Village City Council:

Elizabeth KastendieckArts and Humanities Council District 1

For more information on how to serve on a Village board orcommission, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-486-5752.

PUBLIC HEARING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

May 6, 2013 at 7 p.m. at City Hall

The City Council will be conducting a Public Hearing forcitizens to provide comments and suggestions on neededimprovements within the Village to be considered during thedevelopment of the 2014-2019 Capital ImprovementProgram. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is aprogram to plan the physical development and maintenanceof the community’s infrastructure over the short- and long-term. The program includes: roads, drainage, transportation,parks, trails, and public use facilities. The public hearing willbe held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6060 SouthQuebec Street. For more information, please contact DerekSlack, City Engineer, at 303-708-6138.

GREENWOOD VILLAGECELEBRATED ARBOR DAY ON APRIL 1, 2013 Mayor Ron Rakowsky and members of Boy Scout Troop457 celebrated Arbor Day with the replacement planting oftwo Pyramidal European Hornbeams at City Hall.Councilmembers Denise Rose and Tom Bishop assisted withthe plantings. Please join the Village as we continuecelebrating Arbor Day with a fishing derby at Tommy DavisPond on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Free pancake breakfasttickets are available at City Hall for all residents. GGVV

Tree plantingat City Hallwith Troop457: ZachUpthegrove,Travis Valdez,Devin Ginnand AaronEydinov, MayorRakowsky andCouncilmemberDenise Rose.

Devon Buckels, South Platte RiverUrban Waters Partnership Coordinator,presents Greenwood Village with its24th Tree City USA Award.

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CouncilmemberTom Bishop

and Troop 457planting apyramidalEuropean

Hornbeam atWilliam

McKinleyCarson Park.

NEW MAYOR’SSHOW PROGRAM —PREMIERES MAY 3 SENIOR LIFE: GROWING UP TOGETHERSeniors and caregivers will be confrontedwith challenges and difficult decisions thatneed to be made regarding their quality oflife. On this edition of the Mayor’s Show,local experts will share their insights ontopics critical to seniors — Medicare,transportation, recreation and assistedliving facilities. Also see how someseniors in Greenwood Village are livingand enjoying life to the fullest. It’s aprogram you and your loved ones do notwant to miss.

PROGRAMS IN APRILGreenwood Village Mayor’s Show: Cherry Creek and Littleton Public Schools —The Right Choice Watch the Mayor’s Show as Mayor RonRakowsky visits with the leaders of two of thebest school districts in the state — the CherryCreek School District and Littleton PublicSchools. Learn what makes both schooldistricts successful, and why many parentschoose both Cherry Creek and Littleton PublicSchools as their preferred choice for theirchildren’s K-12 education. Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Learn about emergency services andinformation on fire prevention provided bySouth Metro Fire Rescue Authority. Air Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Colorado Connected Produced by the Colorado Communicationsand Utility Alliance (CCUA), the programfeatures programs on regional issues.

Air Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

RTD FasTracks: An Inside Look 2012 This program gives an introspective look athow FasTracks is getting done throughpartnerships and innovation. Air Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Jazz Cardio Strength StretchA powerfully fun and effective workout that willlift your spirits, strengthen your heart, muscles,and core. You’ll get a healthy dose of cardio,strength and stretch moves and finish up feelingenergized for the start and end of your day.Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Do you have a comment about programmingon GVTV Channel 8? Please call MelissaGallegos, Public Information Officer, at 303-486-5749. GGVV

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GVTVchannel 8AVAILABLE ONCOMCAST CABLE IN GREENWOODVILLAGE, GVTV CHANNEL 8IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK,PROVIDINGINFORMATION ANDPROGRAMMINGREGARDINGISSUES ANDEVENTS IN THEVILLAGE AND THEDENVER REGION. FOR A LIST OFPROGRAMS AIRINGON CHANNEL 8,PLEASE REFER TOTHIS SCHEDULE OR VISITWWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM FOR A COMPLETELISTING AND DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS.


Archives of the Mayor’s Show and GV Kids, Ink!®

can be seen at www.greenwoodvillage.com or on the Greenwood Village Channel on YouTube.

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MAKING A differenceRESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY RECYCLING UPDATE IMPORTANT TIPS YOU MAY NOT KNOW Greenwood Village provides trash collection services toresidents of single family homes through Republic Serviceson a weekly basis. As part of the trash service, single familyrecycling is provided every other week on the same day asyour regularly scheduled trash pickup.

Here are some tips to help you sort through acceptable itemsfor recycling:

Clam Shell Plastics With Adhesive Labels Labels are accepted. However, clam shells are only recyclableif it has the recycle designation. Some clam shell containersare compostable, which is not recyclable.

Cardboard With Tape Pull as much tape off as possible and flatten all cardboard. Alittle tape will not contaminate the cardboard.

Metal Lids On Glass JarsIf they are metal on the outside but plastic on the inside, thisis a mixed product and not recyclable. Place them in the trash.

Lemonade And Milk Cartons With Plastic SpoutsThe carton is recyclable but the hard plastic spouts are not.Remove the plastic spouts if possible.

Plastic Plates Any plastic with no recycle designation is either compostableor trash. Please note that any disposable tableware whetherpaper or plastic with food contamination is trash and notrecyclable.

Steel And Aerosol CansRecyclable, however, please make sure aerosol cans arecompletely empty.

PUBLIC MEETING ORCHARD ROAD WEST OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARDLANE CONFIGURATIONDISCUSSION

April 18, 2013 at 6 p.m. at City Hall

The Village will host a public meetingfor citizens to provide comments onthe proposed modification to the laneconfiguration on Orchard Road westof University Boulevard to onethrough lane in each direction and atwo-way left turn lane in the median.

The Village is working with the City ofCentennial to reconstruct the roadwaysurface and potentially add a sidewalkto the south side of Orchard Road.Based on an initial design concept, theVillage is seeking consensus from thesurrounding neighborhoods on theinitial design.

For more information, please callJeremy Hanak, Public Works Manager,at 303-708-6175 or email [email protected].

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Plastic Grocery Bags Plastic bags are not accepted as part ofthe Village’s recycling program as theyget tangled in the sorting system.Many grocery stores accept grocerybags to recycle.

StyrofoamThis is not recyclable. Please throw intrash.

