September 2021 Newsletter

Greenwood Village 

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MARJORIE PERRY 

NATURE PRESERVE 

This month, I want to share some 

information on a hidden treasure 

tucked away in the heart of rural 

Greenwood Village, the Marjorie 

Perry Nature Preserve. The nature 

preserve, located just south of 

Belleview Avenue, is comprised of 

59 acres of open space area 

providing an opportunity for park 

and trail users to enjoy nature with a 

backdrop of scenic landscapes, 

natural vegetation, wildlife habitat, 

and drainage ways. The Marjorie Perry Nature 

Preserve is the perfect location for artists and 

photography buffs to capture nature’s beauty and 

can be accessed by following the High Line Canal Trail north 

from the trail’s intersection with Orchard Road or south from 

the trail’s intersection with Belleview Avenue. 

George Lantz 

glantz@ 

greenwoodvillage.com 

303-486-5741 

Marjorie Perry owned a 200-acre parcel in the rural 

Greenwood Village. Koelbel and Company acquired the 

property and in 1990 dedicated 55 acres to the Village for 

use as a nature preserve and wildlife habitat. In 2005, the 

City Council protected the area by recognizing the Marjorie 

Perry Preserve as a “Nature Preserve.” Thereby making it 

Greenwood Village’s policy to establish guiding principles for 

stewardship of this special land. In 2007, two additional lots 

totaling 4.29 acres were added to the holdings. These lots 

known as the “the inholdings” were purchased by the Village 

using a Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Grant. Now, all 

59 acres are protected by a conservation easement that is held 

by Colorado Open Lands. 

BELLEVIEW AVENUE 

AND I-25 INTERCHANGE 

Many of you have asked about the Belleview and I-25 traffic 

congestion. The congestion has increased over the years as the 

area north of Belleview is further developed. This is 

particularly true for the area on the northwest side of the 

Belleview and I-25 intersection. As many of you remember, 

this area was the Mountain View golf course prior to being 

redeveloped into a dense concentration of offices, 

apartments, hotels and retail without taking measures to 

mitigate the resulting traffic’s impact. 

Since 2012, Greenwood Village in conjunction with 

Arapahoe County, the City and County of Denver and 

Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District 

(SPIMD) have been analyzing ways to improve this 

intersection. This ongoing study has been financed by the 

same partnership. 

In November of 2019, the technical advisory committee 

presented their findings. This committee recommended using 

the existing Union Street overpass with improvements for 

multi-modal transportation as the best solution to meet the 

area’s traffic requirements through 2040. (It should be noted, 

that in 1993 the Goldsmith Metropolitan District paid for 

and built the Union Avenue Overpass to offer long term 

relief to traffic demands on the I-25 and Belleview 

interchange. This overpass was subsequently given to 

Denver). This solution not only included Union Street 

interchange improvements but also improved access to the 

Belleview Light Rail Station, addressed first/last-mile 

connectivity concerns, built a grade-separated pedestrian 

bridge to link communities on the east and west side of I-25, 

added new sidewalks along Belleview Avenue to improve 

walkability, and improved connections to the northern part 

of the DTC. 

During the November 2019 Executive Committee meeting, 

the Executive Committee voted 7-1 to move the Union 

Street recommendation forward which means following the 

technical committee’s Split Diamond recommendation. 

Denver cast the lone dissenting vote. Denver requested and 

was granted additional time to study the various options. The 

additional analysis included three public meetings with the 

last public meeting taking place in October of 2020. During 

this process, Denver developed an alternate configuration 

which the Federal Highway Administration has subsequently 

turned down twice for technical reasons. 

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GOVERNMENT 

CITY council 

NOT SURE WHO YOUR 

ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE? 

Obtain a list of your state and national government 

representatives at arapahoevotes.com 

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 

Dave Bullock 

dbullock@ 


303-804-4137 

Anne Ingebretsen 

aingebretsen@ 


303-804-4135 

Libby Barnacle 

ebarnacle@ 


303-804-4129 

Tom Dougherty 

tdougherty@ 


303-804-4132 

Jerry Presley 

jpresley@ 


303-804-4138 

Dave Kerber 

dkerber@ 


303-804-4136 

Donna Johnston 

djohnston@ 


303-804-4128 

Judith Hilton 

jhilton@ 


303-804-4131 

In order to keep the project moving forward, GV in 

conjunction with Arapahoe County, have continued to 

pursue funding so that once an agreement is reached, the 

project may be constructed in a timely manner. Together we 

have the Belleview and I-25 project designated as 

Congressman Crow’s top designated project in the 

transportation reauthorization bill. Denver’s continued 

development on the north side of Belleview makes moving 

this project forward critical before congestion gets any worse. 

We are hopeful Denver will stop promoting congestion and 

reconsider their opposition to the best technical solution. 

Additional information on the I-25 and Belleview project 

and timeline are included on pages 12-14 of this Newsletter. 

COVID AND PUBLIC 

HEALTH ORDERS 

The Council and I have been asked if we have the legal 

authority to “opt out” of Health Department Orders. The 

answer is we do not unless we have our own Health 

Department. I want to share with you the specifics of what 

Colorado law allows. 

Colorado law places the authority for public health in the 

hands of the County or district public health agencies like 

Tri-County Health Department (TCHD). These agencies 

have the authority to establish public health rules applicable 

to all unincorporated areas, towns and cities within their 

jurisdiction. Unless the a public health order specifically 

allows cities the ability to “opt out” of a public health order, 

the only way a city can ignore public health orders issued by 

a county or public health agency is to form their own public 

health department, appoint a municipal board of health, and 

take over all of the duties of a county or district health 

department regarding implementation of state public health 

laws and directives from the state public health board, the 

water quality control commission, air quality control 

commission and solid and hazardous waste commission, and 

maintain vital statistics, vector control, health inspections, 

and other public health programs. As you can imagine, 

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GOVERNMENT 

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funding a public health department and providing 

all these services would be very expensive. 

As you may have heard, TCHD recently granted, 

then took away, the ability of Arapahoe County to 

opt out of any mask mandate. You can find the 

latest information on the pandemic on pages 22-23 

including where to get the vaccine. Stay safe and 

healthy. 

