November Newsletter

Greenwood Village 

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GREENWOOD VILLAGE 

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2019 MUNICIPAL 

ELECTION 

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GOVERNMENT 

MAYOR RON reports 

TRANSITION 

Life is composed of transitions. Kindergarten to grade school. 

Being single to married. By the time you read 

this I will be about to transition from being 

Mayor to private citizen status. 

Shortly I will hand over the gavel to our 

presumptive Mayor George Lantz. He has 

devoted many years of service to the Village: 

City Council, Planning and Zoning, and Board 

of Adjustments and Appeals, to name a few of 

his efforts. I ask that you give him the same 

support I received from you. 

At this point in retirement remarks, the speaker 

Ron Rakowsky 

rrakowsky@ usually would recite a litnay of statistics. I will 

greenwoodvillage.com note the Village has no short-term, long-term, 

303-486-5741 or pension debt, and ample reserves for 

unexpected contingencies. Furthermore, we 

have funds for future capital improvements. 

We have seen spectacular buildings added to our tax base: 

CoBank, Spectrum, Granite, and my favorite AMG National 

Trust Bank. The Village’s new Maintenance and Parks 

building will be finished in early 2020. The Curtis Center for 

the Arts expansion was particularly important to me. Our 

Park improvements, with significant assistance from the 

Arapahoe County Open Space Fund, are the envy of many of 

our neighboring jurisdictions. 

As great as our 47 miles of trails and nonpareil snow removal 

operations are, the special asset of this Village are the people 

of Greenwood Village. The residents, businesses, schools, 

religious organizations, and the people who populate them 

have been great to work with. They are the essence of this 

Village. My frequent interaction with other Mayors tells me 

how fortunate I have been not to face the issues that have 

confronted my peers. 

I am the 13th Mayor of Greenwood Village. My predecessors 

left a magnificent legacy for me to add my stewardship to 

their accomplishments. 

The Mayors Pro tem with whom I have served were all very 

special in their own way. The Village benefited from their 

dedicated service. 

COUNCILMEMBERS 

I have often said I have been blessed to have had Blue 

Ribbon City Councils. Of particular note have been the 

female colleagues. Both present and past ladies on the City 

Mayor Ron Rakowsky and Mayor Pro tem George Lantz. 

Council brought the actions of the body to a noteworthy 

level that might not have been otherwise reached. 

At this point in retirement remarks, speakers frequently decry 

the succeeding generation. I will not do so as I am excited 

about their capabilities. The future is in good hands. 

Kenneth, Emily, Joey, Ethan, Molly, Spencer, Grayson, Sean 

Patrick, Joseph Paul, Nick, Abbie, Troy, Lori, Katie, and Jon 

are just a few of those young leaders in our Greenwood 

Village community I have had the privilege of meeting that 

will take our Village, community, region, and world to new 

heights. 

My most unshakable opinion of greatness centers around the 

Greenwood Village staff. The depth of talent is truly 

remarkable. I have learned much from virtually all of them. 

Take the time to listen. You will all benefit from hearing their 

thoughts. Your tax dollars are being well spent. 

I hope my tenure would be measured by a quote from 

Secretary of Defense James Mattis: “You have a role to play 

for a little while, play it well, but don’t let it go to your 

head.” 

Serving as your Mayor for almost nine years has been a 

singular honor and special privilege. 

As I always said at the end of my Village Showcase program 

on GVTV 8 and YouTube, that’s a wrap. GV 

PG. 2 GV NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 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@ 

greenwoodvillage.com 

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 

Tom Dougherty 

tdougherty@ 


303-804-4132 

NEW HIGH LINE 

CANAL MAP 

AVAILABLE 

Stop by the Parks, Trails, 

and Recreation 

Department at City Hall 

to pick up your copy of 

the new High Line Canal 

Map, while supplies 

last. Also the new 

Guide to the High Line 

Canal (which includes 

the new trail map) is also available. 

The 253-page full-color trail guide includes 

navigational tips and highlights of the Canal’s 

history and nature, featuring access points, 

landmarks and connecting trails. 

NOVEMBER 2019 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 3

GOVERNMENT 

ENHANCING OUR 

community 

SMALL CELL 

WIRELESS 

FACILITIES 

COMING TO 

GREENWOOD 

VILLAGE 

WHAT RESIDENTS 

NEED TO KNOW 

Greenwood Village has received 

multiple requests from wireless 

carrier companies to install “Small 

Cell” technology in the public 

right-of-way. 