Oil, Pesticide And Hazardous Material BottlesPlease — no oil, pesticide, orhazardous material bottles. To disposeof your hazardous materials, residentsmay participate in the Village’sResidential Household WasteCollection Program by calling 1-800-449-7587.

For more information on single familytrash and recycling services in theVillage or to receive a free, 95-gallonrecycle container, please call PublicWorks at 303-708-6100. GGVV

BELLEVIEW AND QUEBEC STREETIMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED IN APRIL Improvements to the intersection of Belleview Avenue and Quebec Street will becompleted in April. The project consists of widening the south leg of Quebec Streetto accommodate an additional northbound lane and constructing a continuousraised median from Belleview Avenue to Progress Avenue. A new detached eight-footsidewalk was constructed on the east side of Quebec Street that includes a tree lawnbetween the sidewalk and roadway. The median, sidewalk, landscaping and newdriveway locations for theapproved Kuni Lexus dealershipwas incorporated into theproject design. Also, a pedestriancrosswalk was installed on theeast leg of the intersection toimprove pedestrian flow.Improvements to theintersection will add additionalcapacity and allow the ColoradoDepartment of Transportation(CDOT) to remove the signalsplit phasing, reducing delaysand improve the overall safety of the intersection. Finally, Quebec Street will berepaved from Belleview Avenue to Progress Place to improve the appearance and theride quality of Quebec Street once the construction work is near completion.

The total cost for design and construction of the Belleview Avenue and QuebecStreet intersection project was $1,505,000. The Village received $1,053,000 infederal funding with the remainder of costs for the project being paid by the Villageas a part of 2011 and 2012 Capital Improvement Program budgets.

For more information, please call Jeremy Hanak, Public Works Manager of Traffic,at 303-708-6175. GGVV

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SIGN UP FOR THE LAWENFORCEMENTYOUTH ACADEMYMONDAY, JUNE 10-FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013The Greenwood Village PoliceDepartment will host its annualSummer Youth Academy for studentsbetween 14 and 18 years of age. Thepurpose of the Summer YouthAcademy is to provide a variety ofpresentations on the operations of theGreenwood Village Police Departmentand to share experiences with theyouth of the community. The YouthAcademy will give young people abetter understanding of policeoperations in their communitythrough active participation,communication, and cooperation. TheGreenwood Village Police Officersconducting the sessions share theunique opportunity to interact withyouth and hear their perception ofhow the Police Department is servingtheir needs.

There is no cost to attend. Residencyis not required. Enrollment numbersare limited.

The Youth Academy will cover a widerange of law enforcement topicsincluding but not limited to:• Police Communications• Patrol Procedures

• Traffic & D.U.I. Enforcement• Traffic Accident Investigation• Criminal Investigations / Crime

Lab• Conflict Resolution• Witness/Observation Skills• Safe Driving Skills• Use of Force Issues

The Youth Academy consists of fivesessions beginning Monday, June 10,2013. The sessions will be held eachday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at CityHall in the Community Room. Somesessions will be held away from CityHall. Transportation to these locations

will be provided by the PoliceDepartment. Parents must arrange fortransportation of their child to andfrom City Hall each day. The finalsession will be a luncheon forparticipants on Friday, June 14, 2013.Each attendee who completes theYouth Academy will receive acertificate of attendance.

Participants must commit to attendingall sessions offered in order to benefitfrom the Youth Academy program.Parents must complete and submit awaiver of liability and consent toparticipate forms prior to a student beingallowed to attend.

Applications to attend are available atGreenwood Village City Hall, 6060South Quebec Street, GreenwoodVillage, CO 80111, or online atwww.greenwoodvillage.com on thePolice Home Page under the VillageNews Flash section. For moreinformation, please call the VillageSchool Resource Officers, at 303-486-8209, or email [email protected]. GGVV

The Youth Academy gives young people an inside look at Police operations.

ENSURING A SAFE community

2013 BUDGET NOW ONLINE What is in your checking account? We will show you what is in ours. You can now viewthe Greenwood Village 2013 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget online atwww.greenwoodvillage.com. Simply click on Departments — Finance — 2013 AnnualOperating Budget. View the Budget message from the Mayor and see theallocation of funding for the various departments, programs, and services.

For more information, please call Shawn Cordsen, Finance Director, at 303-486-8290 or [email protected].

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PHOTO RED LIGHT SAFETYCAMERA REVIEW PROCESS HOW DOES IT WORK According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, red-light running is the leading cause of urban crashes, whichinjure more people than any other categorized crash. In2011, there were 645 fatal red-light running crashes in theUnited States that killed 712 people. Resulting from thiswere more than $3.8 billion dollars in medical bills, propertydamage, emergency services, and eight other costcomponents identified by the Federal HighwayAdministration.

The Village utilizes three methods to reduce traffic accidents:education, engineering, and enforcement such as increasedvisibility of police officers and photo red light cameras tochange poor driving behaviors.

In Greenwood Village, there are three photo red light safetysystems at the intersections of Orchard Road and QuebecStreet; Belleview Avenue and Quebec Street; and YosemiteStreet and Arapahoe Road. The overall goal with photo redlight in the Village is to decrease accidents, save lives, andultimately make roadways safer.

A Photo Red Light safety camera will only photograph thosevehicles that enter the intersection after the light turns red. Ifa violation occurs, a photograph of the vehicle is capturedprior to, during, and after the red light violation has beencommitted. A photograph of the violator’s license plate isidentified and then verified it matches the make and modelof the vehicle.

The event is initially reviewed by ATS processors whoidentify the registered owner or driver of the vehicle. OnceATS passes all internal quality checks, the violation is sent tothe Greenwood Village Police Department for the finalreview and approval of a violation for a ticket. A designatedpolice officer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of theviolations that occur by reviewing the violations prior tonotices being sent out. Violations are discarded when thePolice Department determines the motorist to be incompliance.

A video detailing the review process of every red-lightrunning event captured by red-light cameras can be found onYouTube.com. Search for American Traffic SolutionsViolation Review Process.

