January 2019 Newsletter

Greenwood Village 

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GOVERNMENT 

MAYOR RON reports 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

On behalf of the City Council, staff, and myself, we wish you 

and your families a Happy New Year! As we begin a new 

year, I encourage your involvement and participation in 

neighborhood and Village-wide matters. If you have any 

questions or comments, contact your district 

City Council representative or me. You can find 

our contact information on page 3 of this 

Newsletter. Please let us know how we are doing, 

or in what ways we can improve Greenwood 

Village. We hope 2019 will be a healthy and 

prosperous year for your families and the 

Village. 

YOUTH VISIT CITY HALL 

It’s always a pleasure to have our young people 

visit City Hall and take the time to learn about 

the role local government serves in our country. 

In December, City Manager John Jackson and I 

visited with Scout Troop 345 from Belleview 

Elementary. The troop wanted to meet city officials and learn 

about our role as city manager and mayor. It was a fun and 

enlightening discussion. 

Ron Rakowsky 

rrakowsky@ 

greenwoodvillage.com 

303-486-5741 

Also, at the December 3 City Council meeting, the City 

Council and I were joined by Scarlet and Genevieve Kirby 

who led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

District 1 Councilmember Jerry Presley invited them to the 

City Council meeting where he spent time before the 

meeting talking to them about his role as a City 

Councilmember. Scarlet is a 3rd grader at High Plains 

Elementary. She is currently locked in a tight election for 

student body treasurer. Scarlet has ambitions to one day be a 

Scientist in Paris. Genevieve is a kindergartner at High Plains 

Elementary. She recently received the High Plains highest 

honor, the Hawk Award, for her positivity. Genevieve has 

ambitions to one day be an astronaut. Both girls love science, 

their dog Bella, and Minecraft! 

If you have a group of youth that are interested in attending 

a City Council meeting or meeting with our staff, 

Councilmembers, or me, please call the City Manager’s 

Office at 303-486-5745. 

Scout Troop 345 from Belleview Elementary with City Manager 

John Jackson and Mayor Ron Rakowsky. 

Scarlet and Genevieve Kirby led the City Council in the Pledge 

of Allegiance, with District 1 Councilmember Jerry Presley. 

PG. 2 GV NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 2019

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 

Dave Bullock 

dbullock@ 


303-804-4137 

Anne Ingebretsen 

aingebretsen@ 


303-804-4135 

Steve Moran 

smoran@ 


303-804-4133 

Judith Hilton 

jhilton@ 


303-804-4131 

Jerry Presley 

jpresley@ 


303-804-4138 

Dave Kerber 

dkerber@ 


303-804-4136 

George Lantz 

glantz@ 


303-804-4134 

Thomas Dougherty 

tdougherty@ 


303-804-4132 

2018 ELECTION 

Now that the official election results have been released by 

the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, I thought it was 

interesting to share results of voter turnout for Greenwood 

Village. For this mid-term election, Greenwood Village voter 

turnout was a respective 81%. Note the highest participation 

age group in Greenwood Village voting in this election was 

between 48-62 years of age. There were 117 18-year-old 

adults who voted while 186 are registered; and one 102-yearold 

adult voted in this election. Regardless of your party 

affiliation, as Americans, it is a privilege to vote. We must 

exercise that right if we want to create change and guide the 

future of our Village, state and country. 

If you would like to review all the election data, please visit 

arapahoevotes.com. 

GREASE MONKEY 

GETTING DEMOLISHED 

The former Grease Monkey building located at Belleview 

Avenue and Quebec Street, which has severely deteriorated 

over the years, will be demolished by the end of February 

2019. This has been an eyesore in the Village for many years 

since Grease Monkey closed, so we are excited about its 

demolition as it will improve the appearance of our 

community. 

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JANUARY 2019 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 3

GOVERNMENT 

Mayor Ron 

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PUBLIC WORKS 

AND PARKS, TRAILS 

AND RECREATION 

HOLIDAY 

CELEBRATION 

One of the greatest things about being 

Mayor is to interact and work with 

some of the best and committed staff 

working in city government. We love 

our staff at Greenwood Village and I 

know all of you do, too. 

In December, as part of a Village 

tradition, Councilmembers Dave 

Bullock, Judy Hilton, George Lantz, 

RAMBLE WITH RON 

and I attended the annual Public 

Works and Parks, Trails and 

Recreation Holiday luncheon at the 

Maintenance Facility. These two work 

groups are responsible to ensure public 

areas of the Village are safe, usable, 

clean and that they promote the 

beautiful appearance of the 

community. Public Works plays a key 

Due to the fall and winter seasons, Ramble with Ron will be suspended until the spring. 

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. 

role in the planning and maintenance 

of infrastructure projects in the 

community that will allow future 

generations to enjoy a higher quality 

of life. The colorful gardens, 

convenient trails, streetscapes and 

parks with unique characteristics are 

expertly maintained by Park 

Maintenance throughout the year so 

that citizens can enjoy an array of 

outdoor opportunities. 

It was a great time to visit with the 

staff of these two departments and 

share conversations over the holidays. 

Please look for more pics of this 

annual event on page 7 of this 

Newsletter. GV 


VILLAGE CALENDAR 

Visit 

WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM 

for more information 

Information is subject to change 

february 2019 

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 

27 28 

29 30 31 

1 2 

3 4 

5 

6 7 8 9 

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 

10 11 12 

13 

14 

15 16 

PTR Commission 

7 p.m. 