To learn more, visit 

greenwoodvillage.com/2517/Wirel 

ess-Communications-Facilities- 

Map. Information has been 

provided on our Website including 

Frequently Asked Questions, and 

a Small Cell Facility Map that 

includes approved and proposed 

Small Cell applications for 

facilities in the public right-of-way 

in the Village. 

For more information, please call 

Community Development at 

303-486-5783 or email 

comdev@greenwoodvillage.com. 


VILLAGE CALENDAR 

Visit 

WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM 

for more information 

Information is subject to change 

december 2019 

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 

1 2 

3 

4 5 

6 7 

City Council 

Study Session 

6 p.m. 

Meeting 

7 p.m. 

City Hall 

P&Z Commission 

7 p.m. 

City Hall 

★ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING ★ 

8 9 10 

11 12 

PTR Commission 

7 p.m. 

City Hall 

BOAA Meeting 

6:30 p.m. 

City Hall 

13 14 

15 16 

17 

18 

19 

20 21 

City Council 

Study Session 

6 p.m. 

City Hall 

GVAHC Meeting 

6:30 p.m. 

Curtis Center 

★ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING ★ 

22 23 24 

25 

Christmas 

Eve 

Village Facilities 

Closed 

Christmas 

Day 


Closed 

26 

27 28 

Trash And Recycling Holiday Reminder: 

With Christmas and New Year’s Days falling on 

Wednesdays, there will be a one-day delay in 

service for those weeks following the holidays. 

29 

NO TRASH SERVICE 

30 31 1 

New Year’s 

Day 

2 

3 4 


Closed 

★ SINGLE FAMILY RECYCLING ★ 

NO TRASH SERVICE 

★ SINGLE FAMILY RECYCLING ★ 


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. 

NEW IN NOVEMBER! 

GV BUSINESS CONNECTIONS — Check out some of the new 

businesses in town. 

VILLAGE SHOWCASE — A special tribute to Mayor Ron Rakowsky 

and his service to the Greenwood Village community. 

SAFETY MATTERS WITH PUBLIC SAFETY BROS — 

The dynamic duo is back and ready to share some pertinent back 

to school safety tips to keep your children safe. 

GV KIDS, INK! ® NEWS — FALL FEST 

The Village is kicking off the fall season with its spooktacular 

Halloween event for the entire family. 

VILLAGE EATS — See what host Kristin Markey and the 

Goldsteins are cooking up for the holidays. 

GV KIDS, INK! ® NEWS — FALLOWEEN 

Fall is officially here and so is the first Falloween Festival, hosted 

by the Village and the Arapahoe Libraries. 

DOG RULES 

AND LAWS IN 

GREENWOOD 

VILLAGE 

RESIDENTS ASKED TO 

COMPLY WITH RESPECT 

FOR NEIGHBORS 

Animal Control of the Police 

Department is here to help people and 

animals live harmoniously together in 

their community. Nevertheless, there 

are times when certain behaviors 

disrupt residents’ peaceful enjoyment 

of their homes and property and is 

prohibited in Greenwood Village. It is 

the responsibility of all pet owners to 

comply with all local laws at all times. 

For more information or to report any 

violation of dog rules and laws in the 

Village, please call the Police 

Department at 303-773-2525. 

LICENSING 

Greenwood Village no longer requires 

citizens to register their dogs. The 

Village does recommend that all pets 

have an identification tag on their 

collar in case the pet was to get lost. 

LEASH LAW 

There are no off-leash facilities/parks 

in Greenwood Village. Pet owners are 

required to follow the Village leash law 

requiring all dogs to be secured with a 

pet leash in public areas of Greenwood 

Village. 

DOG FECES 

It is illegal for pet owners to leave their 

pet waste on public property in 

Greenwood Village. Leaving your pet’s 

waste in the grass or on the trail is not 

only discourteous to others, but is very 

harmful to public health and the 

environment. Dog feces, is not 

fertilizer, not biodegradable, and 

cannot be flushed down the drain. 

Trash receptacles are provided at all 

Village parks and along trails. If there 

is no trash receptacle nearby, keep a 

bag with you and dispose of it when 

you get home. 

NUISANCE ISSUES 

A penalty assessment notice may be 

issued to a person charged with a 

violation of Village Code related to 

animals, including running at large; 

disturbing the peace; and removal of 

dog feces. GV 



MUNICIPAL 

election 

GOVERNMENT 

MAYOR 

DISTRICT 1 

DISTRICT 3 

Dave Bullock 

Jerry Presley 

Libby Barnacle 

Donna Johnston 

DISTRICT 2 

DISTRICT 4 

George Lantz 


Dave Kerber 

Tom Dougherty 

Judith Hilton 

2019 MUNICIPAL 

ELECTION RESULTS 

NEW MAYOR AND 

CITY COUNCILMEMBERS 

ELECTED 

The following are the preliminary 

results for the 2019 Greenwood 

Village Election for candidates. There 

are still a few ballots that need 

attention after the election. The 

County has until November 13, 2019 

to finish counting all ballots. The 

types of ballots that may be delayed in 

counting are those which may have 

discrepancies, missing signatures, and 

those ballots cast from an Oversea 

Voter. The official and final results will 

not be completed until the County 

canvasses the election. 