For questions concerning the Photo Red Light system inGreenwood Village, please call Commander Dustin Varney,Police Department, at 303-486-8266. Questions regardingphoto red light violations may be directed to the VillageMunicipal Court at 303-773-6033. GGVV

GOT DRUGS? NATIONAL PRESCRIPTIONDRUG TAKE BACK DAYSaturday, April 27, 201310 a.m.-2 p.m. at City Hall

On April 27, 2013, The DrugEnforcement Administration (DEA)will coordinate a collaborative effortwith the Greenwood Village PoliceDepartment and other local lawenforcement agencies to removepotentially dangerous controlledsubstances from every household’smedicine cabinets. Collection activitieswill take place from 10 a.m. through2 p.m. at Greenwood Village CityHall parking lot, 6060 SouthQuebec Street. Police Officers will beavailable in the parking lot at CityHall so citizens can simply drive upand drop off their unused prescriptiondrugs.

The National Take-Back Day providesan opportunity for the public tosurrender expired, unwanted, orunused pharmaceutical controlledsubstances and other medications fordestruction. These drugs are apotential source of supply for illegaluse and an unacceptable risk to publichealth and safety.

Here are some guidelines for this one-day effort intended to bring nationalfocus to the issue of increasingpharmaceutical controlled substanceabuse. • The program is anonymous. • Controlled, non-controlled, and

over the counter substances may bedropped off.

• All solid dosage pharmaceuticalproducts and liquids in consumercontainers, with the exception ofchemotherapy drugs, may beaccepted.

• Liquidproducts,such ascough syrup,shouldremainsealed in their original container.

• Prescription and over the countersolid dosage medications, e.g.tablets and capsules will beaccepted.

• Intravenous solutions, injectibles,and syringes/needles will not beaccepted due to potential hazardposed by blood-borne pathogens.

• Illicit substances such as marijuanaor methamphetamine are not a partof this initiative but can bedropped off at the PoliceDepartment at any time fordisposal.

For more information, call the PoliceDepartment at 303-773-2525. GGVV

Photo red light systems in the Village have reduced the numberof broadside and head-on crashes at intersections, reducing theseverity of injuries.

VILLAGE GREENSNORTH PARK AN ADVENTURE PARKIn the late 1970s, Greenwood Villageinstituted a foundation for parks andopen space. For the past four decades,the visions of leaders led to thedevelopment of 21 high quality parks,surrounded by majestic beauty andrecreational opportunities for thecommunity to enjoy. This month, theVillage will celebrate the birth ofanother unique park – Village GreensNorth Park.

“We have waited and it is finally here,”said Mayor Ron Rakowsky. “VillageGreens North Park is a great reminderof how lucky we are to live and workin Greenwood Village.”

Every park and open space area inGreenwood Village is unique anddifferent; some with themes based onvarious uses of landscaping, structuresand the natural environment. VillageGreens North Park makes a specialcontribution to the quality of life inGreenwood Village with a balance of90-acres of open space and areas ofexciting and challenging non-traditional play. Village Greens NorthPark truly is a park for everyone —with adventure based recreational

opportunities for Village residents ofall skills and ability to use and enjoy!

“The goal for the park was to preservethe natural character of the park whilecreating a special place to recreate andenjoy the natural beauty of the area,”said Jim Sanderson, City Manager. “Incollaboration with the surroundingneighborhoods, the Village has createdan adventure park that offers uniquerecreational opportunities to allGreenwood Village residents,including a disc golf course andmountain bike trail.”

The Village began planning for furtherimprovements to Village Greens NorthPark in 2009 with the development ofa Master Plan to map out the park’sfuture design and amenities. VillageGreens Park North offers GreenwoodVillage residents a non-traditional parkexperience and adheres to sustainablepractices through the preservation ofthe natural character of the site. Thepark promotes water conservationthrough the use of native and drylandtrees, shrubs and grasses with noirrigated bluegrass.

NEW PARK ENTRANCEThe new entrance area serves as awelcoming area for the park includingsigns with rules and maps for both thedisc golf course and mountain bike

trail. Here you can learn more abouthow to safely use both park elements.The park entrance is at the northparking lot of Village Greens Park.

POND IMPROVEMENTSThe pond improvements includedenlarging the existing pond andincreasing its storage capacity from10,000 to 34,000 square feet ofsurface area. The water from this pondis used to irrigate the fields at VillageGreens Park to the south. Theseimprovements have made the pond aninviting amenity to the park asopposed to a restricted area.

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS TRAILThe mountain bike trail isapproximately 2.75 miles in lengthwith nearly 100 obstacles scatteredthroughout. A beginner’s loop near thestart of the mountain bike trail willprovide an opportunity for youngerkids to learn the skills of mountainbiking and the hill and plain loopsfurther out will provide challenges forall skill levels. Examples of theseobstacles include switchbacks, waterbars, log ladders, step up/downs, rockgardens, choke points, log rides, watercrossings, and drop offs. The coursewas designed for all skill levels, frombeginner to expert “black diamond.”

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Entrance to Village Greens North Park.The original Village Greens Park has manicured fields that provideopportunities for team sports.

There are bypass areas at the variousobstacles in the event if you wouldprefer to pass that element. The variousobstacles are built out of earthenmaterials such as boulders, rocks, treelogs, and dirt in an attempt to preservethe natural beauty of the park.

DISC GOLF COURSEThe disc golf course consists of 18holes and is designed to be a beginnerto intermediate level course. Each teepad has a sign indicating the distanceof the hole, location of the basket andpar for the hole. Native and drylandtrees and shrubs are planned withinthe course to add challenge andinterest for disc golfers. The disc golfcourse will be a recreational course andnot suited for tournaments.

PARK FUNDINGThe Village partnered with ArapahoeCounty Board of CountyCommissioners, Arapahoe CountyOpen Spaces and the Cherry CreekBasin Working Group to fund theconstruction of the park. Funding forthe initial phases was paid for by theVillage’s use of $504,417 inuncommitted Shareback Funds fromthe Arapahoe County Open SpacesProgram. Additionally the Villagereceived $230,000 from the ArapahoeCounty Board of CountyCommissioners, on behalf of theCherry Creek Basin Working Group,to fund the mountain bike trailimprovements. The total cost of design

and construction for these initialphases is $1,186,000.

An official grand opening event forVillage Greens Park is scheduled forSaturday, April 27 from 1-3 p.m. (witha rain date of May 11). The GrandOpening will include the officialribbon cutting, refreshments, give-a-ways, contests and a professionaldemonstration of one of the expert runs.