City Hall 

Valentine’s Day 

17 18 

19 

20 21 

22 23 

Presidents’ Day 

Village Facilities 

Closed 


P&Z Commission 

7 p.m. 

City Hall 

GVAHC Meeting 

6:30 p.m. 

Curtis Center 

24 

25 

City Council 

Study Session 

6 p.m. 

City Hall 

26 

PTR Commission 

7 p.m. 

City Hall 

27 

28 

BOAA Meeting 

6:30 p.m. 

City Hall 

1 2 



GOVERNMENT 


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. 

NEW ON GVTV 8 IN JANUARY 

VILLAGE 

EATS 

Ring in the 

holiday season 

with the 

Greenwood 

Village Police 

Department Public 

Safety Brothers 

for a fun and 

entertaining 

episode. 

GV BUSINESS 

CONNECTIONS 

RESTAURANT 

SHOW — 

Check out what 

restaurants are 

new to Greenwood 

Village and hear 

about their food, hospitality, and service they are bringing to town. 

GV KIDS, INK! ® 

NEWS 

PROGRAM 

Take a tour of South Metro 

Fire Rescue’s new Station 32 

that opened in 

December 2018. 

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 

ENSURING A SAFE 

community 

TURN THE LIGHTS ON! 

PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES 

AND PROPERTY 

The average adult American spends 90,360 

hours of their life working. Most citizens 

work to pay their mortgage, health 

insurance, and purchase items for their 

families or themselves. As citizens, we 

consume our lives with earning money, yet 

Before 

do not take the simple steps to protect the valuables we work 

so hard to obtain. 

Greenwood Village Police would like to offer suggestions to 

reduce your risk of becoming a victim. One of the easiest 

ways to deter crime and criminals is to turn on your exterior 

home lighting. 

Criminals like dark areas where they can sneak around 

without being seen. When a resident does not turn on their 

exterior lights, this creates the opportunity for a criminal to 

go undetected. Ensure your vehicles, parked in your driveway 

or on the street, are well lit and the doors are locked as well. 

This deters criminals from viewing your property as a target 

of opportunity. It is extremely simple for criminals to walk 

After 

from house to house, without being detected, checking 

vehicle doors to determine if they are unlocked. 

All residences have exterior lighting but there are options to 

include automated lighting. Another option is to light up the 

night with motion devices. Maybe you do a lot of traveling 

for work and are not home to turn on your exterior lights. 

There is a prodigious number of options for automated 

lights, timer lights, and motion detector lights. 

Another option can include purchasing an external camera 

security system and doorbell cameras. This is an excellent 

tool in mitigating the theft of packages and vehicle trespasses. 

For more information, please call the Police Department at 

303-773-2525. GV 

PUBLIC WORKS/PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 


GOVERNMENT 

PUBLIC MEETING 

BELLEVIEW AVENUE 

MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019 

6:30-8:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL 

Please join us for a public meeting on Thursday, January 17. 

2019, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Greenwood Village City Hall, 

6060 South Quebec Street for a discussion about future 

median improvements on Belleview Avenue between I-25 

and University Boulevard. Conceptual alternatives will be 

presented at the meeting and public input is being sought 

from residents for the final design of the medians. 

If you are unable to attend this public meeting and would 

like to provide input on future median improvements on 

Belleview Avenue, visit Village Voices at 

greenwoodvillagevoices.com, our new online community 

engagement Website where you can view the concepts and 

provide feedback directly to Village staff. Village Voices for 

this project will be available for online public input 

beginning January 10, 2019. 

For more information, please call David Foster, 

Parks Project Manager, at 303-486-5786 or email 

dfoster@greenwoodvillage.com. GV 

FREE RADON 

TESTS AVAILABLE 

GET YOUR FREE 

RADON TEST KIT AT 

WWW.TCHD.ORG 

More than 50 percent of Colorado 

homes have high levels of radon. Why 

is that important? Because radon is a 

radioactive gas that occurs naturally in 

the environment and is the second 

leading cause of lung cancer behind 

cigarette smoking. In Colorado, 

approximately 500 people die annually 

from radon-induced lung cancer. In 

Arapahoe County, 54 percent of 

household radon tests were above the 

recommended EPA action limit of 4 

pCi/L. In Adams and Douglas 

Counties that rate was 56 percent. 

The EPA and Surgeon General 

recommend fixing homes that have 

levels at or above 4pCi/L. Living in a 

home with the average radon level of 

6.4 pCi/L for a year is like having 

more than 200 chest x-rays every year. 

That is more than three chest x-rays 

per week, per person, per year, 

according to the Colorado 

Department of Public Health and 

Environment. The average price of a 

radon mitigation system in Colorado 

is $800 to $1,500. 

Remember these facts about radon: 

• Radon gas concentrations are 

highest on the ground level of your 

home; you cannot see, smell or 

taste it. 

• Breathing radon gas can result in 

lung cancer. Higher concentrations 

of radon in the home increases that 

risk. 

• In fact, lung cancer kills more 

people than breast, prostate, colon, 

liver, kidney, and melanoma cancers 

combined. 

• Radon exposure causes as many as 

500 lung cancer deaths every year 

in Colorado and 20,000 deaths 

around the Nation. 

• Greater than 50% of homes in 

Colorado have high radon levels. 

Although there is no safe level of 

radon, it is easy to test your home and 

radon levels can be reduced with a 

radon mitigation system. Colorado 

Department of Public Health and 

Environment is making it even easier 

as the department is providing free 

radon test kits. Should testing results 

indicate radon levels below 4pCi/L, 

the Colorado Department of Public 

Health and Environment recommends 

retesting every 2-3 years to be sure the 

levels haven’t changed. 