CULTURAL ARTS 

SURVEY RESULTS 

We are pleased to present the results of our Cultural 

Arts Survey on pages 20-21. We had over 700 

residents complete the survey. Live concerts were 

the most requested event. With the help of the Arts Council, 

the Parks, Trails and Recreation staff, we hosted four concerts 

in August. It was great to see so many residents and their 

families enjoying the bands, right in their own 

neighborhood. Based on the survey, staff and the Arts 

Council will be working to offer additional programs. Please 

be on the lookout for additional activities and events coming 

next year. 

HAPPY RETIREMENT FOR 

TWO PTR EMPLOYEES 

One of the greatest assets we the Village has is our employees. 

These people work every day to provide the programs and 

services we enjoy as residents and businesses living and 

working in the Village. Previously, we have not featured any 

employee retirements in the Newsletter, but I felt it was 

important to recognize employees who have dedicated their 

careers to Greenwood Village. 

In September, we have two long term employees who are 

retiring. They are Cathy Delap (Pate), Recreation Manager, 

and Kurt Nielsen, 

Park Supervisor, 

Horticulture. 

Cathy Delap has 

been with the Village 

for 33 years and has 

been our Recreation 

Manager for the 

entire time. Many of 

you recognize her 

work and creativity 

hosting special events 

including GV Day, 

Fall Fest, Fishing 

Derby, and the 

Mayor’s Holiday 

Lighting. She and 

her team created 

some amazing 

Retiring PTR employees: Kurt Nielsen, 

Park Supervisor; and Cathy Delap, 

Recreation Manager. 

experiences at these events through the years for our children 

and families. Cathy also managed the youth and adult sports 

programs like Fun in the Sun. 

Kurt Nielsen worked for the Village for 

40 years. He has been the Village Arborist 

for 40 years and was the Village’s Urban 

Forestry Supervisor for 30 years. Kurt, the 

“tree” guy was responsible for the 

maintenance of nearly 13,000 trees in our 

Village. In addition, he and his crew have 

the responsibility for our section of the 

High Line Canal which includes another 

2,600 trees over 6” in diameter and at 

least that many under 6” in diameter. His 

efforts included planting, fertilizing, 

pruning, and removing trees. 

On behalf of the Village, we wish both 

Cathy and Kurt well and thank you for 

making a difference in our community. 

You will be missed. 

— George 


VILLAGE CALENDAR 

Visit GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM 

for information on all public meetings 

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GOVERNMENT 

GREENWOOD VILLAGE 

2021 MUNICIPAL election 

ELECTION DAY — NOVEMBER 2, 2021 

This year, the City Council designated the Village Municipal 

Election to be a coordinated election with Arapahoe County. 

This means voters will see the Greenwood Village list of 

candidates for City Council on the ballot along with School 

District Candidates, a Village Ballot Question, and County 

Questions. Arapahoe County is conducting the November 2, 

2021 Coordinated Election as a Mail Ballot Election. 

Greenwood Village elections are non-partisan. 

To vote in the November Election, you must be registered to 

vote. The following requirements must be met to register to vote: 

• be a United States Citizen, 

• be 18 years of age by Election Day 

If you have moved, you can update your voter information 

with a Voter Registration form. Voter Registration forms are 

available from the City Clerk’s office or the Village’s website 

at www.greenwoodvillage.com. 

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES 

You may register to vote at any time in Colorado, but if you 

wish to vote in an upcoming election, you must register by 

one of the following deadlines: 

• 22 Days before Election Day if you register to vote 

through a voter registration drive or a Voter Registration 

Agency 

• 8 Days before Election Day if you register to vote by mail 

or online through www.govotecolorado.com and wish to 

receive a ballot by mail 

• By 7 p.m. on Election Day, visit one of the Voter Service 

and Polling Centers in your county to register to vote inperson 

and request a ballot. 

Registering for the first time in Colorado 

• A citizen of the United States 

• A resident of Colorado for 22 days prior to the election 

• At least 16 years old, with the understanding that you 

must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to vote 

• Provide a valid Colorado Driver’s License or Colorado ID 

card or present one of the acceptable forms of 

identification for voting 

Accepted Forms of Identification 

Identification is required to vote at all polling locations. First 

time voters voting by mail may need to submit identification. 

Acceptable ID forms are: 

• Valid Colorado driver’s license 

• Valid Colorado identification card 

• Valid U.S. passport 

• Employee ID card from a government agency with photo 

• Valid U.S. military card 

• Copy of current utility bill showing address 

• Government paycheck or document with name and 

current address 

• FAA photo pilot’s license 

• Certified naturalization document 

• Valid Medicare or Medicaid card 

• Certified copy of birth certificate 

• Valid student ID card with photo 

• Valid veteran’s ID card 

• Valid ID card from a recognized tribal government 

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES 

There are 15 official candidates to fill eight seats in the 

November 2, 2021 Election. Elected City Council members 

will each serve a two-year term. 

The candidates, in the order in which they will be listed on 

the ballot, are shown at right on Page 7. 

The following individuals have chosen to not run for another 

term and will depart from elected service when the newly 

elected Council takes office. 

Jerry Presley 

District 1 

Tom Dougherty 

District 4 

VILLAGE BALLOT QUESTION 

City Council unanimously approved the submission to the 

voters a ballot question to consider a change to the City of 

Greenwood Village Home Rule Charter. The proposed 

change asks voters if the requirement to publish ordinances 

in a newspaper be deleted and allow the City Council to 

establish the publication requirements for ordinances, by 

ordinance, which may include electronic publication. 



GOVERNMENT 

GREENWOOD VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES 

DISTRICT 1 CANDIDATES 

2021 LIST OF 

CANDIDATES 

Candidates are in order 

of names listed by 

position on the 

official ballot. 