For more information about VillageGreens North Park or the upcomingGrand Opening Celebration, please contact Eric Ensey, Parks, Trails, and Recreation Analyst, at 303-486-5743 or via email [email protected]. GGVV

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The fields at Village Greens Park are watered from this irrigation pond.The new 18-hole disc golf course will addchallenges for beginner to intermediate users.

Single Track Mountain Bike CourseExpert Run

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MANDATORY WATERRESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE APRIL 1 CITIZENS ASKED TO HELP SAVE 16BILLION GALLONS OF WATER BY 2014 Despite recent snows in parts of Colorado, most of the stateis in the second year of a severe drought that’s not gettingbetter. The drought has led to low snowpack, above-averagetemperatures and low reservoir levels across the state sinceJuly 2011. As a result, the Denver Board of WaterCommissioners declared a Stage 2 drought which meanscustomers will have two assigned watering days a weekbeginning April 1. Residents and businesses receive theirwater from a number of water districts, all of which adheresto Denver Water’s watering guidelines.

Mandatory watering restrictions mean residents andbusinesses may only water two days a week and must followthis schedule:• Single-family residential properties with even-numbered

addresses: Sunday, Thursday• Single-family residential properties with odd-numbered

addresses: Saturday, Wednesday• All other properties (multi-family, HOA, commercial,

industrial, government): Tuesday, Friday

In addition, citizens must follow these annual watering rules:• Do not water lawns between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.• Do not waste water by allowing it 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.

South Platte River is one of Denver Water’s primary watersources.

• Do not water while it is raining or during high winds.

SPRING WATERINGWhile April is a good time to set up and examine irrigationsystems, they don’t need to be used yet. Postpone turning onsprinklers and automatic systems and hand-water sloped areasof the lawn or sections that are receiving full sunlight if theyare dry. April is a cool month with some precipitation so itmay not be necessary to water lawns two days a week.

Denver Water will be enforcing its rules with a droughtpatrol. Customers who receive repeated watering notices willbe subject to drought fines which start at $250 for a single-family residential customer. For more information on themandatory water restrictions or for other conservation tips,please visit www.denverwater.org. To report water waste,please call 303-893-2444. GGVV

CHECK OUT OUR UPDATED WEBSITE! www.greenwoodvillage.comOnline Court Payments Now Available Online payments for some court offenses are now available online. Citizens havethe convenience of paying their court obligations through a secure website, savingyou a visit to the Greenwood Village Municipal Court. This service is available forany offense to which a plea bargain offer has been made through the mail.

Visit www.municipalonlinepayments.com/greenwoodvillageco or you can accessthe online court payment feature on our Website at www.greenwoodvillage.com, and look for the link under Popular Pages on the Villagehomepage. For more information, please call Municipal Court Services at 303-773-6033.

See Denver Water’s Drought Pricing Structure on Page 16.

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GREENWOOD VILLAGERESPONSE TO STAGE 2 DROUGHT CITIZENS WILL BE IMPACTED BYVILLAGE CONSERVATION EFFORTS In response to the Stage 2 Drought declared by DenverWater, the Village activated some conservation measureseffective April 1. These efforts, in addition to the manystrategies for water conservation already in place by theVillage, will assist in reducing the Village’s waterconsumption to meet Denver Water’s mandatory waterrestrictions. The Village’s new water conservation measureswill present challenges to maintain the appearance of theVillage, minimize disruption to field use, and preserve theexisting landscaping. The Village expects to use no more than80 percent of the water use baseline established from annualconsumption in 2010 and 2011.

ATHLETIC FIELDSAthletic Use • A 50 percent turf guideline will be used to determine

whether to close a field or allow it to remain open in aneffort to assure the safety and enjoyment of the users aswell as protect the survivability of turf material in fieldslong term.

• In the event the decline of a field is 50 percent or more,the field will be closed. Staff will make every attempt toaccommodate displaced teams to another park.Rehabilitation for an athletic field is typically eight to 12weeks.

Athletic Field User Group Guidelines • No new user group permits are being issued and fields are

closed for “drop-in use.” One scheduled practice isallowed each week per team. There is a limit on thenumber of teams on a field per hour to prevent overuse.Each team is to warm-up on the skinned dirt infields;limit their jogging to the asphalt paths and safe areas onthe perimeter of the fields as well as wear non-cleatedshoes during practice hours. When practicing on a soccerfield, each team is required to rotate their practice area toavoid worn goal mouths and wear areas at the center ofeach playing field.

PARK PERMITSSingle Date Permit Use • Inflatable amusements are not allowed in parks. • Single date users will not be allowed to rent adjacent fields

with their shelter/pavilion rentals.

EVENT MODIFICATIONS• Three Fun in the Sun “Wet ’N Wild Days” have been

replaced with waterless themes.• The water park at Greenwood Village Day has been

eliminated from the event.

IRRIGATION SYSTEMS• The Village uses a computer controlled and centralized

irrigation system. Adjustments will be made to frequencyand zone times to reduce water use and to meet the 80percent of baseline water use. Priority of water use will beon athletic fields to minimize the disruption to usergroups.

SOD RESTORATION/REPLACEMENT• Due to the increased water needed for new sod, the

Village will limit sod replacement to athletic fields. If sodin streetscapes and medians show significant decline,Xeriscape alternatives will be evaluated.

TREE PLANTING PROGRAM• The 2013 Tree Planting Program (new tree installations)

will be delayed.

WESTLANDS WATER PARK FEATURE• This feature will not be activated.

RUNNING FOX PARK POND• This decorative pond is fed by a water tap. The tap will

not be used so a significant drop in the water level isexpected.

FRANCIS WILLIAMS PARK POND• This pond is fed by a tap and receives storm flows. The

tap will be used only to provide water to the plantmaterial in and around the pond for survivability.

WASHING OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACES• Street sweeping may be limited to once a month.

For more information on park and field use, please call CathyPate, Recreation Manager, at 303-486-5766. Questionsregarding irrigation and park maintenance, please call LairdThornton, Public Works Manager, at 303-708-6155. GGVV

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DROUGHT PRICING STRUCTURE PAY FOR WHAT YOU USE As part of the Stage 2 drought declaration by Denver Water, a droughtpricing structure was implemented to encourage customers to useeven less water. The amount you are charged for water will varydepending on how much water you use. The more you use, themore you pay. However, an additional drought price will be added per1,000 gallons used, increasing as water consumption increases. Thedrought pricing will appear on bills beginning in June for water usedin May. Please note: For single-family residential customers the first6,000 gallons of monthly water use will not be subject to droughtpricing.

