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GOVERNMENT 

MAYOR RON reports 

OUR 9-1-1 CENTER AND 

CALLS ANSWERED 

In February, you may have heard, or even watched a news 

story on Channel 9 titled, “Woman’s Unanswered 9-1-1 Call 

Highlights a Metro-Wide Problem.” I want to 

clarify this month how your Police 

Department’s 9-1-1 Center measures up to this 

story and emphasize Greenwood Village is not 

part of this alleged “metro-wide problem.” 

Industry standards require 9-1-1 calls to be 

answered within 10 seconds (or within 3 rings) 

once it begins ringing at the 9-1-1 Center. 

The clock starts ticking the moment the phone 

actually starts ringing in the 9-1-1 Center. 

However, “ring down” times add a few seconds 

Ron Rakowsky to the call because the 9-1-1 call has to connect 

rrakowsky@ to the network, locate the Public Safety 

greenwoodvillage.com 

Answering Point (PSAP), connect to the PSAP, 

303-486-5741 

and then ring in the call center. This often 

causes the caller to believe the 9-1-1 Center is delayed in 

answering the call — it’s a technological reality. 

In 2016, our 9-1-1 Center received a total of 14,348 9-1-1 

calls. Of those, 2,396 were hang-ups. The dispatchers have to 

call each caller back to determine whether or not there is an 

emergency. Please know that 96.30% of our 9-1-1 calls are 

answered within the national standard of 10 seconds. Simply 

put, that is unprecedented! 

While we are all aware of our Police Officers’ fine work, in 

most cases it only happens when they hear from dispatch. 

Usually, the critical element to connect our citizens with help 

is dispatch. Our dispatch personnel are lightning fast in 

answering the phones, emergency or otherwise, and I 

appreciate their hard work in keeping service levels so high 

for the citizens of Greenwood Village. 

The 9-1-1 center is the key link in the chain of events. 

I salute our dispatchers for their continuing great efforts!! 

You are in good hands in Greenwood Village if you ever need 

to call 9-1-1! 

COPS, SANDWICHES 

AND SOCKS AT 

PALAZZO VERDI IN GV 

On February 11, just in time for Valentine’s Day, I joined 

District 1 Councilmember Freda Miklin and the Sock It To 

Em Sock Campaign along with members of the Greenwood 

Village Police Department — Chief Jackson, Sergeants 

Gipson and Oliver, and Officers Valenzuela and Floerchinger, 

and other law enforcement agencies to spread a little peanut 

butter and jelly for the homeless. Over 150 attendees made 

4,000+ PB & J sandwiches, 4,008 pairs of socks collected, 

and 26 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies were purchased to aid 

people in the Denver metro area who are experiencing 

homelessness. 

The event was truly a heartfelt experience knowing that our 

efforts helped feed 

a family or a child 

living on the streets 

or in shelters, and 

provided them with 

clean socks 

especially during 

the winter season in 

bitter cold 

temperatures. 

As you may not 

know, socks are the 

number one 

Councilmember Freda Miklin making 

PB & J sandwiches. 

PG. 2 GV NEWSLETTER | MARCH 2017

GOVERNMENT 

CITY council 

NOT SURE WHO YOUR 

ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE? 

Obtain a list of your state and national government 

representatives at www.arapahoevotes.com 

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 

Freda Miklin 

fmiklin@ 


303-804-4138 

Leslie Schluter 

lschluter@ 


303-804-4135 

Steve Moran 

smoran@ 


303-804-4133 

T.J. Gordon 

tgordon@ 


303-804-4132 

Dave Bullock 

dbullock@ 


303-804-4137 

Darryl Jones 

djones@ 


303-804-4136 

George Lantz 

glantz@ 


303-804-4134 

Tom Bishop 

tbishop@ 


303-804-4131 

clothing need of those experiencing homelessness. Currently 

there are about 6,000 individuals who experience 

homelessness in the Denver Metro Area, 64% are families 

with children, 42% are women and 21% are under the age of 

18. The Sock It To Em Sock Campaign provides thousands 

of pairs of socks to over 70 shelters services and agencies in 

the Denver Metro Area. For more information, please visit 

sockittoemsockcampaign.org. You can also learn about the 

Denver Peanut Butter Plan that makes PB&J sandwiches to 

be distributed on a monthly basis within the greater Denver 

Metro Area at peanutbutterplan.org. 

RTD OPENS R LINE 

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) kicked off the 

opening of the R Line to the public on February 25. RTD’s 

newest light rail line, the R Line, brings light rail service 

through the heart of Aurora. The 10.5 miles of new light rail 

extends existing track at Nine Mile Station up I-225 to the 

Peoria Station. The new R Line provides easy connections to 

the University of Colorado A Line and the H Line, making 

it easier than ever to get to the airport, the Denver Tech 

Center or downtown Denver. 

For route and schedule information, please call RTD’s 

Customer Care Center at 303-299-6000 or call 

303-299-6089 for the speech and hearing impaired. 

Visit RTD’s website at www.rtd-denver.com. 

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GOVERNMENT 

Mayor Ron reports 

continued from page 3 

HOV 3 IS NOW IN EFFECT 

Driving on Colorado highways can be full of traffic 

congestion and with the state’s population exploding and 

expected to grow 47% to 7.8 million people by 2040, we 

must look at innovative ways to move traffic in a more 

efficient manner while we secure more transportation 

funding to address traffic issues in our State. 

If you use the HOV lanes during your commute and are 

aware of how they work, this information may be not be 

helpful or could serve as a reminder to those people who may 

be new to the area or are looking at using express/HOV lanes 

in the future. 

HOV stands for High Occupancy Vehicles which is the term 

used for carpool vehicles. HOV 3 means a carpool with a 

driver, plus two passengers in the car if you want to travel in 

the express lane at no charge (children and babies count in 

your HOV 3). This change is a result of action in February 

2013 by the Colorado Department of Transportation 

(CDOT) Commission and the Denver Regional Council of 

Governments (DRCOG) resolution that all CDOT HOV 

Express Lanes would change from HOV 2 to HOV 3 on 

Jan. 1, 2017. 

There are other options besides using the HOV 3; you can: 

• Use the general purpose lanes. Free general purpose lanes 

always exist alongside CDOT’s Express Lanes. Drivers 

benefit from less congestion in those lanes because of the 

traffic that diverts to the Express Lanes. 

• Ride the bus. RTD has many options for a fast commute, 

including bus rapid transit (BRT) along the US 36 

corridor. Visit the RTD website to explore your options. 

• Pay a toll. Go to expresstoll.com to get a pass, and pay 

lower tolls for a quick-and-easy trip. 

• Find an additional friend and carpool. CDOT will 

provide free HOV switchable transponders to those who 

wish to exclusively carpool. Get yours at expresstoll.com. 

If you would like more information about express lanes, 

finding carpool partners, please visit the Colorado 

RAMBLE WITH RON 

Due to the fall and winter seasons, Ramble with Ron will 

begin in April. If you have some ideas or suggestions about 

living or working in Greenwood Village that you would like to 

share with Mayor Ron Rakowsky, send him an email at 

rakowsky@greenwoodvillage.com or call the Mayor’s Office at 

303-486-5745. 

HOV 3 IS IN EFFECT 

Department of Transportation at cdot.gov or the Denver 

Regional Council of Governments at drcog.org. 

SPRING BREAK: 

KEEPING FAMILIES SAFE 

DURING A STAYCATION 

Each year, more than three million children ages 14 and 

under get hurt at home. Most fatal injuries at home are 

caused by suffocation, fire and burns, drowning, choking, 

falls, poisoning or from firearms that are discharged 

unintentionally. 