Villagers elected eight City Council 

members and one Mayor. Elected 

Councilmembers will each serve a 

two-year term and the elected Mayor 

will serve a four-year term. Your new 

Mayor and City Councilmembers are: 

Mayor 

George Lantz 

District 1 

Jerry Presley 

Dave Bullock 

District 2 

Dave Kerber 


District 3 

Libby Barnacle 

Donna Johnston 

District 4 

Tom Dougherty 

Judith Hilton 

As this publication went to press, the 

close race in District 3, did not meet 

the threshold of a mandatory recount. 

The Councilmembers will take office 

on Monday, November 18, 2019, at 

7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 

City Hall. Look for more information 

about the new City Council in an 

upcoming issue of the Greenwood 

Village Newsletter and on the Village 

website at greenwoodvillage.com. 

The Village also had a referred 

question 2C which asked the voters to 

authorize the Village to provide all 

services and facilities restricted since 

2005 by Title 29, Article 27 of the 

Colorado Revised Statutes, described 

as “advanced services,” “telecommunication 

services,” and “cable television 

services,” including improved high 

speed bandwidth services based on 

new technologies, either directly or 

indirectly with public or private sector 

partners, including utilizing existing or 

new community owned infrastructure, 

to potential subscribers that may 

include telecommunications service 

providers, residential, or commercial 

users within the boundaries of 

Greenwood Village without raising 

taxes. This question passed. 

For complete election results, 

visit the Village’s website at 

www.greenwoodvillage.com or for 

more information about the 2019 

Election, please call City Clerk Susan 

Ortiz at 303-804-4113, or email 

sortiz@greenwoodvillage.com. GV 


GOVERNMENT 

ENSURING A SAFE 

community 

HOLIDAY SHOPPING 

SAFETY TIPS 

With the holidays upon us, the Village 

would like everyone to have a safe 

holiday season. Provided below are 

some safety tips of which to be aware 

and practice when doing your holiday 

shopping. 

• Be aware of your surroundings at 

all times. 

• When shopping, try to park in a 

well-lit portion of the parking lot 

or street. 

• When you park your car, secure the 

valuables that you have left in your 

car by placing them in the trunk. 

Do not leave cellular phones, 

purses, CD cases, laptops, or any 

other item of value in your parked 

car where they can be seen. It is 

better not to leave valuables in 

the car at all. Make sure you close 

your windows, lock your doors and 

activate your car alarm, if you have 

one. 

• Do not leave purchased 

merchandise in your parked car 

where it can be seen. Put these 

items in your trunk, or conceal 

them inside the vehicle. 

• Keep your purse on your body, not 

left in a cart or in the car. If you 

carry a small purse, carry it over 

your shoulder under your coat. 

Do not carry all of your credit cards 

with you. Leave your unneeded 

documents at home. 

• Always be aware of the location of 

your personal items. Know where 

your purse, cellular phone, wallet, 

packages, etc. are at all times. Do 

not leave them unattended. Do not 

overburden yourself with packages. 

• When you are finished shopping, 

have your keys in your hand before 

reaching your car door. Take notice 

of your surroundings. If you see 

that someone is watching you and 

that you may be a potential victim, 

return to the store immediately, and 

call security or the Police 


• Do whatever you need to keep safe, 

even if it means asking a security 

guard or a police officer to escort 

you to your car. It is always better 

to be safe than sorry. 

If you have any questions or need 

assistance, please call the Greenwood 

Village Police Department at 

303-773-2525 or call 9-1-1. GV 

DO NOT BECOME A VICTIM OF MAIL THEFT 

Many people do not realize that the once 

simple convenience of putting outgoing 

mail in an unsecured curbside mail box 

and lifting the red flag to notify the 

postman has also become a signal to 

mail thieves that there is outgoing mail. 

This represents easy access to credit 

card information, tax payments and other 

types of personal information to be used 

for fraudulent activity. Mail thieves are 

aware that it may take some time before 

a victim realizes that something is amiss. 

When outbound letters vanish, it may 

take weeks before it is discovered that 

the mail did not reach its intended 

destination. At the same time, the 

disappearance of inbound mail can easily 

go unnoticed; the first sign of fraud 

might come as quickly as the next credit 

card or bank statement. 