The following treated water consumption charges apply to all InsideCity, Read and Bill, and Total Service customer classes.

Customer type Consumption Additional (gallons) Drought price

(per 1,000 gal.)Single-family residentialBlock 1 — essential use 0,000-6,000 $0Block 1 — above essential use 7,000-11,000 30 centsBlock 2 12,000-30,000 60 centsBlock 3 31,000-40,000 90 centsBlock 4 Over 40,000 $1.20DuplexBlock 1 — essential use 0-8,000 $0Block 1 — above essential use 9,000-15,000 30 centsBlock 2 Over 15,000 60 centsThree-plexBlock 1 — essential use 0-11,000 $0Block 1 — above essential use 12,000-21,000 30 centsBlock 2 Over 21,000 60 centsFour-plexBlock 1 — essential use 0-14,000 $0Block 1 — above essential use 15,000-27,000 30 centsBlock 2 Over 27,000 60 centsFive-plexBlock 1 — essential use 0-17,000 $0Block 1 — above essential use 18,000-33,000 30 centsBlock 2 Over 33,000 60 centsAll other (nonresidential)Winter All consumption 30 centsSummer All consumption 60 centsIrrigation-only (applies to irrigation-only taps)Winter All consumption 30 centsSummer All consumption $1.20Master meter All consumption 30 cents(wholesale treated water)

Summer drought pricing begins June 1 through Oct. 31. Winter drought pricing begins Nov. 1 through March 31, 2014.

For more information, please visit www.denverwater.org.

SOWING SEEDS AT SILO PARK Plans are under way at the Silo Park DemonstrationGarden for geographical themed beds featuring morethan 70 varieties of vegetables and herbs from differentareas of the country and world. The garden will beplanted to highlight many unique varieties of Asian,Italian/Mediterranean, Native American, Southern/Cajun and Latino vegetables. In addition, there willagain be a bed devoted to giant pumpkins.

Many of the vegetable seeds are germinating indoorsand will be transplanted as temperatures allow, withthe remaining seeds being directly sown in the bedslater this Spring. A newly constructed hoop house willprotect young seedlings from frost and extend thegrowing season. It will also be used later to protect coolweather loving plants such as peas, broccoli, lettuceand spinach from the intense summer sunlight.

CSU Extension Colorado Master GardenerSM

Volunteers (CMG) will be found maintaining thegarden beds at Silo Park on Tuesday mornings Maythrough September. Furthering the communityeducation mission of the CMG Program, thesevolunteers welcome questions you have about the SiloPark gardens or your home garden and landscape.

For more information on growing vegetables, refer tothe following Garden Notes from CSU Extension:

Frost Protection & Extending the Growing Season:http://www.cmg.colostate.edu/gardennotes/722.pdf

Vegetable Planting Guide:http://cmg.colostate.edu/gardennotes/720.pdf

Vegetable Garden Hints:http://cmg.colostate.edu/gardennotes/719.pdf GGVV

Silo Park Demonstration Garden

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CELEBRATE IN OUR PARKS SHELTER AND PAVILION RENTALS FREE FOR RESIDENTS Come play in our beautiful Villageparks for your birthday or graduationparty, anniversary or special occasion.Shelter and pavilion rentals are free forVillage residents!

A permit is required for groups largerthan 30, but is also recommended forsmaller groups to ensure pavilionavailability on a certain date and time.A permit guarantees exclusive use of apavilion for the time period specifiedon the permit. Parks are open fromdawn to dusk.

• Make sure to get a permit (requiredfor groups of 30 or larger) to use apavilion. Pavilions are available infour hour blocks (10 a.m.-2 p.m.or 4-8 p.m.) or an all day block (10a.m.-8 p.m.)

• A permit is not required for 3.2beer in cans. Alcoholic beverages(beer greater than 3.2 percent,wine, champagne) are allowed inVillage parks only when a SpecialOccasion Permit has been issued.Alcohol sold at a public event alsorequires a liquor license from theCity Clerk, 303-486-5751. SpecialOccasion permits must berequested in person at the Parks,Trails and Recreation Departmentin City Hall and require a $100refundable deposit.

• Park your vehicles only in areas thatare designated for park users. Donot park on private property.

• All garbage must be bagged andput in or near a trash receptacle.

• No open fires. Grills may be usedwhere available.

OUR NATURALenvironment

• Pavilions must be left clean and ingood condition. Failure to do somay result in additional charges orthe loss of future permittingprivileges.

• As a courtesy to other pavilionusers, please do not arrive at theshelter until the time specified onyour permit. Vacate the pavilionimmediately at the end time of yourevent so that other users can starttheir event on time. Also, make sureto leave the pavilion in a clean andorderly fashion for the next user.

• Pavilion permits are availablethrough the Parks, Trails, andRecreation Department. Areservation is complete when it issigned by a departmentrepresentative and a receipt (ifapplicable) is attached to thepermit. Reservations and permitscannot be completed online.

QuestionsGeneral InformationParks, Trails, and RecreationDepartment, 303-486-5773www.greenwoodvillage.com

Shelter/Field Permits Julie Liggett, Administrative Specialist,303-486-5750Email Your Request:[email protected]

Season Long/TournamentsCathy Pate, Recreation Manager,303-486-5766 [email protected]

Reservations and permits may also beobtained in person by visiting theParks, Trails, and RecreationDepartment, Greenwood Village CityHall, 6060 South Quebec Street,(Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).There are no fees for residents (if allparticipants are residents) to reserve apavilion or field at a Village park.There are fees for non-residents whichvary based on number of participantsand time requested for use.

For a complete listing of Village parks,pavilions, and fields, please visitwww.greenwoodvillage.com. GGVV

Entrance to Westlands Park.

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TAKE noteTHE FACTS ONOCCUPATIONALPRIVILEGE TAX Members of the business communitythrough the business taxes they payplay a major role in the Village’s abilityto provide high quality services to thecommunity. These services includepolice protection, street maintenance,snow removal, parks and trails, andcommunity aesthetics. Creating a safe,attractive, clean and easily traveledVillage is crucial in retainingbusinesses and attracting newbusinesses to the Village community.