It is recommended that children under the age of 12 not be 

left home alone. Young children do not have the ability to 

understand risk and consequences and can get themselves 

into a lot of trouble without a lot of effort. 

Staying home alone is a lot of fun and a lot of responsibility. 

Each child is different and can handle responsibilities at 

different ages. If you are unsure, find a babysitter, a family 

member, or a neighbor who can stay with your child or check 

in with them throughout the day. It’s better to be safe than 

sorry. 

Follow these precautions: 

• Discuss rules and guidelines while you are away at work. 

Can your child have friends in the house? Where can they 

play in the house? What can they eat? 

• Discuss where your child is allowed to go outside the 

home. Can they go to a friend’s house or another 

neighbor? Can they go to the park or to the store on their 

bike? 

• If your child will be preparing their own meals, have them 

practice using the stove and oven while you are home so 

you can go over safety concerns. If possible, prepare meals 

ahead of time that are easy to reheat in the microwave or 

don’t require heating of any kind. 

• Create and practice your home escape plan in case of a 

fire. Set off the smoke alarm so it is a familiar sound and 

practice getting out of the house safely. 

• Post or program emergency phone numbers into home or 

cell phones, including trusted neighbors, your work 

phone, cell phone, and poison control (1-800-222-1222). 

Practice dialing 9-1-1. 

• Program important phone numbers into the home phone 

or cell, including your work and cell numbers and those 

of trusted family members and neighbors. 



VILLAGE CALENDAR 

Visit 

WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM 

for more information 

Information is subject to change 

april 2017 

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 

26 27 28 29 30 

31 1 

2 3 

4 

City Council 

Study Session 

6 p.m. 

Meeting 

7 p.m. 

City Hall 

★ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING ★ 

P&Z Commission 

7 p.m. 

City Hall 

5 6 7 8 

9 10 11 

12 

13 

14 15 

PTR Commission 

7 p.m. 

City Hall 

GVAHC Meeting 

6:30 p.m. 

Curtis Center 

16 17 

18 

19 20 21 22 

City Council 

Study Session 

6 p.m. 

City Hall 


P&Z Commission 

7 p.m. 

City Hall 

23 

24 25 

PTR Commission 

7 p.m. 

City Hall 

26 

27 

BOAA Meeting 

6:30 p.m. 

City Hall 

28 29 

30 



GOVERNMENT 

NEW ON GVTV 8 – PREMIERES MARCH 31 

Learn about the work behind protecting the future of the 

High Line Canal and its 71-mile regional trail. 

Just started driving or are you a seasoned driver? 

You may be violating the law and not even know it. 

Hear from Greenwood Village Police Chief John Jackson on 

the do’s and don’ts of some major traffic violations. 

GET SOCIAL WITH GREENWOOD VILLAGE 

• Get breaking news about Greenwood Village 

• Learn about upcoming events 

• Ask questions 

• Hear about crime alerts and tips 

• Help the GVPD catch criminals 

• Watch current and past videos 

• Keep up with the status of neighborhood projects 

For more information, please call Melissa Gallegos, Communications 

Officer, at 303-486-5749 or mgallegos@greenwoodvillage.com. GV 

GVTV 8 PROGRAMS 

Village Showcase 

Join Mayor Ron Rakowsky as he showcases 

all the latest happenings and greatest events 

taking place in Greenwood Village. 

Beyond The Green 

A program highlighting the parks, trails and 

open space system in the Village. 

Over 50 And Loving It! 

A program focused on issues and events 

affecting people 50+ years of age. 

Safety Matters In Greenwood Village 

Learn about safety issues in Greenwood 

Village and techniques to help keep you and 

your family safe. 

GV Business Connections 

Get an inside look at the business 

community of Greenwood Village and learn 

about some important business topics. 

GV Kids, Ink! ® News 

Hosted by youth news reporters, this 

program features youth activities and events 

in the community. 

The Village Insider 

Get a glimpse of the people and projects 

behind the doors at City Hall. 

Colorado Connected 

Produced by the Colorado Communications 

and Utility Alliance (CCUA), the program 

features programs on regional issues. 

NASA 360 

Produced by the National Institute of 

Aerospace for NASA, this program examines 

how technologies developed by and for 

NASA are used in everything from space 

exploration to everyday consumer products. 

Graceful Aging 

Enjoy this program to learn about elder care 

needs. You’ll laugh, think and be inspired to 

improve your life. 

Denver Press Club 

Hosted by the Denver Press Club, this 

program features discussions with members 

of the press and community. 

Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch 

A powerfully fun and effective workout that 

will lift your spirits, strengthen your heart, 

muscles, and core. You’ll get a healthy dose 

of cardio, strength and stretch moves and 

finish up feeling energized for the start and 

end of your day. 


GOVERNMENT 

Greenwood Village 

Don’t have Comcast cable? You can watch 

GVTV 8 programs on the Village Website 

at greenwoodvillage.com or 

on The City of Greenwood 

Village Channel on YouTube. 

AVAILABLE ON COMCAST CABLE IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE, GVTV CHANNEL 8 IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 

SEVEN DAYS A WEEK PROVIDING PROGRAMMING REGARDING IMPORTANT LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL TOPICS. 

March Schedule 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 

6:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio 

6:30 a.m. Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams 

9:00 a.m. Village 

Showcase 

Village 

Showcase 

Village 

Showcase 

Village 

Showcase 

Village 

Showcase 

Village 

Showcase 

Village 

Showcase 

9:10 a.m. Beyond the 

Green 

Beyond the 

Green 

Beyond the 

Green 

Beyond the 

Green 

Beyond the 

Green 

Beyond the 

Green 

Beyond the 

Green 

9:20 a.m. Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! 

9:30 a.m. Safety 

Matters 

Safety 

Matters 

Safety 

Matters 

Safety 

Matters 

Safety 

Matters 

Safety 

Matters 

Safety 

Matters 

9:40 a.m. GV Business 

Connections 

GV Business 

Connections 


Connections 


Connections 


Connections 


Connections 


Connections 

9:50 a.m. GV Kids, 

Ink! News 

GV Kids, 

Ink! News 


Ink! News 


Ink! News 


Ink! News 


Ink! News 


Ink! News 

10:00 a.m. The Village 

Insider 

The Village 

Insider 

The Village 

Insider 

The Village 

Insider 

The Village 

Insider 

The Village 

Insider 

The Village 

Insider 

10:30 a.m. NASA 360 Colorado NASA 360 Colorado NASA 360 Colorado NASA 360 

Connected 

Connected 

Connected 

11:00 a.m. Graceful 

Aging 

Graceful 

Aging 

Graceful 

Aging 

Graceful 

Aging 

11:30 a.m. Denver 

Press Club 

Denver Loft 

Sessions 

Denver 

Press Club 

Denver Loft 

Sessions 

Denver 

Press Club 

Denver Loft 

Sessions 

Denver 

Press Club 

Noon Bulletin 

Board 

Bulletin 

Board 

Bulletin 

Board 

Bulletin 

Board 

Bulletin 

Board 

Bulletin 

Board 

Bulletin 

Board 

3:00 p.m. Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio 

3:30 p.m. Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams 

6:00 p.m. Bulletin 

Board 

Bulletin 

Board 

Bulletin 

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Bulletin 

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Bulletin 

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Bulletin 

Board 

Bulletin 

Board 

7:00 p.m. Village 

Showcase 

Village 

Showcase 

Village 

Showcase 

Village 

Showcase 

Village 

Showcase 

Village 

Showcase 

Village 

Showcase 

7:10 p.m. Beyond the 

Green 

Beyond the 

Green 

Beyond the 

Green 

Beyond the 

Green 

Beyond the 

Green 

Beyond the 

Green 

Beyond the 

Green 

7:20 p.m. Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! 