Matthew Schulz Dave Bullock 


Victoria T. Aguilar 

Paul Wiesner 

Councilmember 

District 1 

Mathew Schulz 

Dave Bullock 

Victoria T. Aguilar 

Paul Wiesner 

Councilmember 

District 2 

Anne Ingebretsen 

Bob Doyle 

Dave Kerber 

Anne Ingebretsen Bob Doyle 


Dave Kerber 

Councilmember 

District 3 

Paul Baumann 


Kendall Klapper 


Councilmember 

District 4 

Jeff Reiman 

Jeff Leitner 

Judith M. Hilton 

Tom Stahl 

Paul Baumann 


Kendall Kappler 



Jeff Reiman 

Jeff Leitner 

Judith M. Hilton 

Tom Stahl 


GOVERNMENT 


2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION 


QUESTION 1 

Shall Section 6.04, Procedure of Passage, of the City of 

Greenwood Village Home Rule Charter be amended to 

delete the reference to legal newspaper and allow City 

Council to establish publication requirements by 

ordinance, which may include electronic publication? 

Yes 

No 

MAIL BALLOTS 

Ballots will be mailed beginning October 8 to active 

registered voters who live in Greenwood Village. If you have 

not received a ballot by October 25, please call Arapahoe 

County Elections at 303-795-4511 to update your 

registration and request one be mailed to you. Ballots will 

not be mailed after October 25. Ballots are not forwarded by 

the U.S. Postal Service. 

ABSENTEE MAIL BALLOTS 

If you will be out of town and unable to receive your ballot 

at your registered address you may change your address by 

completing the “Change in Voter Registration Information” 

form from Arapahoe County. The form is online at 

www.arapahoevotes.com or you may vote early at a 

Voter Service and Polling Center beginning October 25, 

2021. 

VOTER SERVICE AND POLLING CENTERS 

Voter Service and Polling Centers will open eight days 

(October 25, 2021) prior to and including Election Day, 

except for Sunday October 31, 2021. Voters will be able to 

drop off their mail ballots, register to vote or cast their vote 

in person at a Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC). A 

list of VSPC is available online at 

www.greenwoodvillage.com. Greenwood Village City Hall 

has a 24 hour/7 day drop off box in the east parking lot to 

accept mail ballots. To find the nearest drop-off ballot box to 

you, visit arapahoevotes.com. 

CURBSIDE BALLOT PICKUP 

Arapahoe County is offering again this year curbside services 

by reservation. Services are available at the Arapahoe County 

Administration office, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, 

CO 80120. Please call 303-795-4511 to make a reservation. 

For additional information regarding candidates or the 

Village’s Regular Municipal Election, please call the Election 

line at 303-804-4113. GV 

Ballot Track is a free service for Arapahoe County voters that 

can send you notifications by text message, phone call or email 

when your ballot has been sent and received by your Elections 

Division. 

If you prefer 

not to 

receive 

messages, 

you can log in to Ballot Track during any election to check the 

status of your ballot. 

Sign up for a free account today at 

https://arapahoe.ballottrax.net/voter/login#/ 

Why Use Ballot Track? All active registered voters in Colorado 

will now receive a mail ballot in every election. You can return 

your ballot by mail, or deliver it to one of our convenient dropoff 

locations in Arapahoe County. No matter how you return 

your ballot, Ballot Track will let you know when it has been 

mailed to you and safely received for counting! 

How does Ballot Track know where my ballot is? Your ballot 

envelope is printed with unique bar codes, which are scanned 

when the ballot is mailed to you by the U.S. Postal Service, 

picked up by your mail carrier, received by our Elections Facility 

in Littleton, or if the ballot was returned as undeliverable by the 

Postal Service. These intelligent bar codes allow us to securely 

track your ballot each step of the way. 

How and when will Ballot Track notify me? If you sign up to 

receive a phone call, SMS text message or email, you will 

receive automated messages when your ballot is mailed to you, 

received by the Postal Service, and received by Arapahoe 

County Elections. You also would receive a message if your 

ballot is returned as undeliverable, or cannot be processed for 

some reason that requires your attention. 

If you prefer not to receive messages, you can log in to Ballot 

Track website during any election to check the status of your 

ballot. 

Is there a cost? Ballot Track is free for Arapahoe County voters! 

There’s no cost for your account or messages. However your 

phone carrier’s standard text message or voice rates may apply. 

How do I manage my account? Simply log in to Ballot Track at 

any time to change your preferences, turn off notifications or 

check the status of your ballot. 

For more information, please contact Arapahoe County 

Elections at 303-795-4511 or visit www.arapahoevotes.com. 


GOVERNMENT 

WESTLANDS PARK SUNDIAL IMPROVEMENTS 

In July, with the help of Boy Scout Troop 373, improvements were made to the Westlands 

Park Sundial. The sundial is located at the north-west corner of the park and features a time 

capsule, scheduled to be opened in 2050. 

The area in which the sundial is located had become overgrown by old plants and was in 

general disrepair. Led by Eagle Scout Jasper Langley-Hawthorne, the troop removed old 

plants, soil, and debris from the planting beds. The troop also cleaned the pavement and 

installed new plant material, mulch, and two bee hotels. The new plant selection includes 

pollinator friendly and low water use plants. 

For more information, please call Dave Foster, Parks Project Manager at 303-486-5786 or 

email dfoster@greenwoodvillage.com. GV 


GOVERNMENT 

NEW PROGRAMS 

FOR SEPTEMBER: 

GV KIDS, INK! NEWS 

PRESENTS: 

• Marjorie Park 

• Platte Valley Pony Club 

(All video programs 

can be accessed on 

the Greenwood Village 

YouTube Channel.) 

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 

Economic Development 303-486-5764 

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 

Planning and Zoning/ 

Zoning and Nuisance 

Complaints 

Finance 

Accounts Payable 303-486-1597 

Accounts Receivable 303-486-8282 

Budget Information 303-486-8290 

Tax Assistance 303-486-8299 

and Information 

Park Planning 303-486-5743 

and Development 

Park Permits 303-486-5773 

Recreation and 303-486-5773 

Special Events 

Reimbursement Program 303-486-5773 

Parks and 303-486-5773 

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: 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 

reimbursement forms, employment 

applications, and municipal court fines 

and documents. 