What can you do to minimize exposure to 

mail theft? 

• Make sure your personal mailbox is 

secure and can lock at all times. 

• Use the letter slots at your post office 

to mail letters, or give them to a letter 

carrier. 

• Pick up your mail promptly after 

delivery. Don’t leave it in your mailbox 

overnight. 

• Don’t send cash in the mail. 

• Ask your bank for “secure” checks that 

can’t be altered. 

• Tell your post office when you will be 

out of town so they can hold your 

mail. 

• If you don’t receive a check or other 

valuable mail you are expecting, 

contact the issuing agency 

immediately. 

• Check your credit reports regularly. If 

you find accounts that don’t belong to 

you or other incorrect information, 

follow the instructions for disputing 

those items. Visit 

www.consumer.gov/idtheft for step-bystep 

advice about what to do if you’re 

a victim of identity theft. 

For more information or if you believe 

your mail was stolen, please call the 

Police Department at 303-773-2525. 


GOVERNMENT 

VEHICLE THEFTS INCREASE 

DURING COLD WEATHER 

POLICE WARN CAR OWNERS 

OF DANGERS OF ‘PUFFERS’ 

Vehicle theft is a major problem in our community, and 

every driver is a potential victim. Protect yourself by being 

smart and informed. By taking a few simple precautions, you 

can drastically reduce the likelihood of having your vehicle 

stolen. 

SAY NO TO ‘PUFFERS’ 

Never leave 

your vehicle 

running while 

unattended 

even for a 

quick stop or 

to warm up 

your car 

during the 

winter season. Not only is it illegal to leave your car running 

unattended, it creates an easy opportunity for thieves to steal 

your car. 

KEYS 

Be smart with your car keys. Carelessness with vehicle keys 

is the cause of more than 50 percent of all automobile 

thefts. An unlocked vehicle is easy to get into and get away 

with. It’s even easier when the keys are left in the vehicle. 

Don’t keep the spare set hidden in your vehicle. 

Experienced thieves learn where spare keys are most likely 

to be hidden. 

PARKING 

Most cars are stolen while they are left unattended. Protect 

your car by exercising caution as you park. When selecting a 

spot, look for areas that are well lit, depriving potential thieves 

of the cover of darkness. When possible, park in attended lots, 

or in areas of high foot traffic; a car that’s surrounded by 

witnesses is less likely to be stolen. Always double-check to 

make sure that all windows have been closed and all doors 

properly locked. If you have a home garage, use it. 

AVOID LEAVING ANY 

VALUABLES IN SIGHT 

Do not leave 

accessories, valuables or 

personal documents in 

your vehicle. Insurance 

cards, registration and 

title can provide 

personal information to 

criminals for other 

uses. 

ALARMS AND 

SECURITY 

An audible car alarm is a simple yet effective way to ward off 

most crooks. If you do utilize an alarm system, bear in mind 

that the warning decals that come with it may be just as 

effective a deterrent. Most of the criminals that would flee at 

the sound of an alarm will pass your vehicle by completely if 

they know about the alarm beforehand. 

For more information, please call the Greenwood Village 

Police Department at 303-773-2525. GV 

WHY DO POLICE CARS STAY RUNNING WHILE OFFICERS ARE NOT IN THEIR VEHICLES? 

At the Greenwood Village Police Department, there is a reason why you may find a police vehicle running without a police officer occupying 

the vehicle while they are on a patrol or during a traffic stop. 

Every police vehicle has a significant amount of 

electronic equipment inside - laptop, dash cameras, 

and radios that use large amounts of power. Every time 

the vehicle is shut down, an officer has to turn off all 

the equipment and run the risk of draining the vehicle’s 

battery power. When the officer gets back inside 

his/her vehicle, they must wait minutes to reboot their 

equipment before they can proceed. In an emergency 

situation, several minutes can delay our response time 

to critical calls for service. In addition, K-9 vehicles are 

kept running to manage the climate and ensure the 

safety of the K-9s. 

For more information, please call the Police 



GOVERNMENT 

GET READY FOR winter 

GREENWOOD VILLAGE IS 

READY FOR THE SNOW SEASON 

The Village is ready for the snow season. The Snow and Ice 

Program ensures roadways and trails are safe and accessible 

during and after snow events. Snow and Ice operations 

consist of three elements: snow plowing, application of 

materials for traction and ice control, and snow and/or ice 

removal if safety or accessibility have been jeopardized. 

ROADWAYS 

All roadways in the Village are classified into either first or 

second priority. The first priority routes include the high 

volume roadways that connect major sections of the 

community, all school bus routes, and residential roadways 

which connect the neighborhood to higher volume roadways. 