7:30 p.m. Safety 

Matters 

Safety 

Matters 

Safety 

Matters 

Safety 

Matters 

Safety 

Matters 

Safety 

Matters 

Safety 

Matters 

7:40 p.m. GV Business 

Connections 


Connections 


Connections 


Connections 


Connections 


Connections 


Connections 

7:50 p.m. GV Kids, 

Ink! News 


Ink! News 


Ink! News 


Ink! News 


Ink! News 


Ink! News 


Ink! News 

8:00 p.m. The Village 

Insider 

The Village 

Insider 

The Village 

Insider 

The Village 

Insider 

The Village 

Insider 

The Village 

Insider 

The Village 

Insider 

8:30 p.m. NASA 360 Denver Loft NASA 360 Denver Loft NASA 360 Denver Loft NASA 360 

Sessions 

Sessions 

Sessions 

9:00 p.m. Graceful 

Aging 

Colorado 

Connected 

Graceful 

Aging 

Colorado 

Connected 

Graceful 

Aging 

Colorado 

Connected 

Graceful 

Aging 

9:30 p.m. Denver 

Press Club 

Denver 

Press Club 

Denver 

Press Club 

Denver 

Press Club 


GOVERNMENT 

Mayor Ron reports 


• Do not allow children to take a bath if you aren’t home. 

• Discuss whether it’s okay to swim in a neighbor’s pool or 

at the community center. Does your child know how to 

swim and have they taken swimming lessons? Will there 

be adult supervision? 

• Lock up medications (including vitamins), alcohol, and 

cleaning supplies. 

• Discuss how and when to answer the door when you are 

away. If your child doesn’t know the person on the other 

side, make sure they know not to open the door and that 

they should never let anyone in the house unless you have 

approved the visit ahead of time. 

• Is your child allowed to go with a friend’s older siblings or 

parents in a car? Who can they go with? Do they need a 

car seat/booster seat? 

• Keep firearms unloaded, locked and out of reach. 

• Stock your first aid kits … Band-Aids are a must! 

• Check in at regular intervals with your child to ensure 

they are staying safe and having fun. 

• Share safety tips from Safe Kids with your family. 

For more information, please call the Police Department or 

visit safekids.org. GV 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

DEPARTMENTS 

Mayor and City Council 303-486-5745 

City Manager’s Office 303-486-5745 

Community Outreach/ 303-486-5749 

Public Information 

City Prosecutor 303-486-1598 

Administrative Services 

Liquor Licenses 303-486-5755 

Voter Registration 303-486-5752 

Municipal Court 303-773-6033 

Human Resources 303-486-1579 

Employment 303-486-1579 

Community Development 

Building Permits 303-486-5783 

Building Inspection 303-694-5023 

Requests 

Planning and Zoning 303-486-5783 

Zoning and 303-486-5783 

Nuisance Complaints 

Finance 

Accounts Payable 303-486-8283 

Accounts Receivable 303-486-8282 

Budget Information 303-486-8290 

Tax Assistance 303-486-8299 

and Information 

Conservation/Open 303-708-6142 

Space Easements 

Park Planning 303-486-5743 

and Development 

Park Permits 303-486-5773 

Recreation and 303-486-5766 

Special Events 

Reimbursement Program 303-486-5773 

Parks and 303-708-6100 

Trail Maintenance 

Police Department 

Emergency 9-1-1 

Animal Control 303-773-2525 

Parking 303-773-2525 

Police Records 303-773-2525 

School Resource Officers 303-773-2525 

Traffic Information 303-773-2525 

Victim Assistance 303-486-8211 

Public Works 

Environment 303-708-6100 

(Drainage/Water Quality) 

Roadways 303-708-6100 

Traffic 303-708-6100 

Residential Trash 303-708-6100 

and Hazardous Waste 

Greenwood Village City Hall 

6060 South Quebec Street 

Greenwood Village, CO 80111 

Phone: 303-773-0252 

Fax: 303-290-0631 

After Hours Phone: 303-773-2525 

(for questions or service requests 

outside normal business hours) 

E-mail: thevillage@greenwoodvillage.com 

Website: www.greenwoodvillage.com 

An after-hours drop box is available by the 

flagpole in front of City Hall and is 

checked Monday through Friday. The drop 

box can be used to deliver customer 

comment cards, recreation registration 

and reimbursement forms, employment 

applications, and municipal court fines 

and documents. 

GV Website 

Parks, Trails & Recreation 

Art Activities 303-797-1779 

and Programs 


GOVERNMENT 

OF interest 

LONG ROAD 

RECONSTRUCTION 

PROJECT 

SCHEDULED TO 

BEGIN IN APRIL 

Construction of the Long Road 

Reconstruction project is scheduled to 

begin in April. The purpose of this 

project is to reconstruct a corridor that 

was originally paved in 1972 and is 

now at the end of its service life, 

requiring a full depth reconstruction. 

Other project goals, established 

through neighborhood input, include 

improving the drainage, mitigating the 

winter icing, adding landscaping to 

enhance the corridor appearance, 

maintaining the rural nature of the 

area, improving trail connectivity, 

increased pedestrian safety, and 

guardrail replacement to meet current 

standards. 

In addition to the roadway 

improvements of the Long Road 

project, the Village partnered with 

Southgate Water District to 

incorporate the needed replacement of 

Southgate’s waterline into the project. 

This effort to proactively complete the 

utility improvements concurrent with 

the road closures and ahead of final 

paving activity, will result in 

minimizing the impacts to the 

traveling public and local 

neighborhoods. 

The project was originally bid in May 

2016, but due to low bidder 

participation and high prices received, 

the bids were rejected and the project 

was rebid in January 2017. The result 

was higher participation and a project 

cost savings of over $2 million dollars. 

The project cost is $6,700,000 

including Southgate’s portion of 

$1,100,000 for the water main 

replacement. The Village’s portion for 

funding the project is part of the 

Village’s annual Capital Improvement 

Program (CIP) budget. 

ROAD CLOSURE 

INFORMATION 

During the initial utility work the road 

will remain open, however in April the 

road will be closed due to the nature 

of the work and limited width of the 

public right-of-way. The closure is 

scheduled from April to December 

2017 so the project can be completed 

in a safe and efficient manner. 

The closures within the project limits 

will occur in phases with each phase 

extending between the two nearest side 

street intersections. Variable message 

boards will be utilized to post dates of 

closures specific to the phases of 

construction as activities progress. 

Residents within the project limits will 

LONG ROAD CLOSURE 

DETOUR 

APRIL TO DEC. 2017 

be notified of each phase and whether 

to access their property from the east 

or from the west. Emergency response 

agencies will also be notified of each 

phase and associated closure. 

For more information about the 

project including road closures and 

maps of detour routes, visit the 

project website at 

www.LongRoadReconstruction.com. 

For more information, please contact 

John Wannigman, Greenwood Village 

Public Works Manager-Roads, at 

jwannigman@greenwoodvillage.com 

or 303-708-6139. 

For information on Southgate Water 

District’s Main line replacement, visit 

http://www.southgatedistricts.org/222/ 

Construction-Projects, or contact 

Christina Baca, Engineering Manager, 

at cbaca@southgatedistricts.org or 

303-779-0261. GV 


GOVERNMENT 

OUR NATURAL 

environment 

CONSERVE WATER AND SAVE MONEY ON YOUR WATER BILLS 

In 2017, Greenwood Village is partnering once again with Denver Water as part of the Water Saver Partnership to educate 

residents on ways to save water and money on their water bills while maintaining the beauty found in Village neighborhoods. 