GV Website 

Parks, Trails & Recreation 

Art Activities 303-797-1779 

and Programs 

Conservation/Open 303-708-6142 

Space Easements 


GOVERNMENT 

ENHANCING OUR 

community 

ELIGIBLE 

GV SINGLE- 

FAMILY 

RESIDENCES 

COUNTDOWN 

TO CHANGE 

IN TRASH 

PROVIDER 

Waste Connections will 

begin providing trash and 

recycling service to eligible 

Greenwood Village singlefamily 

residences on January 

1, 2022. To prepare for this 

new service, here are some 

information that will help 

your household with the 

transition: 

NEW WEBSITE 

Waste Connections has created a website for Greenwood 

Village residents to use as a one-stop-shop for regular trash 

and recycling service-related issues, including the weekly 

pick-up and recycling schedule, holiday schedules, requests 

for new or replacement containers, and contact information 

for missed collections or other issues. Visit 

https://www.wasteconnections.com/ 

denver/greenwood-village/ 

CONTAINERS 

If you currently receive trash and recycling service through 

Republic Services, Republic will be collecting all Republicbranded 

containers; timeline has not been finalized at this 

time and residents will be notified in the months ahead to 

assure a smooth transition. 

As a new customer of Waste Connections, you will be 

receiving new containers, including one 96-gallon trash 

container and one 96-gallon recycling container, from Waste 

Connections at the end of this year. Residents may continue 

placing an unlimited amount of waste out for collection, 

which can be in Waste Connections-provided containers, 

personally owned containers, or in bags. If the containers 

provided by Waste Connections are not enough for your 

needs, you may request additional containers through Waste 

Connections; residents may obtain one extra recycling 

container at no charge, but additional containers may incur 

additional costs that will be paid by the resident directly to 

Waste Connections. These requests can be made through the 

new website, or by contacting Waste Connections directly at 

303- 288-2100. 

QUESTIONS 

If you have any questions about your residential trash service 

in Greenwood Village, please call the Public Works 

Department at 303-708-6100 or email webpublicworks@ 

greenwoodvillage.com. GV 


GOVERNMENT 

ENHANCING OUR 

community 

BELLEVIEW AVENUE AND I-25 

INTERCHANGE PROPOSED 

IMPROVEMENTS 

WHERE ARE WE AT TODAY? 

The Belleview Interchange serves as a major connection in 

the south Denver region. The interchange experiences heavy 

traffic throughout the day with high traffic volumes in the 

morning, noon and evening peak periods. Nearly 50,000 

vehicles per day travel on Belleview Avenue to access places 

in Greenwood Village, Denver, Cherry Hills Village and 

unincorporated Arapahoe County. These daily traffic 

volumes are expected to increase to 65,000 by 2035 due to 

the region’s growth and development. The existing Belleview 

and I-25 Interchange is not able to accommodate current 

and future traffic demands, and the addition of future 

traffic will result in even further congestion and safety 

concerns. 

2012 CORRIDOR STUDY 

LAUNCHED TO ADDRESS 

TRAFFIC CONGESTION 

In 2012, the Belleview Avenue Corridor Plan study was 

initiated through a partnership between Arapahoe County, 

City and County of Denver, Greenwood Village and the 

Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District 

(SPIMD) to help plan for future improvements that would 

relieve congestion at the interchange and along the corridor. 

The study area included the area of Belleview Avenue from 

Monaco Street on the west to DTC Boulevard on the east, 

including the I-25 Interchange. The plan outlined 

recommended improvements for automobile, transit, and 

pedestrian and bicycle traffic along this major arterial. 

Several dozen ideas were identified, analyzed, and vetted with 

each of the stakeholder agencies that participated in the 

study. The interchange area was fraught with constraints 

including development on all four quadrants of this already 

tight interchange; a light rail line along the west side of the 

interchange; and four closely spaced signalized intersections. 

The potential solutions resulting from this study established 

the long-range objective for improving the Belleview Avenue 

and I-25 Interchange. Stakeholder agencies began 

collaborating on identifying potential funding sources. A 

public open house was held on June 19, 2013, to present 

findings of the study to the public. The Belleview Avenue 

Corridor Study was later completed in 2016. 

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY 

COMMENCED IN 2018 

As a result of the Belleview Avenue Corridor Study which 

identified potential solutions to the Belleview Avenue and 

I-25 Interchange, the next step was for the stakeholder 

agencies to complete an Environmental Study, required by 

the Federal Government, in coordination with federal, state 

and local agencies. The study reevaluated alternatives that 

were considered in the Belleview Avenue Corridor Study, as 

well as new alternatives. 

The Belleview Avenue and I-25 Interchange Improvement 

Study began in 2018. The goal of the Environmental Study 

was to identify a preferred alternative that can move into 

final design and construction. The technical analysis 

included alternatives analyzed in a detailed evaluation of 

specific criteria, including traffic operations, safety, 

multimodal, community impacts (access, environmental, 

right-of-way, constructability), and cost. 

Two alternatives, along with the No-Action Alternative, made 

it through detailed screening and were considered for 

recommendation. The first alternative is a Single-Point Urban 

Interchange at Belleview Avenue and I-25 (shown on page 13). 


GOVERNMENT 

Single-Point Urban Interchange at Belleview Avenue and I-25 

The second alternative is a Split Diamond Interchange with 

Union Avenue and Belleview Avenue (shown on page 14). 

In November 2019, the Technical Committee presented their 

findings to the Project’s Executive Committee. The Executive 

Committee voted 7-1 to support the Technical Committee’s 

Split Diamond recommendation as the best alternative. 

Denver did not support the Split Diamond and requested 

more time to study the alternatives. 

The technical staff completed the requested additional 

technical analysis in the summer of 2020. The stakeholders 

also conducted public comment meetings and the public was 

able to provide input online at greenwoodvillagevoices.com. 

After this review, the Technical Committee reaffirmed 

their recommendation of the Split Diamond alternative. 

The partners continued discussions on how to move the 

project forward until in August of 2021, Denver formally 

announced the split diamond alternative is against their 

policy and they will not support the option. 

To date, no decision has been made nor agreed upon by the 

funding partners on the recommended alternative. All 

funding partners must agree on an alternative to continue the 

process. 