Limit one per household. While 

supplies last. For more information 

about radon and how you can fix the 

problem, visit our website at 

www.tchd.org. Low-income assistance 

programs for radon mitigation are 

available. GV 


GOVERNMENT 


GOVERNMENT 

OUR NATURAL 

environment 

TRAIL ETIQUETTE 

FOR PEDESTRIANS, 

EQUESTRIANS 

AND BICYCLISTS 

Just like dining in a fine restaurant, 

there is proper etiquette when using 

area trails. Though the look of 

multiuse trail signs may differ, the 

right-of-way order is universal: 

bicyclists yield to everyone; pedestrians 

yield to equestrians; equestrians always 

have the right-of-way and do not yield 

to bicyclists or pedestrians. 

Pedestrians — of course it’s more fun 

to walk side-by-side to talk with your 

walking buddies than to walk single 

file but please be aware that taking up 

the whole trail makes it difficult for 

bicyclists and equestrians to pass safely. 

Stay to the right and close to your 

walking partner. 

Equestrians — It is safest to ride 

single file but as with pedestrians, 

many prefer to ride side-by-side to talk 

with friends. Be aware that two horses 

riding take up a lot of trail space, 

making it difficult for others to pass 

safely. Trails in the Village are 

multiuse, so you will encounter 

bicyclists and pedestrians; it is the 

rider’s responsibility to ensure that 

their horse in under control. Also keep 

in mind that many people are not 

familiar with horses and do not 

understand that objects such as bikes 

and runners coming up behind them 

can scare your horse. Be courteous and 

notify pedestrians when passing. 

Horses should be held to a walk or trot 

on the High Line Canal Trail for the 

safety of all users. 

Bicyclists — bicyclists yield to both 

pedestrians and equestrians. Be 

courteous to other users and keep right 

when possible. Verbally alert others 

when you are approaching to pass; call 

out “on your left” or “on your right” as 

pedestrians and equestrians may not 

hear you approaching. The speed limit 

on Village trails is a maximum of 15 

MPH, depending on conditions. 



GOVERNMENT 

SILO PARK PLAYGROUND 

CLOSING FOR CONSTRUCTION 

JANUARY 11 THROUGH MID-MARCH 

The Silo Park playground will be closed beginning 

January 11, 2019, for installation of the new playground 

which will reopen in March 2019, weather permitting. 

The Village held a resident input meeting at Silo Park last 

summer to give residents the opportunity to share what 

features they would most enjoy in a new playground. 

Through a competitive bid process, Star Playgrounds was 

chosen to bring those ideas to fruition. A second public 

meeting was held in November 2018 to allow residents to 

view images of the proposed replacement playground and 

give final suggestions on the design. A grand opening 

celebration of the new playground will be held in the spring 

of 2019. 

For more information, please call Parks, Trails, and 

Recreation Director Suzanne Moore at 303-708-6142 or 

email smoore@greenwoodvillage.com. GV 

etiquette 


Some Notes About Horses — Have 

you ever noticed a horse jump? 

Here’s why: horses are easily scared. 

In nature, horses are prey. Horses’ 

eyes are situated on the sides of their 

heads which causes objects to appear 

to jump from one side of their 

vision to the other. This can trigger 

the horse’s instinct to flee. 

Pedestrians be aware that if you get 

too close to a horse (closer than the 

horse’s leg length) you are in danger 

of getting kicked, especially if you 

surprise the horse. When 

approaching or passing a horse, keep 

your dog on a tight leash and on the 

side away from the horse. Dogs 

unfamiliar with horses may be 

fearful or try to jump at the horse. 

Don’t forget to use your voice by 

stating “on your left” instead of 

using your bell, which may scare a 

horse. 

For more information, please call 

Parks, Trails, and Recreation at 

303-486-5773. To report unsafe 

user behavior on Village trails, please 

call the Police Department at 

303-773-2525. GV JANUARY 2019 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 11

GOVERNMENT 

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY 

COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 

The following citizens were appointed and/or reappointed by the Greenwood Village 

City Council to serve on the various Village boards and commissions: 

For more information on how to serve on a 

Village board or commission, please call the City 

Clerk’s Office at 303-486-5752 or email Susan 

Ortiz, City Clerk, at sortiz@greenwoodvillage.com. 

Catherine Huggins, 

District 2 

(reappointment) 

Arts & Humanities Council 

Catherine Huggins is pleased 

to serve her third term on 

the Arts and Humanities 

Council. She is passionate 

about the arts, serving on 

the Board of Young Voices of 

Colorado, raising artists, and serving on 

the Denver School of the Arts Vocal 

Advisory Committee. How to raise an 

artist? Starts right here in GV. Catherine 

watched her son grow as a vocal artist at 

Young Voices of Colorado. Young Voices 

teaches singers teamwork, commitment, 

and performance courage, along with 

musicality, theory and singing. Singing is a 

life skill, and a great way for children to 

create and appreciate art. The most 

rewarding aspect of serving on the GV Arts 

Council is watching the community learn at 

Curtis through art classes, gallery talks and 

art shows. Catherine has lived around the 

world, with her husband Jon (USN retired), 

children, Philip, Ellen and Jack. Catherine 

works at the National Cattlemen’s Beef 

Association in the Federation of Beef 

Councils. 