GARDEN IN A BOX PROGRAM: 

BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES 

MADE EASY 

Garden In A Box, a selection of professionally designed, 

perennial gardens that use xeric (low water) plants, offers 

residents a simple approach to an eye-catching yard. These 

do-it-yourself garden kits come with 14 to 30 starter plants, a 

comprehensive Plant and Care Guide, and one to three 

plant-by-number maps. Regardless of expertise, you can save 

water and beautify your landscape with these affordable 

gardens. 

Gardens are offered by Denver Water in partnership with the 

Center for ReSource Conservation in support of our 

community’s commitment to water conservation. As a 

Denver Water customer, you are eligible for a $25 discount 

while supplies last. To view the full garden collection visit 

ConservationCenter.org/gardens. Gardens go on sale the first 

week of March and you will be able choose your garden pick 

up location at Greenwood Village City Hall on May 13 

between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. 

Whether you are looking to redesign a portion of your yard, 

attract bees and butterflies, or simply increase your curb 

appeal, Garden In A Box makes it easy! All the plants are 

locally grown, and once established will need little to no 

irrigation to thrive, giving you big, beautiful savings. Plus, 

with many options to choose from, you can find the perfect 

garden for shade, sun, and everything in between. 

2017 SUMMARY OF 

GARDEN OFFERINGS: 

• There will be 7 different gardens (6 Xeric and 1 veggie) 

with options for sun, shade, and high altitudes. 

• Available for the first time this year, Denver Water 

customers can select a 50 gallon Ivy Rain Barrel to harvest 

rainwater for your garden. 

• Gardens range in size from 16 to 95 sq. ft. 

• Gardens range in price from $74 to $149. 

• Gardens contain 14 to 30 plants (hardened off, starter 

plants that come in 2.5 or 4” pots). 

• All xeric gardens and the rain barrel (except the Xeric 

Greatest Hits and Spaghetti Dinner garden) are eligible for 

the $25 discount. 

For questions please contact Natalie Sullivan at Center for 

ReSource Conservation at nsullivan@conservationcenter.org 

or 303-999-3820, ext. 222, or Denver Water Customer Care 

at 303-893-2444. GV 


GOVERNMENT 

FAA TO HOLD AIRSPACE 

WORKSHOPS IN APRIL AND MAY 

GREENWOOD VILLAGE CITY HALL 

TO HOST A MEETING 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold 11 

public information/open house workshops in April and May 

2017 on proposed airspace improvements in the Denver 

Metro Area. The improvements are part of the Denver 

Metroplex project, which proposes to use streamlined satellite 

navigation to move air traffic more safely and efficiently 

through the Denver metro area. Existing air routes may be 

modified with new satellite-based routes. 

Satellite technology enables the FAA to create more direct air 

routes as well as routes that are automatically separated from 

one another. It also enables the FAA to build highly efficient 

climbs and descents into departure and arrival routes, which 

has yielded significant environmental benefits in a number of 

locations throughout the country. 

The Denver Metroplex project includes Denver International 

Airport, Centennial Airport, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan 

Airport, Buckley Air Force Base, Northern Colorado 

Regional Airport, Front Range Airport and Greeley-Weld 

This project is designed to reduce congestion 

and improve safety by: 

Courtesy of FAA 

County Airport. It is one of 12 Metroplex projects 

nationwide. 

FAA representatives will provide information on the project 

and be available to answer questions, one-on-one. The 

preliminary route designs also will be displayed on poster 

boards and iPads. The community feedback the FAA receives 

from these workshops will help the agency determine 

whether it should make changes to the preliminary designs 

before beginning the project’s draft Environmental 

Assessment (EA). 

When the FAA completes the Draft EA, it will hold 

additional public workshops where people can review and 

comment on the proposed route designs analyzed in that 

document. These public workshops are expected to take place 

in 2018. 

The workshops will be held on the following dates (note date 

that is highlighted in bold is at Greenwood Village City Hall): 

Monday, April 3, 6-8:30 p.m.: Front Range Airport 

Tuesday, April 4, 6-8:30 p.m.: Aurora Municipal Building 

Lobby 

Wednesday, April 5, 6-8:30 p.m.: Erie Community Center 

Thursday, April 6, 5-7:30 p.m.: Green Valley Ranch 

Recreation Center 

Monday, April 17, 5:30-8:00 p.m.: Boulder Library 

Main Branch 

Tuesday, April 18, 6-8:30 p.m.: Greenwood Village, 

City Hall Community Room 

Wednesday, April 19, 5:30-8:00 p.m.: Douglas County 

Library, Parker Branch 

Thursday, April 20, 6-8:30 p.m.: Chatfield Senior High 

School, Commons Area 

Monday, May 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Metropolitan State 

University of Denver, Tivoli Student Union, 

Tuesday, May 2, 6-8:30 p.m.: Rocky Mtn. Metro Airport 

Wednesday, May 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Stuart Middle School, 

Cafetorium 

To learn more about the project, please visit: 

http://www.metroplexenvironmental.com/denver_metroplex/ 

denver_introduction.html; https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/ 

communityengagement/den/. GV 


GOVERNMENT 

ENHANCING OUR 

community 

LOSE WEIGHT 

& EARN CASH 

FREE WEIGH AND WIN 

PROGRAM KIOSK 

LOCATED AT CITY HALL 

Greenwood Village City Hall is a 

kiosk location for the Weigh and Win 

Program, a FREE program that helps 

all Colorado residents, ages 18 and 

over, achieve and maintain a healthy 

weight. Participants can stay 

accountable and visually track their 

progress through photographed weighins 

completed at private scales, referred 

to as “kiosks,” located throughout the 

community. Weight improvement 

enables participants to earn quarterly 

cash rewards (if initial BMI is >= 25) 

and all participants are eligible for 

monthly prizes just for participating. 

RUNNING FOX PARK LANDSCAPE 

IMPROVEMENTS MEETING 

MARCH 15, 2017, 6:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL 

HERE’S HOW THE 

PROGRAM WORKS: 

Join: Enroll online or at the kiosk at 

Greenwood Village City Hall (other 

kiosk locations available). 

Coach: Receive a daily email or text 

message that coaches individuals on 

healthy eating and active living 

(messages tailored based on enrollment 

preferences). 

Measure: Participants will weigh-in at 

a private, automated kiosk located in 

their community every 90 days. 

Weigh-in results and live progress 

tracking will facilitate the quarterly 

rewards program. 

Reward: Earn quarterly cash rewards 

for reaching the specified weight 

improvement marks and also earn 

prizes from local retail partners by 

Residents are invited to attend a 

presentation of the proposed 

landscape improvements to 

Running Fox Park on 

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 

6:30 p.m. in the Community 

Room at City Hall. The proposed 

landscape plan includes 

retrofitting the existing pond to 

incorporate water conservation 

best practices. The project is 

planned as part of the 2016 

Capital Improvement Program 

(CIP) and will begin this 

summer. For more information, 

please call David Foster, Parks 

Project Manager, at 303-486-5686 or email at dfoster@greenwoodvillage.com. 

accruing 

health 

points for 

participating 

in program 

activities 

(i.e. weekly 

journal). 

Team Challenge: Periodic team 

challenges are typically three months 

in duration. Teams can be comprised 

of family, friends, and/or co-workers 

who will further motivate participants 

and allow them to earn additional 

rewards. 