GREENWOOD VILLAGE POSITION 

AND RECOMMENDATION 

Greenwood Village supports the Split Diamond Alternative. 

The Split Diamond provides the best overall congestion 

mitigation. However, in July of 2021, Denver informed the 

other project partners that this alternative is against their 

policy on not adding travel lanes. Denver’s policy on 

congestion includes the addition of bike, pedestrian, and 

transit facilities but does not support the addition of vehicle 

travel lanes. While the Split Diamond includes bike, 

pedestrian, and transit lanes on Union Avenue it also adds 

two turn lanes for vehicles. The addition of these lanes on 

Union Avenue is not consistent with Denver’s policy and 

therefore, they do not support this alternative. 

While we continue to work with our partners, Greenwood 

Village and Arapahoe County continue to pursue funding 

so that once agreement is reached on an alternative, the 

project can be constructed in a timely manner. Congressman 

Jason Crow has recently included the Belleview/I-25 project 

on his top project list sent to Congress for consideration 

in the transportation reauthorization bill to be considered 

this year. 



GOVERNMENT 

Split Diamond Interchange with Union Avenue and Belleview Avenue 


NEXT STEPS 

The next step in the process to make improvements to the 

Belleview and I-25 Interchange is for Greenwood Village, Arapahoe 

County, City and County of Denver, and the Southeast Public 

Improvement Metropolitan District to select one of the alternatives 

proposed from the study 

as the “preferred 

alternative” based on their 

review of the technical 

analysis and feedback from 

the public. This decision is 

required to apply for 

construction funding and 

inclusion onto regional 

long-term plans. The 

identified solution, once determined, will proceed through 

preliminary design including evaluation for environmental impacts, 

as required by the Federal Government and then a final design can 

begin. Once funding has been identified and secured, the project 

will be able to move forward to construction stages, which could be 

years into the future. It is estimated that split diamond or the single 

point interchange would cost near $110 million to construct. 

For more information, please visit the project site at 

greenwoodvillagevoices.com/improvei25belleview. GV 

SPLIT DIAMOND 

INTERCHANGE WITH 

UNION AVENUE AND 

BELLEVIEW AVENUE 

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES 

OF SPLIT DIAMOND 

• Performs best overall for vehicle traffic operations 

throughout the interchange as a whole 

• Provides more efficient options for destination 

distribution of vehicle traffic throughout the 

interchange area 

• Improves access to adjacent land use destinations in 

the interchange area 

• Can be constructed without replacement of the I-25 

bridge over Belleview and reconstruction of I-25 

• Opportunities to phase construction 

• Belleview and I-25 can remain open and fully 

operational during construction 

• Includes a new grade-separated pedestrian/bicycle 

bridge over I-25 

• Includes new multimodal elements on Union Avenue 


GOVERNMENT 

MAKING A difference 

GREENWOOD VILLAGE ANNUAL 

RESIDENTIAL SHREDDING EVENT 

The third annual Village Residential Shredding Event was held 

on Saturday, August 28, 2021. This event is held each year to 

allow residents to safely shred personal documents to protect 

their identity and personal data for free. This year 175 vehicles 

participated in the drive-through event with a total of 12,000 

lbs. of paper being shredded by noon. The City Clerk’s office 

along with support from Parks, Trails and Recreation and Public 

Works staff and seasonal recreation aides assisted residents with 

lifting boxes and providing a seamless service. GV 


GOVERNMENT 

SILO PARK • AUGUST 5 

VILLAGE GREENS PARK • AUGUST 12 

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FOUR NIGH 

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first annual Greenw 

Mobile Concert Ser 

Villagers enjoyed a c 

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Westlands, and Cur 

featuring a different 

jazz, country, bluegr 

cover band of ’80s a 


GOVERNMENT 

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CURTIS PARK • AUGUST 19 


GOVERNMENT 

ENSURING A SAFE 

community 

GREENWOOD 

VILLAGE POLICE 

SCHOOL RESOURCE 

OFFICERS 

Children’s safety is the number one 

priority of the Greenwood Village 

Police Department as we begin the 

2021-2022 school year. Through a 

partnership between the Village and 

the Cherry Creek School District, the 

Greenwood Village Police Department 

provides six (6) school resource officers 

to enhance the safety of approximately 

8,725 students, faculty, and staff of the 

Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) 

campuses in Greenwood Village. Five 

school resource officers are assigned to 

the Cherry Creek School campus, 

including Belleview Elementary and 

Campus Middle School; and one 

officer is assigned to West Middle 

School and Greenwood Elementary. 

The Greenwood Village Police 

Department school resource officers 

are involved in many activities at each 

school focused on safety, education, 

mentoring and relationships, and 

events. Some of their responsibilities 

include working with school safety 

teams on improving school safety, 

investigating direct and indirect school 

threats, and managing traffic 

enforcement and safety around the 

schools. 

School resource officers also teach 

classes on a variety of subjects 

concerning safety and legal principles 

such as defensive driving, Creek 101, 

social media safety class, Arapahoe 

County Youth Sexting Diversion 

program, and court ordered Life Skills 

program. 

Serving as positive role models, 

building relationships, and mentoring 

students is a passionate undertaking 

for every school resource officer as 

Officer Rodney Valenzuela, Sergeant Steve Nelson, Corporal Sarah Joswick, Officer Reiley Attenburg, and Officer Max Addante. 


GOVERNMENT 

relationships are key to creating 

and sustaining a safe school 

environment. School resource 

officers operate out of offices in 

each school they are assigned to 

provide direct and safe access for 

staff and students to request 

assistance. 

School resource officers also have 

an active presence and play a 

significant role in attending 

school related events, including 

pep rallies, highs school 

graduations, registration days, 

special education games, student 

and political protests, parent 

information meetings, and 

school sponsored events to 

ensure the safety of activities. 

Provided at the end of this 

article is contact information for 

the 2021-2022 Greenwood 

Village Police School Resource 

Officers. In an emergency or for 

immediate assistance in an 

urgent situation, please call 

9-1-1 FIRST. An available 

officer will be immediately 

dispatched to the situation. 