Beth Kirke, At-Large 

Arts & Humanities Council 

Beth, her husband and 

family, arrived in Greenwood 

Village from Chicago 12 

years ago and have loved 

every minute of the Colorado 

lifestyle. Beth comes to the 

Arts and Humanities Council 

with professional skills and 

experience in marketing communications, 

fundraising and leadership and career 

coaching. As an active volunteer, she has 

served in a variety of school and 

community organizations to help raise 

money and awareness for important 

initiatives to support children and families 

in south Denver. A graduate of the 

Colorado Business Committee Leadership 

Arts training program, Beth has a lifelong 

passion for the visual and performing arts 

and is eager to lend a hand in promoting 

and advancing arts offerings in Greenwood 

Village. When not busy with three active 

teenagers, being outside in the sunshine, 

reading, travel and frequent trips to the 

theater top her list of favorite things to do. 

Sue Santori, At-Large 

Arts & Humanities 

Council 

Sue lived in Littleton, 

Colorado as a child 

and young adult. She 

moved to Greenwood 

Village in 1999. After 38 years of marriage 

she is recently widowed. Her two sons and 

daughter-in-law live locally. Sue shares her 

home with her best friend, Sunny Boy, a 

rescued Golden Retriever. Sue spent 35 

years in the mortgage banking industry. In 

1981 she purchased her company and was 

one of the first woman-owned mortgage 

brokers in the state. After selling her 

mortgage company, she followed her 

dream and attended culinary school which 

resulted in her opening an Italian Food 

Shop, the RAV House in Littleton. She 

enjoyed being the head chef until this year 

when her husband’s illness forced her to 

close the business. Sue is currently 

working for a law firm that specializes in 

tax advisory for small business and real 

estate investors. Sue has always been a 

leader, teacher and active in the 

community. She was a member of the 

Littleton Sunrise Rotary acting as Secretary 

and Fund Raiser. She regularly volunteered 

for the Shining Stars. She enjoys giving 

cooking lessons and has written a 

cookbook. 

Dr. Terri Tilliss, 

District 4 

Arts & Humanities 

Council 

Dr. Terri Tilliss is a 

native who has lived 

in Denver 

throughout her life 

except for six 

college years at the 

University of Iowa. She has lived in the 

DTC area for four decades with nearly two 

of those decades as a proud resident of 

wonderful Greenwood Village. She is a 

Professor at the University of Colorado 

School of Dental Medicine where she has 

served on the faculty for 36 years. Terri is a 

dental hygienist; her education includes 

master’s degrees in dental hygiene 

education and in counseling and a PhD 

degree in Health and Behavioral Sciences. 

She describes herself as an “art 

appreciator” with an “aesthetic eye,” who is 

looking forward to helping to provide arts 

and humanities opportunities to the 

residents of the Village as she joins the 

Arts and Humanities Council. Terri and her 

husband feel privileged to have Cherry 

Creek Reservoir as their back yard in the 

Village. Together they have raised five 

children; they are fortunate that all but one 

currently lives in the area. 

David Banks, District 1 

Board of Adjustments 

and Appeals 

David Banks loves 

Colorado and hopes to 

make an impact close to 

home in Greenwood 

Village with the Board of 

Adjustments and 

Appeals. A Colorado 

native, David grew up in Lakewood, 

graduated from UNC, and has been a 

Greenwood Village resident since 2010. He 

has a passion for the Village, and wants to 

use that passion to help the community 

maintain its unique Colorado character. 

David is an active outdoorsman — a 

runner, hiker, and climber of Colorado’s 

“14ers.” He likes solving problems, having 

navigated nearly 10,000 daily New York 

Times crosswords over three decades. A 

longtime communications professional, 

David has led Investor Relations for four 

separate publicly traded companies. In his 

current role as VP-IR for Denver-based 

SendGrid (NYSE: SEND), he helped take 

the company public in 2017. He and his 

wife of 30 years, Jennifer, have lived in four 

states and enjoy traveling the world. They 

have three grown children, Alexandra, Sam 

and Riley, all CU graduates. 

Alecia Brown, 

District 1 



and Appeals 

Alecia Brown is honored 

to be re-appointed to the 


and Appeals to represent 

District 1 for her second 


GOVERNMENT 

term. The BOAA performs an important 

quasi-judicial function for Greenwood 

Village by reviewing and deciding on 

variance requests from our residents 

presented at monthly hearings. Alecia is a 

new Victim’s Advocate for our Greenwood 

Village Police Department. At Cherry Creek 

Presbyterian Church, Alecia and her 

husband Mike are active members and she 

serves as an Elder and a Stephens Minister. 

For the last seven years, as part of the 

Challenge Foundation she has mentored a 

young girl who is now a senior in high 

school. In local politics, Alecia is active and 

serves on the board of a local organization. 

A background in corporate finance and 

business development, raising three 

children, involvement in numerous 

organizations and boards and a heart for 

service has prepared her well for this 

season in life to give back to this lovely 

community of Greenwood Village and the 

greater Denver metropolitan area. 