Your local kiosk is located at: 

Greenwood Village City Hall 


Located downstairs across from the 

Finance Department. 

For more information or to join this 

FREE program, visit 

www.weighandwin.com or call 



GOVERNMENT 

ENSURING A SAFE 

community 

GOT DRUGS? 

NATIONAL 

PRESCRIPTION 

DRUG 

TAKE-BACK DAY 

SATURDAY, 

APRIL 29, 2017 

10 A.M.- 2 P.M. 

AT CITY HALL 

On Saturday, April 29, 2017, The 

Drug Enforcement Administration 

(DEA) will coordinate a collaborative 

effort with the Greenwood Village 

Police Department and other local law 

enforcement agencies to remove 

potentially dangerous controlled 

substances from every household’s 

medicine cabinets. Collection activities 

will take place from 10 a.m. through 

2 p.m. at Greenwood Village City 

Hall parking lot, 6060 South 

Quebec Street. Police Officers will be 

available in the parking lot at City 

Hall so citizens can simply drive up 

and drop off their unused prescription 

drugs. 

The National Take-Back Day provides 

an opportunity for the public to 

surrender expired, unwanted, or 

unused pharmaceutical controlled 

substances and other medications for 

destruction. These drugs are a 

potential source of supply for illegal 

use and an unacceptable risk to public 

health and safety. 

Here are some guidelines for this oneday 

effort intended to bring national 

focus to the issue of increasing 

pharmaceutical controlled substance 

abuse. 

• The program is anonymous. 

• Controlled, non-controlled, and 

over the counter substances may be 

dropped off. 

• All solid dosage pharmaceutical 

product and liquids in consumer 

containers, with the exception of 

chemotherapy drugs, may be 

accepted. 

• Liquid products, such as cough 

syrup, should remain sealed in their 

original container. 

• Prescription and over the counter 

solid dosage medications, e.g. 

tablets and capsules will be 

accepted. 

• Intravenous solutions, injectables, 

and syringes/needles will not be 

accepted due to potential hazard 

posed by blood-borne pathogens. 

• Illicit substances such as marijuana 

or methamphetamine are not a part 

of this initiative, but can be dropped 

off at the Police Department at any 

time for disposal. 

For more information, please call 

the Police Department at 



BUSINESS 

BUSINESSspotlight 

VIKING POWER FITNESS 

8755 East Orchard Road, Suite 604 • 303-771-4698 

www.vpfclub.com • Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m., and Sunday by appointment only 

Chances are, any purveyor of 

contemporary pop culture is steeped in 

Norse mythology — perhaps without 

even realizing it! Marvel’s Avenger, 

Thor, his brother Loki, and their 

father Odin are just a few examples of 

strength, courage, and power . . . to 

entertain and enliven our world. The 

popular culture of books, sci-fi movies 

and video games have borrowed 

liberally from the seafaring journeys of 

the Vikings, wrought with tales of 

courage and inner strength. 

Oyvind Gulbrandsen is a modern day 

version of just that Nordic journey. He 

spent his childhood in Norway, and 

was immersed in health and fitness at 

a young age, developing a passion and 

love for its many benefits in recreation, 

wellness, and overall health. As he 

grew older he played semi-professional 

soccer for many years where he 

nurtured and fed this passion for 

fitness. As he continued to master the 

ins and outs of training, his discipline 

and focus in training emerged. Yet his 

ambition and dream was to embark on 

his own “Nordic” journey to America, 

and perhaps opening his own fitness 

business. 

With only $500 in his pocket, he 

landed in California as a fitness 

trainer. And after meeting an 

entrepreneur who owned a supplement 

company in Colorado, he moved to 

the Village community, began training 

the Village community at a local 

fitness club, and soon met his future 

wife Kelly. They developed a loyal 

clientele after several years, and in 

2010 took a leap of faith and opened 

their own fitness facility . . . seven 

years and three children later, Oyvind’s 

dream has come true! 

Oyvind, founded Viking Power Fitness 

(VPF) in the Village to serve the 

vibrant and active lifestyle that 

residents and businesses here 

appreciate. Nestled in a private, 

secluded location in the heart of the 

Denver Technological Center, VPF 

caters to busy working professionals 

and their families. “Viking is an elite 

fitness facility with some of the most 

outstanding fitness trainers around,” 

said Oyvind. “We focus on customer 

service, providing each and every client 

with top-of-the-line equipment and a 

killer workout every time,” shared 

Oyvind. 

“The best part of my job is seeing 

people succeed,” exclaimed Oyvind. 

Each and every day he witnesses and 

helps others become the best version 

of themselves. Kelly is the master 

trainer with her Poppie Pilates Studio 

within VPF. “Our ‘one stop shop’ 

provides a non-intimidating 

environment where everyone senses 

our passion and feels like family,” said 

Kelly. Whether you are a casual gymgoer, 

post-rehab patient or a 

professional athlete, their selection of 

equipment and expert staff is sure to 

impress. And they have very flexible 

hours to meet your needs and ample 

parking as well. 

What makes Viking Power Fitness 

special are its unique offerings. Viking 

proudly offers FitCirc, a unique high 

intensity interval training (HIIT) 

group fitness training and nutritional 

coaching program that brings results. 

It is backed by the science of Excess 

Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption 

(EPOC) and proven to give results! 

The 60-minute HIIT fitness classes are 

high energy, coach-led group workouts 

that are customized for your fitness 

level. The nutritional coaching by 

George includes weekly meal plans, 

measurements, and accountability 

using a 100% whole foods diet that is 

safe and effective for children and 

adults of all ages. And they are also the 



BUSINESS 

MEMBER spotlight 

THE LAKE HOUSE 

Imagine the memories at Denver’s only beachfront venue. 

Nestled in The Marina at Cherry Creek State Park, The Lake 

House offers venue and party options bigger than the views. 

Hold your ceremony with a backdrop of sailboats. Host your 

party in the mountain-lodge-meets-yacht-club Great Hall. 

Enjoy cocktails and dinner on the Upper Deck or Tiki Beach. 

Motivate your corporate crew with kayak, canoe, hydrobike 

or stand up paddleboard races. Take on the lake with 

pontoon boats or jet skis. Rock the riverboat with live music 

and dinner 

aboard. 

When you 

choose The 

Lake House 

for your 

event, the 

Great Hall 

and Upper 

Deck are all yours. Our elegant decor leaves immense 

opportunities to accommodate any theme, yet is beautifully 

appointed for a ready-set-go function. 

The Great Hall’s 2,500 square feet is a canvas ready for your 

transformation, spilling onto the same-size Upper Deck. A 

full-service bar accentuates the space with its warm, inviting 

tones and textures. And there’s plenty of stand-up space for 

guests to rest an elbow or a cocktail while enjoying your 

special occasion. Both the adjacent Tiki Beach, Breezeway 

and acres on The Wharf are available for outdoor events and 

ceremonies. Add a day on the lake before your big event, 

hosting guests to a beach party with live music, kayaking, 

canoeing, SUPing, sailing and the best barbeque ever. The 

Lake House offers onsite catering from the areas top 

providers with a range of cuisine and pricing options. 

Call 303-220-5253 to book your event today. GV 

DON’T MISS THE RIBBON CUTTING 

FOR SUNFLOWER BANK! 

Visit our Web site at: 

www.dtcchamber.com 

E-mail us: admin@gvchamber.com 

Phone: 303-290-9922 

7600 Landmark Way, Suite 1615 


Fax: 303-962-4640 

Come one, come all! We will have a wine selection and hors d’oeuvres. 