In addition, we encourage you to 

reach out to your school resource 

officers who are available to offer 

assistance to parents and 

students. Get involved in what 

your children are doing and how 

they are feeling about life, 

school, friends, etc. Parents who 

notice red flags early have the 

best chance to getting their 

children to change or get help 

before the situation worsens. 

Declining grades, disrespectful 

friends, loss of activity or 

interest, and use of drugs are 

some warnings signs to watch for 

that your child may require 

some immediate assistance and 

our school resource officers care 

enough to help. GV 

GREENWOOD VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT 

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS 2021-2022 

Commander Joe Gutgsell #9406 

jgutgsell@greenwoodvillage.com 

Police Department – 303-486-8265 

Sergeant Steve Nelson #9505 

snelson@greenwoodvillage.com 

Police Department – 303-486-8272 

Corporal Sarah Joswick #0703 

sjoswick@greenwoodvillage.com 

School Office CCHS IC Bldg. 

Officer Rodney Valenzuela #0604 

rvalenzuela@greenwoodvillage.com 

School Office West Middle School 

Officer Reiley Altenborg #1702 

raltenborg@greenwoodvillage.com 

School Office CCHS East Bldg. 

Officer Max Addante #1508 

maddante@greenwoodvillage.com 

School Office CCHS West Bldg. 

The sixth SRO position will be filled soon. 


GOVERNMENT 

ENHANCING OUR 

community 

CULTURAL ARTS 

SURVEY RESULTS 

CULTURAL ARTS 

MASTER PLAN IN THE 

WORKS TO DEFINE 

FUTURE OFFERINGS 

In March 2021, the Greenwood 

Village Arts and Humanities Council 

(GVAHC) conducted a survey to gain 

input from residents as to what 

cultural arts offerings they would like 

to see provided in Greenwood Village. 

Whether it’s an art class at the Curtis 

Center for the Arts, a gallery exhibit, a 

concert, or a special outdoor event, 

the Village requested resident input to 

determine a long-term Cultural Arts 

Plan and programs for the Village. For 

convenience, a printed survey was 

mailed to all residents to complete, or 

residents could complete a survey 

online at greenwoodvillagevoices.com. 

Of nearly 6,775 residential 

households in the Village, 713 surveys 

were completed, representing nearly a 

10.5% response rate. 

Questions on the survey provided 

residents the opportunity to rank their 

preferences for attending activities in 

four main areas — Performing Arts, 

Visual Arts, Arts/Education, and 

Cultural/Heritage and activities. Live 

music followed by visual arts, theater 

and arts education were most favored 

by respondents. Respondents were 

also asked about what performing arts 

offerings they would like to see, and 

adult music, adult theater, and 

comedy shows came in as the top 

three. Lastly, residents would like to 

see more art exhibits, art fairs, and 

cultural programs such as Hollywood, 

Independent and Documentary films. 



GOVERNMENT 


Overall, residents participating in the 

survey indicated that arts and cultural 

offerings are significant to the quality 

of life of Greenwood Village. 

This year, the Village hosted the 

Mobile Concert series in response to 

the survey results favoring live music. 

An Art Fair, Art on the Green is 

scheduled for September 11 and 12 at 

Curtis Park, along with a Speaker 

Series planned for the fall. A Cultural 

Arts Master Plan will be presented to 

the City Council in October outlining 

the Arts Council and staff’s 

recommendations for future cultural 

offerings in 2022 and beyond. 

For more information on the Cultural 

Arts Survey or programming, please 

call Chris Stevens, Cultural Arts 

Manager, at 303-797-1779 or email 

cstevens@greenwoodvillage.com. 

To view the complete results of the 

survey, please visit 

greenwoodvillagevoices.com. GV 

HIGH LINE 

CANAL 

TRAILHEAD 

PARKING 

LOT GRAND 

OPENING 

The High Line Canal trail 

now has a great new access 

location. The Grand 

Opening for the High 

Line Canal trailhead 

parking lot at 4200 E 

Belleview Avenue was held 

on September 1, 2021. 

The property was acquired 

in 2015 with support from 

the Arapahoe County 

Open Space Sales and Use 

Tax. GV 


GOVERNMENT 

COVID-19 UPDATE 

we’re all in this together! 

TCHD RESCINDS OPTION 

TO OPT-OUT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 

ORDERS; PASSES UNIVERSAL 

SCHOOL MASKING ORDER 

The Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) Board of 

Health met on Monday, August 30 to discuss next steps 

regarding the school masking order that went into effect 

August 23 and the subsequent opting-out of the order by 

Adams and Douglas counties. During the meeting, the Board 

of Health voted to rescind their policy on allowing opt outs 

to county-wide public health orders by Boards of County 

Commissioners, rescind their recent school mask order for 

children aged 2-11 years, and put a universal mask order in 

place for all schools in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas 

counties, regardless of vaccination status. 

The new order requires facial coverings to be worn by all 

individuals aged 2 years and older in all school and child care 

settings and was effective September 1, 2021, and is in effect 

until December 31, 2021, unless amended, extended or 

rescinded. 

The Delta variant has now spread worldwide. It is twice as 

contagious as the strain that was spreading in Colorado last 

winter, and twice as likely to cause illness that requires 

hospital care. There is also a growing concern about further 

mutations of the virus (e.g. delta plus). 

Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties continue to have 

high rates of community transmission and are currently in the 

CDC’s “high level of community transmission.” There have 

been 44 confirmed and suspected outbreaks since the beginning 

of August in schools in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas 

counties. Most new cases are among those who are not or 

cannot be vaccinated, including children younger than 12. 

Wearing masks during times of high community transmission 

provides added protection to the person wearing the mask 

and can reduce transmission to others. Mask wearing in 

schools is particularly important because there are so many 

interactions in schools between vaccinated and unvaccinated 

people, because children under 12 are not yet eligible to 

receive COVID-19 vaccines, and because wearing a mask is 

safe for kids age 2 years and older. 

Mask-wearing is one aspect of a comprehensive mix of 

mitigation strategies. Masks have been shown to be 50-70% 

effective in reducing transmission of infection. However, like 

vaccination, protection from masking is most effective with 

higher levels of use; mask-wearing compliance is highest 

when it is mandated. 

Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, and Jefferson counties, as well as 

school districts Adams 12, Adams 14, Westminster, Englewood, 

Sheridan, Aurora, and Cherry Creek have each put 

masking orders in place. TCHD has been working with school 

districts to achieve optimal in-person learning and prevent 

transmission of COVID-19 and will continue to do so. 

For more information, visit tchd.org. GV 


GOVERNMENT 


BUSINESS 

BUSINESSspotlight 

PINDUSTRY 

7939 East Arapahoe Road • info@thepindustry.com • 720-712-PINS (7467) 

Monday-Thursday 4-11 p.m., Friday 4 p.m.-midnight, Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight, Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. • 21+ only after 8 p.m. nightly 

Eager to be able to go out and socialize with friends, family, 

and colleagues? Looking for an exciting night out with 

games, lanes, and music? Need a venue for your next social or 

corporate event that has something for everyone? Check out 

the recently opened Pindustry, the biggest, baddest and 

classiest place to spend your evening. 

Pindustry is the first development to open in the new 

Arapahoe Entertainment District (AED) along the Arapahoe 

Road Corridor. Located on Arapahoe Road just south of 

Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, they boast a 54,500 square 

foot entertainment venue including bowling, vintage gaming, 

live music, restaurant, and bar. The site includes two floors of 

entertainment and dining with a large outdoor beer garden, 

stage for live music, and a massive rooftop patio. The Sky 

Deck has room for 1,000 guests and features expansive openair 

views of the Front Range and Pikes Peak. 

Name your game, Pindustry probably has it, and most likely 

they have three or four of each. Along with 11 lanes of 

traditional bowling, Pindustry also offers 12 lanes of duckpin 

bowling, a variation with smaller balls, lighter pins, shorter 

lanes, and no need to change your shoes. You can enjoy a 

beer, cocktail, or charcuterie board right at your very own 

comfy couch. Take on your friends in darts or cornhole while 

you enjoy the beer gardens or Sky Deck. Old classics like 

skeeball, ping pong and Jenga will keep you entertained all 

night. If vintage pinball and eye-popping retro arcades are 

more your style, they have that too. Do not leave out the 

billiards, foosball tables, or shuffleboard. Everything that you 

could think of to play, they have got it covered. 

Pindustry’s food menu is Italian-inspired and currently 

focused on 13 different wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas. They 

are gearing up to add charcuterie boards to their offerings 

and will continue to expand their menu as they grow their 

kitchen team. Future additions to the menu include salads, 

ciabatta sandwiches, and dessert pizzas. 



NEW GV 

businesses 

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 

Sue Wheeler LAc 

5650 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, 

Suite #209 

720-427-5707 

FINANCIAL SERVICES 

Business & Financial 

Management Services, Inc. 

7350 East Progress Place, 

Suite #100 

720-329-2999 

HEALING ARTS 

Kathy Iwanowski Studios 

5350 DTC Parkway 

720-551-5006 

MEDICAL SERVICES 

Millennium Park Medical 

Associates Colorado 

7400 East Orchard Road, 

Suite #1000N 

720-928-5446 


MEDICAL SPA 

Novuskin 

8200 East Belleview Avenue, 

Suite #100 

720-779-3392 

MORTGAGE LENDER 

NuWay Lending, LLC 

5340 South Quebec Street, 

Suite #375NA 

970-797-3336 

Spearhead Mortgage Company 

5575 DTC Parkway, 

Suite #120 

303-991-0098 

NAIL SALON 

Tip to Toe Nails, DTC 

8775 East Orchard Road 

303-221-9130 

business spotlight 

With a sophisticated cocktail program (with non-alcoholic 

options) and an extensive wine and beer list, including local 

craft brews there is something for everyone. The Sky Deck is 

one of the largest rooftop patios in the Denver area with 

16,000 square feet of partially covered space. It is a fun place 

to hang out in every season with both fans and heaters. The 

bar offers 10 rotating beer taps, a special drinks menu, and 

food service from the restaurant. It also serves as a venue for 

semi-private and private events. The cornhole arena off the 

Sky Deck has elevated stadium-style seating, perfect for 

tournaments and league play. 

Rock out to live music in the beer garden with a custom 

stage, 8,500 square feet of outdoor space, and garage doors 

that create an easy flow from inside. Local bands and top 

performers from around the state and the country will be 

featured on Saturday nights to start, eventually adding live 

music on Friday nights and DJ sets on occasion. Check out 

their schedule for upcoming performers at 

www.thepindustry.com/calendar. 

Whether you have 10 guests or 2,000, Pindustry has the 

space to create your perfect event. They can accommodate 

BUSINESS 

ORTHODONTIC SERVICES 

WEIGHT LOSS 

Village Orthodontics 

Profile by Sanford 

5972 South Holly Street 

8575 East Arapahoe Road, 

303-997-2997 

Suite G 

720-457-6924 

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 

Redpeak Properties, LLC 

UNDER NEW 

8899 East Prentice Avenue 

303-321-7325 

MANAGEMENT 

REAL ESTATE 

HOTEL 

Transworld Business 

Sheraton Denver Tech Center 

Advisors of Colorado 

7007 South Clinton Street 


303-799-6200 

720-259-5099 

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 

SOCIAL SERVICES 

The Parc at Greenwood 

Alliance for 

Village Apartments 

Choice in Education 

5500 DTC Parkway 

5251 DTC Parkway #1150 

720-644-4264 

303-529-1774 

groups ranging from 20 to 2,300 people, with access to all 

the games, lanes, and live music areas. Free Wi-Fi and 

audio/visual, custom menus, lounge area, private dining, 

community seating or booking the entire rooftop is available. 

Consider this new, experiential option for all your events, 

large and small. 

Pindustry is open currently Monday through Thursday from 

4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Fridays from 4 p.m. to midnight, 

Saturdays from 11 a.m. to midnight, and Sundays from 11 

a.m. to 10 p.m. with expanded hours coming soon. Please 

note they are 21+ only after 8 p.m. every night. Come visit 

them at 7939 East Arapahoe Road at East Arapahoe Road 

and South Syracuse Way. They are currently not taking 

reservations for activities or dining. Everything is on a first 

come, first served basis. For more information or to schedule 

an event, contact them at 720-712-PINS (7467) or 

info@thepindustry.com or check out their website at 

thepindustry.com. 