OCCUPATIONALPRIVILEGE TAX The Occupational Privilege Tax (OPT)was instituted in Greenwood Villageon January 1, 1980. The revenue fromthis tax is used exclusively for capitalprojects such as street improvements.

An Occupational Privilege Tax Licensemust be obtained by all businesseslocated within the Village. A one-timeapplication fee of $10 is required atthe time of licensing and annualrenewal is not necessary. The taxconsists of two portions, the employeeportion and the employer portion.Both portions are $2 per month ($4combined) and both apply when $250or more is earned in a calendar month.The employer is responsible forreporting and remitting both portionsof the tax. Owners, partners andofficers who do not earn a minimumof $250 a month are only subject tothe employer portion.

NOT FOR PROFITORGANIZATIONS AND THE OPTReligious, charitable and eleemosynaryorganizations may be exempt from

paying the employer portion of theOccupational Privilege Tax. A taxexemption certificate may be obtainedfrom the City of Greenwood Village.

EMPLOYEES WHO WORKIN MORE THAN ONE CITY When an employee otherwise subjectto the Occupational Privilege Taxperforms services for a single employerwithin the Village and one or moreother cities which also levy anOccupational Privilege Tax, the taxshall be payable to the city in whichthe most hours were worked.

EMPLOYEES WITH MORE THAN ONE VILLAGE EMPLOYER Employees with more than one Villageemployer during the same time periodshould only have their primaryemployer withhold and remit the tax.

EMPLOYEES PAIDTHROUGH APROFESSIONALEMPLOYMENTORGANIZATION (PEO)All businesses located within theVillage must obtain an OccupationalPrivilege Tax license. At the time oflicensing, please notify TaxpayerServices that your company uses aProfessional EmploymentOrganization. That information can beprovided on the application or youmay contact our offices at 303-486-8299.

WHEN TO FILE THE OPT RETURNS• Businesses with two or less

employees may file on an annualbasis.

• Businesses with 10 or less employeesmay file on a quarterly basis.

• Businesses with more than 10employees must file on a monthlybasis.

HOW TO REMIT The employer is responsible forreporting and remitting both portionsof the tax. Tax paymentsaccompanying monthly or quarterlyreturns should be mailed to: City ofGreenwood Village, P.O. Box 4837,Greenwood Village, CO 80155-4837.Tax payments accompanying annualreturns should be mailed to: City ofGreenwood Village, 6060 SouthQuebec Street, Greenwood Village,CO 80111. Taxpayers are welcome tofax zero dollar tax returns to 303-486-5757.

TAX COUPON BOOKLETS Coupon booklets are provided to alllicensed businesses to assist them inremitting taxes due to the Village. Thecoupon booklets are generally mailedin January of each year. You can obtainadditional tax coupons, by fax or mailby contacting a member of TaxpayerServices at 303-486-8299.

Blank forms are also available online atwww.greenwoodvillage.com. Whenusing a blank form, please make sureto include the name of your business,tax account number and tax period(s)

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The revenue received from OPT taxespaid by the business community is usedexclusively for capital projects such asstreet improvements.

GREENWOODVILLAGE U.S. POST OFFICENEW BUSINESS HOURS

The U.S Post Office in GreenwoodVillage at 6855 S. Dayton Street haschanged its business hours. The newhours as of March 30, 2013 will beMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.and on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, please call 303-792-0098.

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Since 1991, the Greenwood VillageChamber of Commerce has served theSoutheast Business Corridor throughinformation, education, networking andadvocacy.

The Greenwood Village Chamber is avaluable resource in growing yourbusiness. We support and promote ourmember businesses and provideopportunities for growth. When youtake advantage of the programs, youcan:

• Learn from the expertise ofprominent business professionals

• Use an extensive network to promoteand grow your business

• Share your knowledge to help others• Join forces with local leaders to

promote the Southeast Corridor• Give back to the community through

special programs and events• Find new and innovative ways to

promote your business

Visit our Web site at:ww.GVChamber.com

E-mail us: [email protected] Landmark Way, Suite 1615Greenwood Village, CO 80111Phone: 303-290-9922Fax: 303-962-4640

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DTC|GREENWOODVILLAGE CHAMBERCELEBRATES TWOCOMMUNITYEVENTSST. PATRICK’S PARTYThank you to our fabulous host andsponsor, Slattery’s Irish Pub, and allthose who helped and attended, thefabulous party to kick-off the St.Patrick’s Day weekend. Severalhundred of our community’s closestfriends and neighbors joined in, on abeautiful Spring day, as the Irishbands and dancers entertained, andthe great food and beverages flowed.

DTC HEALTHCARESYMPOSIUMThank you to the LandmarkCommunity and all the eventsponsors for a wonderful day of healthand learning.

Make your plans now to join us at ournext great event by visiting our newwebsite: dtcchamber.com and clickingon the events tab.

ON THE CALENDAR:April 23 — Town Hall Luncheon at

Del Frisco’sJune 22 — Rolling Dreams Summer

FestivalJuly 25 — DTC|GV Chamber

Annual Golf Tournament GGVV

Photos courtesy of The Villager and Peter Jones

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Finding fabulous and funfashions for your next specialevent can be a chore. You willexclaim “Found it!!” when youshop at the Village’s ownPaula’s Moms and Proms,gaining the confidence thatyou will feel and look fantasticat your next prom, wedding,black tie formal, or anythingin-between. A most playful,pleasant, and positiveadventure awaits you at Paula’sto find that perfect dress forany occasion. Whether you areplanning an extravagant affairor a simple gathering, Paula’sMoms and Proms hasfashionable, one-of-a-kind,and distinctive attire that willaffordably meet your needs.

In the early ’90s, PaulaMitchell began her familyoperated and owned businessoffering personal shopping forwomen’s career and businessattire. By focusing on womenwho wished to “dress forsuccess,” she quicklydeveloped a niche in theboutique dress market, andcontinued to evolve in offeringmuch more. The creation of aspecial look and a custom fit iswhat keeps her loyal clientelereturning for every specialoccasion purchase. Over thelast 25 years Paula’s Moms andProms has become the“destination of choice” forsophisticated shoppers whodesire unique “Red Carpet”fashion.