Mix and mingle with our Mayor Ron Rakowsky and several other active 

members of the DTC|Greenwood Village community. 

The open house is Thursday, March 30 

from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and the 

ribbon cutting will be at 5:15 p.m. 

Sunflower Bank, 5299 DTC Blvd. #100 


FREE to attend and no RSVP required! 


BUSINESS 

NEW GV businesses 

ACUPUNCTURIST 

Harmony Acupuncture 

Wellness Center 

5650 South Greenwood Plaza 

Boulevard, Suite 141 

720-299-8278 

BACKGROUND 

SCREENING SERVICES 

EZ Screen Solutions, LLC 

5994 South Holly Street, 

Suite 151 

720-495-4740 

BROKER 

National Financial Services, LLC 

6501 South Fiddlers Green Circle 

720-356-6801 

BUSINESS CONSULTING 

Ripple Effect Consulting, LLC 

7951 East Maplewood Avenue, 

Suite 328 

303-356-3248 

CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES 

Ronnebaum Chiropractic 

5191 South Yosemite Street, 

Suite B 

303-842-3948 

COUNSELING 

Caught in His Arms 

5650 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, 

Suite 225-G 

720-495-3436 

Denver Diabetes Counseling 

and Denver Marriage and 

Family Therapy 


Suite 225-K 

720-420-6541 

EDUCATION SERVICES 

Brainetics 

5460 South Quebec Street, 

Suite 150 

303-619-5734 

FITNESS CENTER 

Crunch Fitness 

8525 East Arapahoe Road 

720-399-6184 

HOLDING COMPANY 

Launch Pad, LLC 


Suite 150 

303-619-5734 

Twining Holdings, LLC 

8000 East Prentice Avenue, 

Suite C-5 

303-952-2581 

HOME CARE SERVICES 

1st Choice Home Care, LLC 


Suite 212 

720-288-0440 

ARC Therapy 


Suite 300-A 

877-312-6614 

INVESTMENT CONSULTING 

Aveo Capital Partners, LLC 

6400 South Fiddlers Green Circle, 

Suite 350 

303-552-0945 

LEGAL SERVICES 

Stengel Hoppe, LLP 

5750 South Ulster Circle, 

Suite E-300 

303-325-2610 

LIFE INSURANCE SALES 

SBG, Incorporated 


Suite 1250 

303-801-1935 

NEWBORN SERVICES 

Tortle, LLC 


Suite 150 

720-428-2147 

MARKETING 

Patient Marketing 

Specialists, LLC 

8400 East Crescent Parkway, 

Suite 600 

720-600-2730 

MORTGAGE SERVICES 

Franklin American 

Mortgage Company 

7350 East Progress Place, Suite 100 

800-295-1020 

Goldwater Bank, N.A. 

5690 DTC Boulevard, Suite 100 

303-740-4404 

Nationwide Federal 

Home Loans, Incorporated 


Suite 1500 

303-558-1500 

NON-PROFIT SERVICES 

Caring Connection 


Suite 110 

720-864-8051 

Coalition for Sepsis 

Survival, Incorporated 


Suite 100 

720-329-7737 

McPherson Family Foundation 

5555 DTC Parkway, Suite 310 

303-717-6816 

SOFTWARE AND CUSTOMER 

SUPPORT CALL CENTER 

Enquire Solutions, LLC 


Suite 305D 

720-428-5800 

SPORTS MASSAGE 

Denver Sports Massage 

5950 South Willow Drive, 

Suite 200 

303-630-9603 

TALENT AGENCY 

Big Fish Talent Agency 

8400 East Crescent Parkway, 

Suite 617 

303-744-7170 

WIND ELECTRIC 

POWER GENERATION 

Alstom Renewable US, LLC 

8000 East Maplewood Avenue 

518-388-7621 

BUSINESS 

UNDER NEW 

MANAGEMENT 

DELI 

Prentice Cafe 

8101 East Prentice Avenue. 

Suite M250 

720-327-2032 

business spotlight 


only facility to utilize the SpeedFlex system of 

technologically-driven compression weight lifting equipment. 

Those looking to work on their explosiveness will benefit 

from their Viking battle ropes and turfed area for the 

weighted sled. Their turf measures out to be 40 yards. This is 

perfect for young athletes or current professionals looking to 

work on speed and agility. With over 6,500 sq. ft. of usable 

space, their facility includes a full weight room, cardio area, 

Pilates studio, MAT, massage, and beautiful locker rooms 

with showers, and their prices are affordable and within 

reach. They have all you need to tone, lose weight and get fit. 

For more information about their coaching program, cardio 

memberships, group classes, certified nutritionist, massage, 

and pricing call 303-771-4698 or visit www.vpfclub.com. 

Mention this Newsletter article in the month of March to 

receive a free group hour class or a 20% discounted Pilates 

session. VPF is located at 8755 E. Orchard Road, Suite 604. 

Hours are 

5 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Saturday; Sunday by appointment only. 

Embark on your odyssey to greater fitness with Viking Power 

Fitness . . . where your fitness goals and wellness are 

maximized and realized! GV 


BUSINESS 

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXES 

WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? 

Property tax is a tax that a homeowner pays on the value of 

your residential home and land. Property taxes are governed 

by State Law, but assessed and collected by the Arapahoe 

County Assessor on behalf of various entities to provide 

services and fund infrastructure improvements in the 

community that directly benefit you and your family. 

THE APPRAISAL PROCESS 

The Assessor’s Value Of Your Property 

Values are most often determined by comparing your 

property with properties that are similar in location, design, 

size, age and amenities within your neighborhood. The value 

placed on your property for the year 2015 was based on sales 

between January 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014, utilizing the 

Sales Comparison Approach. The Sales Comparison 

Approach includes the assessor’s evaluation of similar 

properties to arrive at a value for your property. The sales 

must have occurred during the 18-month period prior to and 

including the appraisal date of June 30. If a sufficient 

number of sales are not available during the 18-month 

period, the assessor may go back in six-month intervals up to 

a maximum of five years to collect the required number of 

sales needed to set values. 

BREAKING DOWN THE TAX 

Actual Vs. Assessed Value 

The actual value of property is not the taxable value. The 

taxable value is a percentage of the actual value. The 

percentage is called an assessment rate and the resulting value 

is called the assessed value. Property taxes are calculated by 

multiplying the actual value of the property by the 

assessment rate and then by the total mill levy. The 

residential assessment rate is currently 7.96 percent. The 

assessment rate for all other property, including vacant land is 

29 percent. 

Actual Value x Residential Assessment Rate x Mill Levy = Taxes 

$500,000 x 7.96% x 0.083872 = $3,338.11 

What’s In A Mill? 

A mill levy is the “tax rate” that is applied to the assessed 

value of a property. One mill is one dollar per $1,000 dollars 

of assessed value. Mill levies are determined by each 

individual taxing authority such as the school, county, city, 

fire, water, sanitation, and recreation districts. A property 

owner’s total mill levy will depend upon the districts in 

which their property is located. County taxes are levied by 

the Board of County Commissioners and City taxes are 

levied by the City Council. Special district taxes are levied by 

their board of directors, and school taxes are levied by school 

boards. In addition to each city like Greenwood Village 

establishing its own mill levy, there are additional mill levies 

for given districts outlined on your property tax bill. 