Thomas Foottit, 

District 4 


and Appeals 

Tom Foottit has been a 

resident of Greenwood 

Village for the past 19 

years. He has a B.S. 

degree in Mathematics 

earned from Montana 

State University and a J.D. in Law which he 

earned from the University of Denver. He is 

a licensed attorney who has practiced 

business and commercial law in Colorado 

for more than 28 years. Prior to becoming 

an attorney, Tom was a certified public 

accountant employed by a national 

accounting firm where he focused on 

banking and other financial institutions. He 

also was instrumental in launching a 

regional airline where he was its Treasurer 

and Vice President of Administration. The 

airline provided essential air services to 

several states located in the Northwestern, 

Rocky Mountain and Midwest regions of 

the United States. Tom was active in the 

U.S. Naval Reserves. He has been active in 

his Greenwood Village community and its 

association and has served on the 

association’s board of directors as 

President and Treasurer and has chaired 

the community’s Architectural Control 

Committee. Tom enjoys the many outdoor 

opportunities in Greenwood Village and 

Colorado. He, along with his English 

Shepherd, can often be found walking the 

many trails throughout the community and 

at the Cherry Creek Reservoir. He enjoys 

photography, remodeling and 

woodworking in his spare time. He has two 

daughters who live on the East Coast and 

three grandchildren. 

Richard Easton, 

District 2 


Planning & Zoning 

Commission 

Rich has lived in 


for over 24 years 

with his wife Diane 

and three children, 

Dave, Dana and Scott. He earned his BSEE 

and MBA degrees from the University of 

Southern California. Rich started his 

business career as an engineer with 

Southern California Edison Company before 

entering management consulting with 

Arthur Young, Ernst & Young, EDS and 

Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting). 

At Accenture, Rich was a Partner 

responsible for Network Operations at 

Southwestern Bell, now AT&T. Rich has 

continued to provide consulting services to 

a number of small businesses in the local 

area including Adventos, Wheat Ridge 

Cyclery, RMU Skis, Rhythm Medical LLC 

and Proudfoot Cycles. He also manages a 

family owned commercial real estate 

investment company. He supports the local 

community by volunteering at First 

Descents, an organization that helps young 

adult cancer survivors, the Breckenridge 

Ski Patrol and was formerly a Grass Roots 

Leader with the Livestrong organization. 

Rich has a number of outside interests 

including traveling with his wife, cycling, 

skiing, backpacking/hiking and fly-fishing. 

Henny Lasley, 

District 1 



Commission 

Henny Lasley, a 20 

year resident of the 

Village, is pleased to 

be re-appointed to 

the Planning and 

Zoning Commission representing District 1. 

Henny enjoyed her first term on P&Z 

Commission listening and learning about 

balancing the needs and desires of our 

citizens with a vibrant business community 

that makes Greenwood Village such a 

unique place to live, work and play. Henny 

enjoys engaging in conversations with 

residents about the future of our City. 

Henny currently serves as the Executive 

Director and is a co-founder of Smart 

Colorado, a non-profit, dedicated to 

protecting Colorado youth from the 

unintended consequences of legalized and 

commercialized marijuana. Henny also 

serves on the Emeritus Trustee Board of 

Colorado Ballet. 

Henny and her husband Bert have three 

adult children, all of whom graduated from 

CCHS. 

Brian Strandes, District 3 



Commission 

I have lived in Greenwood 

Village since 2003 with my 

wife Holly and our three 

sons, Alex, Jack, and Luke. I 

own a staffing/recruiting 

company, coach football, 

baseball, basketball, and soccer. We moved 

to GV because of the small town feel of the 

community. One of our goals on the 

planning commission is to preserve the 

principles outlined in the Comprehensive 

Plan. 

Paul Wiesner, District 1 


Commission 

Paul Wiesner was born and 

raised in Greenwood Village 

and is currently a resident in 

District 1. Mr. Wiesner 

served on the Greenwood 

Village Board of Adjustments 

and Appeals for two years 

prior to being appointed to Planning and 

Zoning. Mr. Wiesner is also the President 

of the Green Oaks Homeowners 

Association where he has served on the 

board for over eight years. In 2017, Mr. 

Wiesner completed his six year term on the 

Board of the Tennyson Center for Children, 

an organization dedicated to helping 

children and families overcome abuse and 

neglect. Professionally, Mr. Wiesner is the 

CEO and majority shareholder of Realty 

Connection, a technology company focused 

on helping residential brokers recruit and 

retain agents. He is also an owner and 

director of Klondike Exploration that is 

exploring for oil and gas on the North 

Slope of Alaska. Mr. Wiesner graduated 

from Claremont McKenna College and 

received an MBA from the MIT Sloan 

School of Business. He is married to Heidi 

Wiesner and has three boys: Charlie, Luke 

and Brodyn. 


BUSINESS 

BUSINESSspotlight 

ONLY NATURAL PET 

Cherry Hills Marketplace, 5900 South University Boulevard, Suite C-3 • 303-993-1000 

Open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. • www.onlynaturalpet.com 

The City is delighted to welcome Only Natural Pet to 

Greenwood Village! Only Natural Pet is a leading brand in 

the natural pet supplies marketplace. The company was 

founded over 14 years ago in Boulder, Colorado as an e- 

commerce business. The first retail store opened its doors in 

Boulder in July 2008, followed by a second location in Aspen 

in December 2016. The Grand Opening for their 

Greenwood Village store was in October of this year. 

As many pet owners have embraced a natural lifestyle for 

themselves, they want the same approach for their pets. Good 

nutrition is just as important for dogs and cats. Their latest 

store in Greenwood Village features more than 6,000 square 

feet of retail space. Only Natural Pet offers a wide variety of 

high quality, natural pet products for dogs and cats. Only 

Natural Pet branded products include food, treats, 

supplements, and flea prevention/treatment. The products are 

sold both online and in retail stores. 