Heavy snow accumulations may require repeated passes over 

first priority roadways before second priority roadways are 

plowed. Operations are repeated until the storm stops and all 

roadway surfaces are cleared. 

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL IN 

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL 

AND RETAIL AREAS 

VILLAGE CODE IN PLACE TO ENSURE 

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND SAFETY 

Residents or tenants in possession or control of any singlefamily 

residential property having a sidewalk abutting the front 

or, in the case of a corner lot, the front and side of a residence 

shall maintain the sidewalk in a condition free from snow or ice 

and shall remove any accumulation of snow or ice from such 

sidewalks within forty-eight (48) hours after its accumulation. 

This responsibility does not extend to driveways or walkways 

leading from the sidewalk to the residence nor to sidewalks or 

trails abutting the rear property of a residence. 

ICE MITIGATION 

There are certain locations in Village neighborhoods that are 

prone to ice formation due to shade or poor drainage. Once ice 

forms, it is difficult to remove without damage to equipment or 

infrastructure. Be on the lookout for snow and ice operators 

moving snow piles from the shade to sun-exposed locations in 

order to minimize ice build-up. 

Snow and ice control operations begin in secondary areas 

(residential neighborhoods) after first priority roadways have 

been cleared. Snow is plowed and piled to an area that does 

not block traffic flow. Snow cannot be piled in the center of 

the roadway because thaw/freeze conditions will cause ice on 

the roadway. Residential roadways are not plowed from edge 

to edge to avoid covering sidewalks or blocking driveways. 

Removal of snow piles will only occur when safety or 

accessibility has been jeopardized. If possible, remove 

vehicles from the roadways during storms for better clearing 

of snow. 

SNOW SHIFT HOURS 

Village personnel who perform road and park maintenance 

during the summer months conduct snow and ice control 

operations in the winter. A weather service Skyview Weather, 

provides information regarding weather conditions. Snow 

shifts are activated when a snowstorm begins. The typical 

shift hours are 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. 

to 5 a.m., all days of the week, including holidays. 

USE CAUTION WHEN DRIVING 

NEAR SNOWPLOWS 

When driving near a snowplow, slow down and use caution. 

Give plow drivers plenty of room so they can do their job 

efficiently and safely. 

Business owners and property managers are required to 

remove snow and ice from their sidewalks within 24-hours 

after accumulation. This requirement also prohibits any deposit 

of snow or ice from any property onto any sidewalk, street, or 

roadway in the Village. 

For more information or to file a complaint, please call 

Neighborhood Services at 303-486-5783 or email us at 

nso@greenwoodvillage.com. 


GOVERNMENT 

EQUIPMENT 

The Village owns and maintains a 

variety of vehicles to ensure effective 

snow and ice control operations. 

Equipment includes 12 plow trucks, 

one anti-icing truck, one slide-in 

tanker, one grader, and one loader for 

snow and ice operations on roadways. 

In addition, there are three All-Terrain 

Vehicles (ATVs), six pickup trucks 

with plows and many hand-held 

snowblowers and shovels used to clear 

the trails, sidewalks and parking lots. 

In order to ensure that all equipment 

is operational, mechanics are available 

at all times during snowstorms to 

handle any equipment problems. 

MATERIALS 

The Village applies solid and liquid 

materials for traction and ice control 

to improve traveling conditions during 

snow and ice events. Staff monitors 

each storm to determine the 

appropriate application of materials 

depending on the weather conditions. 

Additionally, materials are continually 

evaluated to identify the most effective 

products with the least amount of 

environmental impact. 

CONCRETE/ASPHALT 

TRAILS, SIDEWALKS 

AND PARKING LOTS 

The Village plows snow from concrete 

and asphalt trails, and some sidewalks 

and parking lots. First priority trails 

are those leading to and from schools. 

The parking lot at Village Greens Park 

is the responsibility of the Village 

along with snow control operations on 

STEP CAREFULLY 

Thaw/freeze conditions can cause new 

ice on trails, sidewalks and parking 

lots; always use caution when walking 

on these during periods of freezing 

weather. 

sidewalks and parking lots at City 

Hall, Curtis Center for the Arts and 

the Maintenance Facility. The parking 

lots of these facilities are also first 

priority for snow plowing and are 

cleared simultaneously with the first 

priority trails. The parking lots in 

other Village owned parks are then 

cleared. During the average 

snowstorm, it takes about eight hours 

to clear trails, sidewalks and parking 

lots. Crews often start as early as 

5 a.m. Trail crews periodically check 

trails for problem areas if the 

temperature remains below freezing 

for extended periods of time. 