She and her daughter Holliehave developed a keen sense ofwhat her customers want. “Weencourage our customers toenjoy their shoppingexperience,” said Paula. Withfun tunes from Madonna to

Katy Perry, Paula creates arelaxed experience without anypressure. It’s no surprise thatfrequently a mother of thebride shopping with herdaughter may have divergentideas of what clothing maywork the best. “Generationaldifferences such as these,”shared Hollie, “are easilyaccommodated when we adaptour strategy to listen to theirseparate needs and understandthem both.”

Paula has located her businessin Greenwood Villageprimarily because she valuesthe emphasis placed on thequality of life and vibrantdemographics. Giving back tothe community is vital toPaula’s business. Manycommunity organizationsthroughout the Metro areahave benefited from hergenerosity. Paula’s alsoparticipates in many of thehigh school prom fashionshows that supportDistributive Education Clubsof America (DECA) and evendid one show of their own inParker, Colo., on February 22,for The Second Wind Fund topromote youth suicideawareness. Local high schoolgirls promoted the sale oftickets for this event.

The unique designers Paulaselects from carry unique andfashionable designs not foundin department stores. Paula’snever sells duplicates of thesame dress, and with ameticulous tracking of events,guarantees that no event hasmore than one of the sameoutfit. Dresses from Paula’shave been purchased for the

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PAULA’S MOMS AND PROMS

BUSINESSspot light

2500 East Orchard Road in Cherry Hills MarketplaceMonday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.303-689-9593www.paulasspecialoccasion.com

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continued from page 20Grammys, inauguration inWashington, D.C., military balls andlocal events as well. Dressy separatesand cocktail dresses in addition toprom dresses make Paula’s the home ofone of the largest selections inColorado of evening wear.

Whether a mother of the bride, promteen, or “Encore Bride,” Paula andHollie want their customers to feelconfident about their buying decision.Paula likes to refer to the prom or teenformal shopping as a “Cinderella”experience. Her attention to detailmakes teens feel like princesses at their

proms. By offering on-site alterations,customers leave happily satisfied theirselection is perfect. A perfectlydesigned and fitted dress and at anaffordable price point of between $300and $500 is what you can expect.

Customers come from near and far toshop at Paula’s. Her reputation goes asfar as a Google search engine willtravel. She offers a wide variety ofdresses in store and can accommodatesizes 2-36. Women love variety andmany of the dresses can be ordered indozens of colors in less than six weeks.For additional information locatePaula’s Moms and Proms website at

www.paulasspecialoccasion.com or call303-689-9593. Paula’s Moms andProms is located at 2500 East OrchardRoad in the Cherry Hills Marketplaceat the southeast corner of UniversityBoulevard and Orchard Road. Theyare open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Closed Sunday. With mention of thisarticle during the month of April,receive 10 percent off of your dresspurchase. If you wish to make a grandentrance at your next black tie event,or find a trendy print, classic style, orfashionable formal, look no furtherthan Paula’s! GGVV

NEW GVbusinessesBUSINESS COACHINGMSF Enterprises, Incorporated9250 East Costilla Avenue, Suite 230303-681-2701

CLEANING SERVICESShine & Super Clean5650 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,Suite 250-M303-856-4147

COMPUTER FORENSIC ANALYSISComputer Forensic Labs,Incorporated5200 DTC Parkway, Suite 270303-500-7200

CONSULTING SERVICESAlfinite6041 South Syracuse Way, Suite 306303-885-3408

DENTISTRYNouvelle Dentistry8000 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 15-E303-770-8870

ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTIONMainNerve Federal Services,Incorporated6530 South Yosemite, Suite 210720-279-6704

ENGINEERING CONSULTINGMerrick & Company5790 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard303-353-3549

FLOORING BROKERAffordable Flooring Warehouse7355 East Orchard Road, Suite 150720-473-6670

HOME BUILDERWilliam Lyon Homes, Incorporated8480 East Orchard Road303-795-1976

INVESTMENT ADVISORFront Range Property PartnersManagement Holdings, LLC5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 1150720-961-5490

LEGAL SERVICESUnderhill Law, P.C.7350 East Progress Place, Suite 110303-721-7112

MEDICAL SERVICESCold Plasma MedicalTechnologies, Incorporated8400 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 600303-886-5566

Low T Center5425 Landmark Place, Suite D-105720-445-5698

Occupational Medicine Consulting7100 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 103720-282-9777

ProNerve, LLC7600 East Orchard Road, Suite 200-N303-339-1499

MORTGAGE LENDINGCastle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 2900-N303-501-1400

Loan Tree Lending, LLC7350 East Progress Place303-376-6141

RMC Mortgage Corporation8200 East Maplewood Avenue, Suite 150303-486-5100

OIL & GAS EXPLORATIONHawkwood Energy, LLC8101 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 475303-823-4175

PRIVATE PRESCHOOLPrimrose School at the DenverTech Center8745 East Orchard Road, Suite 500303-993-3665

PRINTED MATERIALSSPXchange, LLC7100 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 107720-257-6920

PROPERTY MANAGEMENTConAm Colorado, Incorporated7935 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 250-W303-220-2520

REAL ESTATECherry Creek Realty Services, LLC5650 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,Suite 250-G303-818-8110

M & J Wilkow Properties, LLC5680 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,Suite 145303-740-9061

Triad Office Park Partners, LLC5680 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,Suite 145303-740-9061

SALON SERVICESDTC Nails5425 Landmark Place, Suite 107-D720-281-2860

SOLAR DEVELOPERSyndicated Solar, Incorporated5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 200303-770-4400

TAX SERVICESBlackfin IRS Solutions6160 South Syracuse Way, Suite 100303-909-1450

BUSINESSES UNDERNEW MANAGEMENTENGINEERING CONSULTINGAECOM Technical Services,Incorporated5445 DTC Parkway, Suite 600303-271-2100

FAST FOODArby’s6626 South Yosemite Court303-792-9809

HOTELBest Western (formerly HamptonInn-Southeast)9231 East Arapahoe Road303-792-9999

ICE CREAMDairy Queen4650 South Yosemite Street303-850-9151

LIQUOR STOREPride Wine & Liquor9676 East Arapahoe Road, Suite B303-790-7362

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OF interestRUSSIAN OLIVE VILLAGE CONTINUES TO REMOVE‘NOXIOUS WEED’ TREES Russian Olive is designated as a “List B” species in theColorado Noxious Weed Act and is required to be eradicated,contained or suppressed depending on the local infestationsby the State of Colorado.