In addition to their own brand, they also sell other top 

brands including Earthborn, Zignature, Prey, Tiki Dog and 

Taste of the Wild. All the products they carry meet their 

rigorous product standards and are backed by a no-questionsasked 

100% guarantee. Only Natural Pet sources high quality 

ingredients. All the products sold are approved by their 

Holistic Veterinarian Advisor, Dr. Jean Hofve. You can bring 

in your empty Earthborn Holistic packaging from your pet 

products to benefit pet charities. Bags will be “reborn” into 

new and useful products such as aprons. 

Their Perks Program rewards pet owners for choosing natural 

products. Pet owners can earn a 5% rebate on all Only 

Natural Pet products and 2.5% on all other brands. Rebates 

are calculated and distributed quarterly. 

The store also features pet grooming called “The Groomery” 

in partnership with PetSmart. “The Groomery” provides full 

pet grooming services and pampering “spaw” services, as well 

as a self-service dog wash. At the self-service dog wash, pet 



BUSINESS 

NEW GV 

businesses 

COUNSELING 

Mary Martin Professional Services, LLC 

8000 East Prentice Avenue, Suite B-11 

303-266-7991 

ELECTRONICS RENTAL 

Seamless Mobile Services, Incorporated 

6143 South Willow Drive, Suite 310 

720-979-8744 

ENGINEERING SERVICES 

HR Green, Incorporated 

5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 1150 

720-602-4999 

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION 

Collegiate Peaks Bank 

7000 East Belleview Avenue 

303-481-1313 

HEALTHCARE 

Denver Regenerative Health Institute 

6854 South Dallas Way 

303-741-0990 

Envision Physician Services, Incorporated 

6363 South Fiddlers Green Circle 

954-939-5211 

MASSAGE THERAPIST 

Fire & Ice Wellness Spa, LLC 

5650 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Suite 225-G 

720-297-1021 

MORTGAGE LENDING 

Nations Lending Corporation 

6312 South Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 300-E 

720-244-1554 

Synergy One Lending, Incorporated 

5675 DTC Boulevard, Suite 250-A 

303-717-0293 

NAIL SALON 

T2T, Incorporated 

8775 East Orchard Road, Suite 816 

303-221-9130 

REAL ESTATE 

Integrity Real Estate Group, LLC 

5350 DTC Parkway, Suite 301 

303-268-2764 

BUSINESSES UNDER 

NEW MANAGEMENT 

ENGINEERING SERVICES 

Dewberry Engineers, Incorporated 

8100 East Maplewood Avenue, Suite 150 

703-849-0536 

NAIL SALON 

Paris Nails 

8000 East Belleview Avenue, Suite B-20 

720-489-3013 

SURGERY CENTER 

Mile High SurgiCenter, LLC 

5351 South Roslyn Street, Suite 300 

303-221-9500 

spotlight 


owners can bath their dogs. Supplies 

such as shampoo, towels and high 

velocity driers are provided; there is 

no appointment needed and no 

messy cleanup after the bath! 

As well as offering a full line of 

products for the care of your cat, 

Only Natural Pet can assist with the 

adoption of a new friend. Only 

Natural Pet partners with Soul Dog 

Rescue, a nonprofit animal rescue 

organization, to help find forever 

homes for cats. 

Only Natural Pet is located in the 

Cherry Hills Marketplace at 

5900 South University Boulevard, 

Suite C-3 and can be reached at 

303-993-1000. Only Natural Pet is 

open Monday through Saturday 

8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit their website 

at www.onlynaturalpet.com. GV 

CALLING ALL 5TH-8TH GRADERS 

AUDITIONS FOR GV KIDS, INK! ® NEWS PROGRAM 

Thursday, February 21, 3 to 5 p.m. 

Greenwood Village City Hall 

Auditions for the 2019 GV Kids, Ink! ® 

News Program will be held on 

Thursday, February 21 from 3 to 5 

p.m. at Greenwood Village City Hall, 

City Manager’s Office, 6060 South 

Quebec Street. Participants who wish 

to be considered for a part in the news 

program must be a resident of 

Greenwood Village and be a student in 

the 5th to 8th grades. Any youth 

interested in participating in the news 

program is required to audition for a 

reporter position. 

The GV Kids, Ink! ® News Program 

features special news, reports, and 

stories on issues and events in 

Greenwood Village. Archives of past 

programs can be viewed on the Greenwood Village Channel on YouTube. 

For more information, please call Melissa Gallegos, Communications Officer at 

303-486-5749 or email mgallegos@greenwoodvillage.com. 


ARTS AND RECREATION 

RECREATION programs 

Register online at 

www.greenwoodvillage.com/rec 

PAWS IN THE PARK 

More than 20 dogs and their families braved the 20- 

degree temperature to attend the Paws in the Park 

family dog walk in Westlands Park. The event was a 

fun way for families to get outside and get some 

exercise with their dogs after the hectic holiday 

season. The Greenwood Village Police Department 

introduced two members of the K9 unit and gave a 

dog obedience demonstration. 

There were fun giveaways and Greenwood Village 

resident Sunny Weber was on hand with her book 

“The Dog at the Gate.” Walkers were challenged 

with dog trivia along the route and enjoyed hot 

chocolate and cookies for both dogs and their 

humans at the turn around point. The 2 Blondes All 

Breed Rescue group (https://2babrescue.com) 

brought seven dogs currently in foster care that are 

all looking for their forever home. 

Families had the opportunity to have their photo 

taken with their dogs at the end of the walk. If you 

attended the event and would like copies of photos 

taken of you and your dog, please contact the Parks, 

Trails and Recreation Department at 303-486-5750. 