QUESTIONS OR 

TO REPORT SNOW 

AND ICE ISSUES 

For more information regarding snow 

and ice operations in the Village, 

please call the Maintenance Facility at 

303-708-6100. GV 


GOVERNMENT 

THANK YOU 

MAYOR RON 

RAKOWSKY 

FOR YOUR 

CONTRIBUTIONS 

TO GREENWOOD 

VILLAGE! 


GOVERNMENT 


GOVERNMENT 


SHREDDING EVENT IN SEPTEMBER 


GOVERNMENT 

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE 

NEW XCEL ENERGY NATURAL GAS 

PROJECT COMING TO GV 

Residents in the area of Xcel Energy’s new proposed 

Southeast Metro Natural Gas Project are being notified of a 

public open house on Tuesday, November 19 from 

5:30-7:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech 

Center, 7801 E. Orchard Road in the Mandarin Marquis 

and Granita Lime rooms on the second floor. 

Attendees of the open house will learn more about Xcel 

Energy’s proposal to install, operate and maintain 

approximately five miles of new 20-inch-diameter steel 

natural gas pipe along and through the western side of 

Cherry Creek State Park. This project will allow Xcel Energy 

to continue providing the safe, reliable natural gas service its 

customers expect. 

The project begins near the intersection of South Yosemite 

Avenue and East Hampden Avenue in Denver and ends near 

the intersection of East Caley Avenue and South Troy Circle 

in Centennial. Project work will occur in parts of Greenwood 

Village, unincorporated Arapahoe County, Aurora, 

Centennial, Cherry Creek State Park and Denver. 

Construction could start as soon as summer 2020 and could 

be complete by the end of 2021. Project planning and route 

selection began in fall 2018 and is currently in the permitting 

phase. Project schedules are subject to change. 

The open house will have Xcel Energy staff on hand to 

answer questions. The event will feature informational boards 

covering route selection, purpose, need, schedule, 

construction impacts, safety, and public outreach. There also 

will be detailed maps showing those residential areas 

impacted by the project. 

If you are unable to attend the open house, the event 

materials will be available on the project’s website on 

November 21 at XcelEnergySEMetroGasProject.com. You 

also can sign up to receive periodic project status emails on 

the website. Questions can be emailed to 

info@XcelEnergySEMetroGasProject.com or left on the 

project information line at 866-267-7419. Xcel Energy will 

reply by the next business day. GV 


BUSINESS 

BUSINESSspotlight 

TECH CENTER COMPUTERS & RECYCLING 

6823 South Dayton Street • 303-792-3516 • www.techcentercomputers.com 

Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Looking for affordable, high-quality refurbished or new 

custom computer equipment, or quick service and repairs? 

Search no further than Tech Center Computers & Recycling, 

conveniently located off Arapahoe Road in Greenwood 

Village. Since 1999, they have supplied the Village 

community and surrounding area with more than just 

desktops, laptops, servers, parts and pieces. A reliable 

business partner backed by a solid guarantee, fast and 

friendly service, and incredible sourcing capabilities, Tech 

Center Computers is your one-stop resource for your 

individual or business needs. 

Tech Center Computers originally started as a wholesale 

computer supplier in 1999. The current owner, Adam Kelly, 

has been with the business since 2001 and purchased the 

company in 2017 when the former owner decided to retire. 

According to Kelly, “Our mission is to listen to our client’s 

specific needs and deliver high performance products through 

continuous product innovation and operational excellence.” 

They carry refurbished equipment from Dell, HP, and 

Lenovo, and can custom-build Intel and AMD-based desktop 

systems to your specifications. If you need a new computer 

but want to keep the data, Tech Center Computers can 

remove photos or data from your computer and will certify 

the data destruction of sensitive material. Inexpensive 

refurbished computers are available starting at $99. This is a 

fantastic option for families needing multiple computers or 

laptops. 

Tech Center Computers offers reasonably priced service and 

repair with quick turn-around time — usually less than 72 

hours. Are you unsure if your computer is worth repairing? 

This company offers a free five-minute diagnosis to 

determine if repair or replacement is the best financial 

decision. Kelly states, “Most computers are made to last and 

can be upgraded to prolong their life.” If your computer is 

running slow, upgrading to more memory or faster storage 

may solve your hardware problems. Virus cleaning or 

operating system reloads are also available. 

Tech Center Computers also provides reasonable upgrades if 

you no longer have support for your old operating system. 

If you are searching for hard-to-find parts for older 

equipment that you need to keep running, they have 

excellent sourcing capabilities to locate needed parts. 

They can also provide at-home support through their 

business partners. 