A Sample Property Tax Statement 

$500,000 Home Value 

Taxing Entity Tax Levy Amount 

Arapahoe County 13.856 $551.47 

Arapahoe Library District 5.916 $235.46 

Cherry Creek School District 49.703 $1,978.18 

City of Greenwood Village 2.932 $116.69 

Developmental Disability 1.000 $39.80 

Regional Transportation District 0 0 

South Metro Fire Rescue 9.344 $371.89 

Southgate Sanitation District 0.510 $20.30 

Urban Drainage and Flood 

Control District 0.553 $22.01 

Urban Drainage and Flood 

Control District (S. Platte) 0.058 $2.31 

Total 83.872 $3,338.11 

GREENWOOD VILLAGE PORTION 

OF YOUR PROPERTY TAX 

The Village’s mill levy of 2.932 accounts for less than 4% of 

the average resident’s property tax rate. Therefore, on a home 

valued at $500,000, the Village receives roughly 

$117 of the resident’s total annual property tax payment. 

TAXES ARE DUE 

When To Pay Property Taxes To Arapahoe County 

Property tax bills reflect the taxes due for the preceding year 

and are mailed after January 1. Tax amounts greater than $25 

may be paid in one payment by April 30 or in two equal 


MARCH 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 17

ARTS AND RECREATION 

PUBLIC ART IN 

WESTLANDS PARK 

RESIDENTS INVITED TO PROVIDE 

INPUT AT PUBLIC MEETING 

Residents are invited to provide input at a public meeting on 

April 26, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall regarding the 

installation of public art sculptures in Wetlands Park. As per 

the Village’s Public Art Policy, the Parks, Trails, and 

Recreation Department is seeking public input on the 

proposed artists and locations of the work. At the meeting, 

residents will get the opportunity to see the proposed sites 

and examples of the artists’ previous works. 

Greenwood Village has partnered with the Museum of 

Outdoor Art (MOA) to present rotating, public art installations 

in Westlands Park. The Museum of Outdoor Arts proposes 

temporary placement of 3-5 sculptures in Westlands Park 

from the fall of 2017 through summer of 2018. The 

sculptures are work of two Colorado based artists, Charles 

and Collin Parson; a father/son team presenting new and 

existing interior gallery and exterior sculptural works in this 

unique exhibition. This exhibition will correspond to a gallery 

exhibition at MOA’s indoor gallery. 

The Museum of Outdoor Arts is dedicated to bringing the 

vitality of the arts into the everyday life of the people of 

Colorado. A museum without walls, MOA’s collection of 

outdoor sculpture reaches out to both the casual passerby 

and the serious art critic. MOA has several works located 

throughout Greenwood Village including two pieces on loan 

to the Village located in Westlands Park, The Nest and 

Dolphins. 

For more information, please call Chris Stevens, Cultural Arts 

Coordinator at 303-708-6110 or email 

cstevens@greenwoodvillage.com. 

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT 

OPPORTUNITIES 

AVAILABLE AT VILLAGE 

8 RECREATION AIDE 

POSITIONS TO BE FILLED 

The Parks, Trails 

and Recreation 

Department of the 

Village welcomes 

your application for 

the Recreation Aide 

position! This 

position requires an 

individual who likes 

to have fun while 

teaching sports, art 

and recreation 

activities in the community such as day camp, art camp, 

T-Ball and more! The position requires knowledge of various 

sport rules including softball, volleyball and kickball; ability 

to keep accurate records; ability to lift and set up various 

sport equipment; and the ability to communicate effectively. 

Must be 14 years of age or older. This is a temporary, parttime 

position working an average of 10 to 15 hours per week. 

CPR/First Aid certification helpful but not required. 

Apply at greenwoodvillage.com or call 303-486-5773 for 

more information. 

property taxes 

continued from page 17 

payments. The first half payment is due by the last day of 

February. The second half payment is due by June 15. Notice 

of valuations are sent to each property owner by May 1 of 

each year regardless if property taxes are paid through your 

mortgage payment. The value shown on the notice affects the 

amount of taxes you pay in January. 

PROTEST AND APPEAL 

If you disagree with the value assigned by the County 

Assessor, you have the right to filing appeals based on an 

established process to preserve your taxpayer rights. 

PROPERTY TAX QUESTIONS 

AND ASSISTANCE 

For more information about your residential property tax 

statement, please call the Arapahoe County Assessor’s Office 

at 303-795-4600 or visit arapahoegov.com. If you have any 

questions regarding the Greenwood Village portion of your 

property tax bill, please call the Village Tax Help Line at 




ART events 

GALLERY HOURS 

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

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

WINTER’S 

GLOW 

While the weather outside may 

not have felt like it, over 500 

community members came 

together to celebrate the winter 

season. On February 8, the 

Curtis Center for the Arts 

glimmered with fire and ice at 

the annual Winter’s Glow 

event. International award 

winners Cool Hand Ice Carvers 

battled 60 degree weather to 

create ice sculptures that would 

last through the evening. 

Attendees were treated to a 

variety of activities that 

included live ice carvers, fire 

dancers, giant inflatable 

sculptures, creative light based 

vignettes and other roaming 

performers. Local artist Erik 

Reiger was on hand to 

demonstrate his process of 

creating art with a piece of steel 

and a circular saw. Children 

flocked to his spot when the 

sparks started to fly. The kids, 

and a few daring adults, also 

enjoyed a slide made entirely of 

ice. 

Inside the Curtis Center, guests 

had the opportunity to hear 

local violinists the Luyten Trio, 

sample champagne provided by 

Bouzy Spirits and view the 

New Frontier exhibit. 

Attendees also got to add their 

own artistic flair to the 

community art project that is 

now hanging in City Hall. In 

addition to all of the artistic 

activities everyone was treated 

to hot chocolate and s’mores. 

Be on the lookout for this event 

again next winter. 



SENIOR ACTIVITIES — AT CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS 

SENIOR FOCUS 50+ 

Day: Mondays 

Time: 9-10:15 a.m. 

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts 

2349 East Orchard Road 

Enjoy a variety of foods, great 

conversation and a variety of activities with 

this active senior group. Newcomers 

welcome and the program is free! 

2017 SPRING SCHEDULE 

(Subject to change) 

Monday, March 13 

“Anything Goes” 

Share your favorite artwork, poem, 

photograph, article and learn a little about 

your fellow attendees. 


Guest Performer – Paul Borillo 

Entertainment that includes comedy, magic 

and juggling from Denver’s very own 

professional actor. 


Fun with Art 

Introducing the Doodle Effect. 

Monday, April 3 

“A Taste of Italy” 

Experience Italian food, culture and music. 

Monday, April 10 

Lessons in Self-Defense 

For more information, please contact Gina 

Oldenburg at 720-227-8685 

SENIOR DANCE 

Day: Mondays 

Time: 10:15-11:15 a.m. 



Join us for a fun movement and dance 

exploration with Rebecca Reiter. Learn 

dance routines from the ’50s to now! 

Newcomers welcome and the program is 

free! 

HARMONICA 

Day: Mondays 

Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 



Beginners and Intermediates are welcome 

to this casual harmonica class with Gilda 

Shapiro. It’s never to late to learn a new 

tune! It’s free and newcomers are welcome 

each week. Great way to meet new people 

in a casual environment. 

For more information about our Senior 

Programs feel free to contact Cathy Pate, 

Recreation Manager, at 303-486-5766. 



ART events 

GALLERY HOURS 




AUTHOR TO DISCUSS 

MINDFUL EATING 

Lynn Rossy, Ph.D. is a health 

psychologist and author specializing in 

mindfulness-based interventions. She 

developed a 10-week Eat for Life class 

that teaches people to eat mindfully 

and intuitively, love their bodies, and 

find deeper meaning in their lives. 