The Village moved the Holiday Lighting event to a 

Saturday afternoon and the crowds were treated to a fun 

street fair that included: carnival games, broomball, snow 

hill and several artists selling their art. Santa was inside 

his home 

welcoming boys 

and girls into 

his family 

room. There 

were lattes for 

the adults and 

cocoa for the kids. Art projects were very well attended 

this year with every project gone within hours. Doughnuts 

were a new addition as well as preschool play. Mayor Ron 

Rakowsky turned on the lights at the end of the event as 

High Plains Elementary sang a tune with the crowd. Happy 

New Year to all. May 2019 be safe, healthy and prosperous. 



FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2018 

On Sunday, December 9, 2018, Mayor Ron Rakowsky and Rabbi 

Mintz welcomed a crowd of more than 250 attendees to the 

Festival of Lights at Greenwood Village City Hall. A giant 

menorah was lit in celebration of Hanukkah and children 

participated in activities such as dreidel games, face painting, and 

balloon creations. Attendees enjoyed potato latkes, doughnuts and 

mingling with families. South Metro Fire Department made a 

special visit and dropped chocolate gelt from the bucket of the 

fire truck to the crowd below. 



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 

EXHIBIT AT CURTIS 

TO FEATURE WORLD 

RENOWNED HORSE ARTIST 

Doug Owen’s graceful sculptures offer up a wealth of 

associations. The horse, his perennial subject, has of course 

been a favorite of artists for centuries, perhaps no other 

creature has been portrayed in art so frequently. In his singleminded 

devotion to the equine form, Owen joins the ranks 

of such 

renowned 

artists as 

Frederic 

Remington 

and Susan 

Rothenberg, 

for 

whom 

horses 

retain a 

primal 

power. 

Like them, 

he also 

makes his 

home in 

the 

Western 

U.S., where horses further connote the complex history of 

the American frontier. 

Although Owen’s forms undoubtedly resemble horses, they 

can also be seen as pure assemblages of faintly recognizable 

objects, namely car, tractor, and motorcycle parts. Owen’s 

choice of medium imbues his sculptures with a touch of 

humor, of irony: his horses are constructed out of the very 

material that ultimately replaced them. At the same time, 

these vintage vehicle parts are themselves obsolete, and carry 

with them a certain nostalgic air. 

A culmination of 40 years of artistic exploration, Owen’s 

sculpture has garnered an international following in recent 

years. Now currently residing in western Colorado, Doug is 

excited to be showing eight of his horse assemblages at the 

Curtis Center for the Arts. 

PEE WEE 

INTRO TO SPORTS 

Participants will learn the basics of basketball, 

football, soccer and t-ball in an exciting 

atmosphere. Creative drills followed by games 

will be perfect for the learning athlete. 

Day: Mondays, February 25, 

March 4, 11, 25 

Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. 

Age: 4-6 years old 

Fee: $40 

Limit: 20 players 

Location: Campus Middle School, 

4985 S. Dayton Street 



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ANNUAL ART 

SCHOLARSHIP 

The Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities 

Council is seeking applicants for two $3,000 college 

scholarships to be given to students pursuing degrees 

in the arts. Student must be a graduating senior from 

an Arapahoe County high school or a graduating 

senior who is a resident of Greenwood Village. 

The student must be planning to enroll as a full-time 

student at a college or arts school majoring in either 

the performing, visual or literary arts. Students must 

submit applications through www.callforentry.org. 

A link can be found on the Greenwood Village 

website at www.greenwoodvillage.com/culturalarts. 

Students will be asked to submit examples of their 

work, resumé and letters of reference. Applications 

are due by February 28, 2018. 



ART 

programs 


www.greenwoodvillage.com/art 

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

ART CLASSES AT THE CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS 

Greenwood Village’s cultural arts center offers a variety of art classes for preschoolers, children, teens and adults. Classes are 

instructed by professional artists and staff who strive to provide the best art educational experience for all artistic levels. If you 

can’t make a class during the weekday, join us in the evenings or on Saturdays. 

View our current and upcoming classes at the Curtis Center for the Arts by going to www.greenwoodvillage.com/art. 

For questions or more information about Adult and Youth Art classes at the Curtis Center call 303-797-1779. 

YOUTH ART CLASSES 

PEE WEE ART 

Pee Wee Art is a fun hands-on art 

program that introduces preschoolers 

to the arts and allows for parents to 

assist with their child’s creative process. 

Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 

January 23 — Cool Drip Paintings 

February 13 — Fizzing Heart Art 

February 27 — Yarn Prints 

March 20 — Marble Shamrocks 

March 27 — Thumbprint Pup 

$15 per program 

Ages 3 to 5 years old 

Instructed by Lauren Brant 

SOARING 

HIGH 

WITH ART 

Inspired by the 

street artist Kelsey 

Montague, this 

youth art class will 

design an interactive 

mural that will be 

displayed at Youth 

Art Month in 

March at the Curtis Center. 

Tuesdays, 

February 5 through February 26 

4:30 to 6 p.m. 

$50 

6 to 12 years old 

Instructed by Lauren Brant 

CREATING COMICS 

WITH POP CULTURE 

CLASSROOM 

Learn how to write and draw comics 

like the pros! This workshop will cover 

drawing and laying out comic panels, 

story arc, character development and 

so much more! 

Fridays, 

February 8 through March 29 

4:30 to 6 p.m. 

$100 


Presented by 

Pop Culture Classroom 

TEEN ART CLASSES 

ABSTRACT 

COLORADO LANDSCAPE 

PAINTING FOR TEENS 

Teens will create their own memorable 

abstract portrayal of the Colorado 

landscape using acrylic on canvas. 