Corporate and individual electronic recycling is also available 

across all of the Front Range, from Castle Rock to Brighton, 

including drop-off or pickup. Tech Center Computers is an 

EPA Certified Recycler of computer and electronics waste. 

They are licensed with the State of Colorado as a large 

quantity handler of universal waste for electronic recycling. 

You may contact them to schedule a pickup of your unused 

electronics. They will take everything, including furniture, 

and none of the equipment gets put in a dumpster — it all 

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has a place to go. Businesses can get free recycling if items 

can be refurbished or there is a nominal charge for items that 

cannot be reused. 

Tech Center Computers’ newly remodeled showroom is 

conveniently located at 6823 South Dayton Street, one block 

south of Arapahoe Road. They are open Monday through 

Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join 

their mailing list to be the first to hear about new products, 

upcoming sales, and special discounts. For more information, 

visit www.techcentercomputers.com or contact them by 

telephone at 303-792-3516. GV NOVEMBER 2019 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 17 

MONDAY 

12-23-19 

5:30 PM

ARTS AND RECREATION 

RECREATION programs 

Register online at 

www.greenwoodvillage.com/rec 

FALL YOUTH AND ADULT RECREATION 

Greenwood Village’s recreation programs offer a variety of fun experiences for youth, teens and adults. Come play with us! 

View our current and upcoming classes by visiting www.greenwoodvillage.com/rec. 

For questions regarding any of our programs, feel free to call 303-486-5773. 

IT’S STORYTIME 

Girls and boys enjoy story 

time and more with your 

favorite Frozen characters! 

There will be dancing, 

singing and photo 

opportunities for everyone. 

Greenwood Village City Hall 

6060 S Quebec St 

Day and Date: Friday, December 20 

Ages: 1-4 years old 

Time: 10:30 -11:30 a.m. 

Fee: No cost! However space is limited to 12 

participants 

Resident Registration: November 25-December 6 

All Others: December 7-until filled 

HOLIDAY PARENTS NIGHT OUT 

Calling all Parents! 

Whether it’s date night 

or holiday shopping, 

take a few hours for 

yourself. Bring the 

kids over for games, 

crafts and pizza! 

Campus Middle School 

4785 South Dayton 

Street 

Day and Date: Friday, December 13 

Ages: 6-12 years old 

Time: 6-8:30 p.m. 

Fee: $10 per participant 

RECREATION REIMBURSEMENT 

DEADLINE 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 

FOR ALL 2019 RECEIPTS 

The end of the year is quickly approaching so please take a few minutes 

this busy holiday season to gather your 2019 activity receipts to submit 

for reimbursement. 

The deadline for submitting your 2019 recreation reimbursement 

requests is January 15, 2020. Please note there are no exceptions to this 

deadline. 

Things To Know: 

• All activities paid for in 2019, including those taking place in 2020, 

must be submitted as part of your 2019 reimbursement request. 

Exception: see annual membership information below. 

• Annual memberships (12 months paid in advance) at qualifying 

recreation facilities that are paid in December to take advantage of a 

membership sale for the following calendar year must be applied to 

the following year. 

• To qualify for reimbursement an agency must be a public recreation 

entity (parks and recreation district, metropolitan district, municipal 

golf course) or a nonprofit youth sports agency in the Denver Metro 

Area. 

• Private entities such as 24 Hour Fitness and for-profit youth sports 

agencies are not reimbursable. 

• All receipts must be itemized showing the name of the organization, 

activity, date and the amount paid. 

• Only the activity itself is reimbursable; fees for golf carts, skate 

rentals, team jerseys, etc. are not reimbursable. 

A recreation reimbursement form will be included in the December 

Newsletter or you may access online at greenwoodvillage.com/ 

recreimbursement or stop by City Hall. Reimbursement forms may be 

dropped off at City Hall Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or mailed to: 

City of Greenwood Village, Attn: Parks, Trails and Recreation, 

6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. 

For more information about the program, please call Debbie Armstrong at 

303-486-5759 or darmstrong@greenwoodvillage.com. 





FALL FEST 2019 



FALLOWEEN 

Over 1,500 community members gathered at 

Curtis Park to celebrate the fall season with 

the first ever Falloween. The City of 

Greenwood Village partnered with Arapahoe 

Libraries to present this community event. 

Attendees enjoyed food trucks, inflatable 

corn maze, crafts, storytelling, a book patch 

and music from Bowregard, this year’s 

winner of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. 



ART programs 


www.greenwoodvillage.com/art 

Curtis Center for the Arts | 2349 East Orchard Road | Greenwood Village, CO 80121 | 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. 