Since 2008, the Village has removed 500 Russian Olive treesin the Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve. In 2012, the Villagebegan to remove regrowth areas where Russian Olive treeshad previously been removed. Today, a few Russian Olivesremain in public areas of the Village. Removal of theseremaining trees is done periodically and scheduled as a partof the Village’s annual tree planting program so that affectedareas can be replaced with new tree plantings.

The Russian Olive is a perennial tree that is native in Europeand Asia. The plant has olive-shaped fruits, silver color atfirst and then becoming yellow-red when mature. Russianolive can produce by seed or root suckers. Seeds can remainviable for up to three years and are capable of germinating ina broad range of soil types.

The Russian Olive is detrimental to the environment. Theygrow in a variety of soils, but their preference is riparianzones and can be found along streams, fields, and open areas.Russian Olive competes with native vegetation, and interfereswith natural plant succession. It is estimated that one-third ofthe native bird population have lost habitat due to the

Russian Olive forming a dense screen that prevents access bywildlife to riparian areas. In addition, the Russian Olive clogsstreams and irrigation ditches, increasing the chances offlooding.

The most effective combination of control efforts is cuttingtrees, followed by spraying with an approved herbicide in thewinter months. Trees are cut with a hatchet or chainsaw, thenimmediately treated with an approved herbicide on the openwound.

For more information, please visit www.colorado.gov/ag/csdand click on the Noxious Weed Management Program or callthe Colorado Department of Agriculture at 303-239-4100. GGVV

Information provided by Colorado Department of Agriculture

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If your firm does not wish to receivetax booklets in the future and wants toget approval of your own form, pleasenotify our offices by contactingTaxpayer Services at 303-486-8299 [email protected].

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP,NAME, OR ADDRESS If your business has had a recentchange of ownership, name, or address

that has not been reported to ouroffice, please contact the Village’s TaxStaff at 303-486-8299. You are alsowelcome to notify us of any changesby fax at 303-486-5757 or by [email protected].

QUESTIONS ANDASSISTANCEIt is the Village’s goal to provide theutmost service in helping taxpayerscomply with the Village’s tax laws. A member of Greenwood Village

Taxpayer Services is always available toanswer your tax questions Mondaythrough Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. either by calling our Tax HelpLine at 303-486-8299 or visitingGreenwood Village City Hall at 6060 South Quebec Street. If youprefer more personalized assistance, wewill have someone from ourknowledgeable staff customize a classfor your needs. These taxpayereducation classes are available free ofcharge by calling 303-486-8299 to setup an appointment. GGVV

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ARTevents CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTERGALLERY HOURS

Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779

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ARTIST WORKSHOP A new workshop has been introduced atthe Curtis Center. It’s all about renewingyour art skills. This workshop is forintermediate and advanced students orthose who just need a push! Artists RickBrogan and Kevin Weckbach will guideyou through composition, colorrelationships, critiques and otherproblems that may occur. This class isnot material specific. Join these twoartists for four weeks of fun and learningon May 7, 14, 21, and 28. Call 303-708-6110 for more information.

YOUTH ART MONTHIt was a smash — parents, grandparents,students, aunts, uncles, siblings, friends— all came to celebrate the creativity ofartwork on display at the Curtis Center.

Forty schools, including K through highschool, were represented. On March 6,more than 690 visitors from Littletonwere amazed at the talents.

On March 13, 919 Cherry Creekvisitors came to honor the artists andtheir works.

GIVING BACK!In 2006, April Holsteen received the $2,000Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council’sArapahoe Art Scholarship. April’s outstanding work wasa piece of life size clay sculpture, as was her porfolio. Atthat time, April was a graduate of Grandview HighSchool with plans to attend the University of NorthernColorado and major in the fine arts, including ceramics.The scholarship validated her talent and her confidence.

Today, April teaches art at Liberty Middle School, andit was a pleasure to visit with her and reminisce abouther accomplishments.

The GVAHC announced its plans for their 2013scholarships and have expanded their vision to two scholarships, one for $2,000and another for $1,000. The deadline for applications and portfolios is April 30,2013. Please call 303-708-6110 for details or check the Village website.

Cherry Creek Academy Choir directedby Lisa Wright.

GVAHCmember Dierdre

Haney withPTR Director

Debbie Belcik,Mayor Ron

Rakowsky withMs. Haney’s

family.

That’s my kid!

GVAHC member Bert Buckman,GVAHC co-chair Adrienne Levywith Mary Rosenberg, LittletonHigh School art teacher.

Art teacher Tammey Andersen fromEuclid Middle School.

Mayor Rakowsky withGVAHC member BertBuckman.

Chair GVAHCJim Sidinger,GVAHC memberSam Emmanuel,ElizabethKastendieck, newGVAHC memberwith husbandJon.

ErikSoderquist,

8th gradestudent at

Shepherd ofthe Hills

School,playing his

electric piano.

6060 South Quebec StreetGreenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 PRSRT STD

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FISHING DERBYDate: April 27Time: 7-9:30 a.m.Location: Tommy Davis Pond,

9200 East Orchard Road

Grab your fishin’ pole and tackle andhead on down to Tommy Davis fishinghole. The pond is stocked with rainbow

trout just for your catchin’! Anyone over16 years of age must obtain a licensethrough the Department of Wildlife.

Residents can pick up a breakfast ticketat City Hall from April 1-27. Tickets limited to the first 200fisherpersons. Resident ID required. For details call Brian Sowder, 303-486-5765.

YOUTHevents Visit WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM/REGISTRATION

REGISTER NOW FOR ALL ART AND RECREATION PROGRAMS!Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration.

ADULT ART — SIX MONTH CLASS MEMBERSCELEBRATE SUCCESSThe last day of the Six MonthArt Class with Kevin Weckbachwas spent painting and feasting.Members met at Kevin’s studioand finished paintings or startednew ones. Then they went onCarolyn Niedringhaus’ housewho hosted a sumptuous potluckfeast that ended with ademonstration by KevinWeckbach. Comments spoken,“more than I expected,” “a greatteacher,” and “lessons learned.”The photos were taken by painter and photographer Bong Kim.

greenwood village newsletter april 2013

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fullinterchange improvements

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future construction

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smfra units

final design