Thursdays, 


4:30 to 6 p.m. 

$75 


Instructed by Christian Dore 

EXPLORING POURING 

ACRYLICS FOR TEENS 

Teens will 

learn how 

to create 

exciting 

artwork 

through 

pouring 

acrylics and 

explore 

different 

ways to 

make special 

effects with 

amazing 

results. 

Mondays, 


4:30 to 6 p.m. 

$75 


Instructed by Candace French 



ART 

programs 

ADULT ART CLASSES 

Ages 16 and older with a 10% senior discount 

SKETCHING AN ABSTRACT FORM 

OF THE COLORADO LANDSCAPE 

Ever wondered 

how an abstract 

expressionist breaks 

apart an image? 

This one-day 

workshop explains 

the process of 

sketching the 

Colorado landscape 

within a unique 

and somewhat 

structured 

technique. 

Saturday, 

January 26 

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

$100 


VALENTINE’S DAY SCULPTURES 

For Valentine’s Day construct and design your own whimsical 

Valentine piece that will be perfect for decorating your house 

or to give as a gift. Participants will work in clay as well as 

wire, paper, embossing metal and paint to create their piece. 

Saturday, February 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

$120 

Instructed by Maggie Stewart 


www.greenwoodvillage.com/art 

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

ABSTRACT EXPERIMENTATION 

Explore the process of abstract painting in this four-part class 

with artist Julia Rymer. Learn how to create expressive works 

on paper and canvas using a multitude of drawing and 

painting media. Demonstrations of materials will be 

accompanied by instruction in composition, building up the 

design, and freeing your inner Expressionist. 

Tuesdays, 


6:30 to 9 p.m. 

$80 

Instructed by Julia Rymer 

ABSTRACT COLORADO 

LANDSCAPE PAINTING 

Create your own memorable abstract portrayal of the 

Colorado landscape meshing nature into your own distinctive 

moment. 

Thursdays, 

February 7 through 28 

6:30 to 9 p.m. 

$80 




CUPCAKES AND CALLIGRAPHY 

Just in time for Valentine’s 

Day, we’re painting with 

acrylics on a canvas perfect 

for gifting! Then you’ll learn 

basic modern calligraphy 

lettering skills, so you can 

brush letter a Valentine 

card. Cupcakes, two takehome 

projects, and lots of 

fun! 

Saturday, February 9 

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

$75 

Instructed by Renee Reese 

FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR 

This 4-day workshop will focus on color theory. Every morning will 

start with a lecture and a quick exercise and in the afternoons, 

students will experiment with color theory to make their own work 

of art. 

Tuesday, February 12 through Friday, February 15 

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

$400 

Instructed by Kevin Weckbach 

THE BASICS TO 

PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS 

This class is for beginners and is a fun way to loosen up and learn 

different ways to use acrylic paints in your artwork. 

Tuesdays, February 19 through March 12, 1 to 4 p.m. 

$80 

Instructed by Christa MacFarlane 

EXPLORING OIL PAINTING 

Whether you’re a beginner, a little rusty or a seasoned painter this 

ongoing class will help you paint a variety of subjects. You’ll learn 

more about simplifying and “loosening up” as well as values and 

brushwork. 

Wednesdays, February 20 through March 13 

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

$80 

Instructed by Aimee Deneweth 

DRAWING AND SKETCHING 

Begin or develop your drawing skills 

through learning proper techniques. 

Workshop focuses on contour and 

implied drawing as well as perspective 

and proportion drawing and how to 

apply value to your drawings. 

Wednesdays, 


1 to 4 p.m. 

$80 

Instructed by Rick Brogan 

Painting Aspens with a Palette Knife 

CASUAL WATERCOLOR — 

WATERCOLOR AND WORDS 

This class will teach you how to paint easy watercolor 

images and beautiful letters. We’ll combine art with 

meaningful words and quotes to create finished 

works. 

Thursdays, 


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

$80 

Instructed by Renée Reese 

FIGURE DRAWING 

Learn how to draw the human figure from a live 

model using various techniques and artistic 

approaches. 

Thursdays, 


1 to 4 p.m. 

$80 

Instructed by Michael Dowling 

WATERCOLOR 

This is a workshop designed for students who want 

to learn the art of watercolor painting. Basic artistic 

concepts pertaining to the medium will be covered, 

such as transparency, composition, basic color theory, 

and value. 

Fridays, 


9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. 

$100 for each class 

Instructed by Rick Brogan 

PAINTING ASPENS 

WITH A PALETTE KNIFE 

Learn how to use a palette knife to paint a beautiful 

aspen landscape. This workshop is fun and exciting as 

you practice palette knife painting techniques with 

acrylics. 

Saturday, February 23 

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

$100 

Instructed by Candace French 


6060 South Quebec Street 

Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 

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CURTIS CENTER 

NOW OFFERS 

EVENING CLASSES 

In an effort to better serve the community, the 

Curtis Center for the Arts has expanded its art 

class offerings to include evening classes, 

beginning in January 2019. With these expanded 

hours come new classes and new instructors. 

Some of the new classes include Portrait Painting, 

Abstract Landscapes, Abstract Experimentation 

and Glass Sculpture. These expanded hours will 

also allow for additional teen and pee-wee 

programming throughout the year. In addition 

to new, evening classes the Curtis Center has 

added to the already popular Saturday 

workshops. A list of classes, including 

evening classes can be found at 

www.greenwoodvillage.com/art.

January 2019 Newsletter

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