We have something for all ages and all artistic levels. Come and create with us! 

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 art classes at the Curtis Center call 303-797-1779. 

ALTERED BOOKS 

Create incredible expressive sculptures out of 

books! In this workshop we will deconstruct 

books and create our own dimensional art. 

Students will learn how to create secret 

boxes, pull outs and pop ups! We will also 

experiment with folding techniques, collage, 

embossing metal and found objects. 

This is a wonderful workshop for students to 

bring in supplies that they can add to their 

artwork. Nothing is off limits! Explore art 

through the power of words and 

deconstruction. You will never look at a book 

the same way again! 

Books will be provided, and students are 

welcome to bring their own books to use. 

When: Saturday, November 23 

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Fee: $120 

All supplies provided 

10% senior discount 

Instructor: Maggie Stewart 

Age Requirement: 16 and older 

COFFEE & CANVAS: 

PUMPKINS AND MUMS 

MIXED MEDIA 

In this fall workshop, students will learn 

acrylic painting techniques as well as 

collage skills to create this vibrant 

Autumn art to freshen up your walls. 

You’ll be guided through blending and 

layering acrylic paints, ripping and 

arranging handmade natural papers, and 

adding collage elements to your art. 

These techniques can be applied to your own inspirations after the workshop. 

Day and Date: Saturday, November 16 

Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Fee: $75 — All supplies, gourmet coffee and yummy treats provided 


Instructor: Renee Reese 


COCOA & CANVAS 

Come and join us at the Curtis Center 

this holiday season with your family and 

friends to create this memorable 

keepsake. Participants will be painting 

the Charlie Brown tree featuring a 

message from the beloved story. 

There will be step-by-step instruction 

from start to finish using acrylic paints 

and texture paste to create this magical 

holiday scene. No drawing or painting 

experience is necessary. Cocoa, yummy 

treats and holiday music will make this a 

fun holiday event! 

Day and Date: Saturday, December 14 


Fee: $50 — All supplies, cocoa and yummy treats provided 


Instructor: Renee Reese 



ART programs 


www.greenwoodvillage.com/art 

Curtis Center for the Arts | 2349 East Orchard Road | Greenwood Village, CO 80121 | 303-797-1779 

HOLIDAY ART PROGRAMS FOR KIDS 

Happy Holidays! Kids are invited to the Curtis Center for the Arts during the holiday season to 

create colorful and whimsical holiday themed art projects with special guests Arts on Fire. 

Oh, and they get to enjoy cookies and punch while they create! 

CERAMIC TURKEY 

PAINTING 

Day and Date: 

Wednesday, November 6 

Time: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 

Ages: 3 to 5 years old — with adult 

Fee: $15 

Limit: 12 students 

PENGUIN GLASS 

FUSED ORNAMENTS 

AND HOLIDAY 

PLATTER DECORATING 

Day and Date: 

Tuesday, December 10 

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m. 

Ages: 6 to 9 years old 

Fee: $25 


SILK PAINTING 

Get ready for the holidays and bring color into your winter wardrobe! In this popular 

workshop students will learn how to paint on silk using vibrant dyes to decorate their 

own pillowcase and scarf. Students will 

also learn the batik technique of using wax 

as a resist for the dye. This is a wonderful 

workshop to experiment with beautiful 

colors that are similar to watercolor but 

with permanent dye. 

All pieces will be steamed, and the 

instructor will notify students when the 

silk pieces will be ready for pick up at the 

Curtis Center. 

Days and Dates: Saturday, December 7 


Fee: $120 — All supplies provided 


Instructor: Maggie Stewart 


STACKED SNOWMAN 

ORNAMENTS 

Day and Date: 

Wednesday, December 11 

Time: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 

Ages: 3 to 5 years old — with adult 

Fee: $15 


MIXED MEDIA 

SNOWMAN PAINTING 

Day and Date: 

Friday, December 13 

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m. 

Ages: 9 to 12 years old 

Fee: $25 



6060 South Quebec Street 

Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 

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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 

RUNNING 

FOX PARK 

SCULPTURE 

PUBLIC 

MEETING 

On Monday, December 9, the Greenwood 

Village Arts and Humanities Council will host a 

public meeting to provide information regarding 

the acquisition and placement of a sculpture in 

Running Fox Park. The meeting will take place 

from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room at 

Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South 

Quebec, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80121. 

The GVAHC put out a call to any artists living 

in Colorado. The GVAHC received 29 

submissions from 18 Colorado artists. A selection 

committee was formed to review the proposals 

and choose a piece to recommend to the Arts 

Council. The public can view the proposed 

sculpture and will be able to provide input to the 

Arts Council.

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