Results indicate that participants 

significantly increased intuitive eating and body 

appreciation and decreased disordered eating. Increases in the 

skill of mindfulness predicted the other positive changes. She 

wrote The Mindfulness-Based Eating Solution in order to offer the 

scientifically-validated practices in Eat for Life to a wider 

audience. The book was recently named one of the Top Ten 

Mindful Books of 2016 by Mindful.org. 

Lynn is a longtime practitioner of 

mindfulness meditation and yoga. She is a 

Community Dharma Leader (training 

through Spirit Rock Meditation Center), 

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher, 

and Kripalu Yoga Teacher. She is on the 

Board of Directors for The Center for 

Mindful Eating — an international nonprofit 

organization training professionals in 

the field of mindful eating. She is a member 

of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, an 

organization of professional women with high achievement in 

the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality. 

She tastes mindfulness in her own life by meditating daily, doing 

yoga poses whenever possible (even in the grocery store), playing 

Qigong, taking long walks and biking on the Katy Trail, playing 

the piano, singing, seeking out delicious food experiences, 

watching documentary films, and breaking out in spontaneous 

dance and laughter at any moment. 

Lynn comes to the Koelbel Library on April 1 to discuss her 

book and provide insights on her idea of Mindful Eating. Lynn 

will be on hand to answer questions and sign copies of her book. 

What: Lecture and Discussion with Lynn Rossy 

author of Mindful-Based Eating 

Where: Koelbel Library, 5955 Holly Street 

When: Saturday, April 1, 1 p.m. 

Free and open to the public. 

POLYMER CLAY 

DEMONSTRATION 

AND WORKSHOP 

WHAT IS 

POLYMER CLAY 

AND CAN I HAVE 

FUN WITH IT? 

Join artist Gerri Calpin 

for a one hour 

demonstration that will 

focus on how to use and 

make works of art using 

polymer clay. Gerri will demonstrate basic techniques and 

the equipment used in working with polymer clay. There 

will be plenty of samples for participants to view and time 

for questions. 

Date and Day: Thursday, March 23 

Time: 7 to 8 p.m. 

Presented by: Gerri Calpin 

FREE 

POLYMER CLAY 

INTRODUCTION TO BASICS 

This hands-on workshop will introduce artists of all 

artistic levels to the basics of working with polymer clay. 

Students will work with one color of clay and design a 

large button using tools and stamps. Throughout the 

process artist Gerri Calpin will answer questions, show 

bench work setup, storage and finishing procedures. All 

students will get to bake their buttons in an oven and 

show off their polymer clay creations. 

Date and Day: Saturday, March 25 

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Instructor: Gerri Calpin 

Fee: $100 

Ages: 16 and older 

Location: 




Please reserve your spot by registering online at 

www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration. 



ART 

programs 

CASUAL WATERCOLOR 

– PAINTING COLORADO 

Days and Dates: 

Mondays, March 13 

through April 24 

Times: 1 to 3 p.m. 

Fee: $120 

Instructor: Renee Reese 

CASUAL WATERCOLOR 

– CREATING YOUR 

OWN SKETCHBOOK 

Days and Dates: Mondays, 

May 1 through May 22 


Fee: $80 


FIGURE DRAWING 

Days and Dates: Tuesdays, 

April 4 through May 9 

Times: 

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Fee: $100 

Instructor: MJ Dowling 

Register online at 

www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration 

For more information call the the Curtis Center for the Arts at 303-797-1779. 

ADULT ART CLASSES 

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121 

ACRYLIC 

LANDSCAPE PAINTING 



Times: 1 to 3:30 p.m. 

Fee: $120 

Instructor: Candace French 

MORE SECRETS TO 

GLOWING COLORS – 

ACRYLIC AND OIL 

PAINTING 


Wednesdays, April 5 

through May 23 

Times: 

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Fee: $100 

Instructor: Aimee Deneweth 

DRAWING AND 

SKETCHING 


Wednesdays, April 5 

through May 10 


Fee: $100 

Instructor: Rick Brogan 

WATERCOLOR 


Fridays, 


Times: 

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

and 1 to 4 p.m. 

Fee: $100 

Instructor: Rick Brogan 

COFFEE & CANVAS 

Get together once a month on 

Saturday mornings with friends to 

create and enjoy coffee! Every 

workshop features a fresh painting 

design. 

All supplies are included for you, just 

bring your inner artist. 

Day and Time: 

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN 

LANDSCAPE 

Date: March 11 

Colorado’s blue skies and bright snowcapped 

peaks are the subject of 

March’s canvas. Step-by-step you’ll 

learn the best way to layer acrylic 

paints and mix colors with texture 

paste to create art you’ll want to hang 

on your walls all year. 

ANTICIPATING 

SPRING 

Date: April 8 

With the change of 

season, please join us to 

paint a fresh and fun 

spring garden scene. 

Students have requested 

this painting featuring the 

daffodils, crocuses and spring green 

grasses of the season. This one will be 

a breath of fresh air. Come join us! 

Fee: $30 for each program 





ART 

programs 

Register online at 

www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration 

For more information call the Curtis Center for the Arts at 303-797-1779. 

YOUTH ART CLASSES 

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village 80121 

PEE WEE ART 

It is never too early 

to introduce your 

child to the arts! 

Days and Times: 

Mondays, 

4 to 5 p.m. 

March 6 — 

Turtle Sculptures 

March 20 — 

It’s Raining 

Crayons! 

April 3 — Yarn Bunny 

April 17 — Potato Stamp Ladybugs 

Fee: $10 per program 

Ages: 3 to 5 years old with adult 

CREATIVITY 

GROWS HERE! 

This fun and engaging studio 

class promotes creativity and is 

tailored for children of all 

artistic levels and ability. 


April 4 through April 25 

Times: 4:30 to 6 p.m. 

Instructor: Janice Sugg 

Fee: $50 

Ages: 6 to 12 years old 

TENTACLE 

SCULPTURES 

Explore sculpture! Students 

will create a large sculpture 

from design to construction 

and finish with painting. 


Wednesdays, 



Instructor: Maggie Stewart 

Fee: $100 


LEARN TO DRAW MANGA! 

Learn how to draw your 

own Manga characters! 


Fridays, 

April 7 through 

May 26 


Instructor: 

Pop Culture 

Classroom 

Fee: $100 


SPRING BREAK ART CAMP 

Don’t worry about not going away for Spring Break and stop 

by the Curtis Center for the Arts to create unique works of 

art with local artists Gerri Calpin and Teresa Castaneda. 

Join us for one day or the entire week! 


Monday, March 27 through Thursday, March 30 


Monday, March 27 — 

Ukrainian Eggs and Treasure Box Decorating 

Tuesday, March 28 — 

Let’s have some fun with Polymer Clay! 

Wednesday, March 29 — Fish Nightlight and Art Cards 

Thursday, March 30 — Fairy Houses and Roses 

Instructors: Gerri Calpin and Teresa Castaneda 

Fee: $20 for each program 

All supplies included 


Location: 






Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 

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PERMIT #799 


ART events 

GALLERY HOURS 




MIXED MEDIA BY PÉBÉO 

MAKE AND TAKE POUR 

Begin or develop 

your Mixed Media 

by Pébéo painting 

skills. Through 

demonstrations, 

individual 

instruction and 

hands-on exercises, 

students will learn 

the basics and gain 

confidence in 

working with Mixed Media by Pébéo liquid oil 

paints. You will have an opportunity to create a 

sample sheet and an artwork of your own design. 

Artist Level: This class is for all levels of artists 

and non-artists. 

Day and Date: Tuesday, April 11 


Fee: $80 

Instructor: Candace French 

Location: 





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