Pindustry has all the entertainment, games, lanes, drinks, 

bites, live music, and excitement you need to make your next 

night out the best experience you can have. Now, you are 

officially ready to have fun. Come and Play! GV 


GENERAL INTEREST 

SMART METERS 

ARE COMING TO 


Technology is advancing in every area of our 

lives. Xcel Energy is modernizing their electric 

distribution grid and grid management 

operations through the Advanced Grid 

Initiative. The next generation of the energy 

grid—the advanced grid — will help Xcel 

Energy serve their customers better. 

Over the next 

few months, 

Xcel Energy will 

be installing 

smart electric 

meters across 

Greenwood 

Village. Along 

with these smart 

electric meters 

will come 

updated rate 

structures, grid 

and technology 

enhancements, and new programs and services 

– all part of the Advanced Grid Initiative. 

The smart electric meters will include twoway 

communication capabilities to wirelessly 

transmit near real-time data between customer 

meters and Xcel Energy’s network. These 

smart meters will come with multi-layered 

encryption that improves transmission security 

while also emitting radio frequencies of less 

than that of a cell phone. 

The smart electric meter exchange requires 

minimal to no action on your part. Xcel 

Energy will notify you at least one month 

prior to the meter exchange. Exchanges occur 

between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through 

Friday. You will not need to schedule an 

appointment or be home during the exchange 

if your meter is accessible. You will receive 

additional guidance in advance of your smart 

meter exchange. 

Energy grid sections do not necessarily follow 

Greenwood Village’s boundaries, so 

installation may be completed in one part of 

the community several months before it’s 

completed in other parts of the community. 

More information on smart meters, privacy, 

and radio frequency is available at 

xcelenergy.com/SmartMeter. GV 


ARTS AND RECREATION 



RECREATION programs 

BOYS & GIRLS 

PEE WEE SOCCER 

Day: Wednesdays, 

September 8, 15, 22, 29 

Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m. 

Ages: 4 to 6 years old 

Fee: $40 

Limit: 20 players 

Location: Silo Park, 


BOYS & GIRLS PEE 

WEE AND YOUTH 

FLAG FOOTBALL 

Day: Thursdays, September 9, 

16, 23, 30 

Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m. 


and 6 to 8 years old 

Fee: $40 

Limit: 20 players per age group 

Location: Silo Park, 


Register online at 

greenwoodvillage.com/recreation 

For more information call the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Department at 303-486-5773. 

FALL YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS 

BOYS & GIRLS 

YOUTH 

BASKETBALL 

Day: Tuesdays, 

September 14, 21, 28 

Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m. 


Fee: $30 


Location: 

Tommy Davis Park, 


BOYS & GIRLS 

PEE WEE 

BASKETBALL 

Day: Tuesdays, September 14, 21, 28 

Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m. 


Fee: $30 


Location: Tommy Davis Park, 



www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration. 

All participants and staff 

will follow CDC guidelines. 

For more information call the Arts and 

Recreation Division at 303-486-5773. 

SENIOR SUMMER FUN 

A variety of activities has made for summer fun with the seniors. Enjoying croquet, 

pickleball, and board games. If interested in joining the group please contact Cathy 

Delap at 720-273-1501 or Gina Oldenburg at 720-227-8685. 



ART programs 


greenwoodvillage.com/art 

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

YOUTH ART CLASSES 

Registration for Fall programs is now open! For more information and to register for Youth Art Classes go to 

www.greenwoodvillage.com/art. 

PRINTMAKING 

MINI-SESSION 

FOR TEENS 

When: Thursdays, 

October 7 and 14 

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m. 

Fee: $50 

Age Requirement: 

12 to 17 years old 

Instructor: Julia Rymer 

PEE WEE ART 

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

September 22 – Bubble Wrap Art 

October 13 and 20 – Pumpkin Painting 

November 3 and 17 – Turkey Mania 

December 8 and 15 – Peek-A-Boo Snowman 

Fee: $25 for each class 

Age Requirement: 3 to 6 years old with caregiver 

Instructor: Lauren Brant 

CREATURE 

CREATIONS 

When: Saturday, October 2 

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

and 1 to 4 p.m. 

Fee: $50 



Instructor: 

Maggie Stewart 

COLORED 

PENCIL 

FOR KIDS 

When: Fridays, 

October 8 through 

November 5 

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m. 

Fee: $45 



Instructor: 

Behnaz Ahmadian 

SPOOKTACULAR ART 

When: Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. 

October 5 – Masquerade 

October 12 – Spooky Glassworks with Arts on Fire 

October 19- Spellbound 

October 26 – 1, 2, 3, Boo! 

Fee: $25 for each class 

Age Requirement: 6 to 12 years old 

Instructor: Lauren Brant 



ART programs 


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. Classes are 

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

you can’t make a class during the week, join us in the evenings or on a Saturday. 

Protocol for Classes: Mask Wearing, Smaller Class Sizes, Social Distancing and individual work spaces to express and create! 

Students will be emailed information regarding the Safety Guidance for classes and the information can be found on the receipt. 

Due to the current health crisis all classes are subject to change. Check email before class regarding cancellations or policy 

changes/ updates due to COVID-19. For questions or more information about art classes at the Curtis Center call 303-797-1779. 

ADULT ART 

CLASSES 

Ages 16 and older with a 

10% senior discount 

All Fall art classes for adults are now 

open for registration. For more 

information and to register for Adult 

Art Classes go to 

www.greenwoodvillage.com/art. 

THINK LIKE A GENIUS: 

METAPHORMING 

WORKSHOP 

When: Thursdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. 

Session 1: September 9 

Session 2: September 23 

Fee: $50 for each session 

Instructor: Todd Siler 

BASIC ENCAUSTIC 

TECHNIQUES 

When: Saturday, September 18 and 

Sunday, September 19 


Fee: $200 

Instructor: Victoria Eubanks 

PG. 30 GV NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2021 

EXPLORING 

ABSTRACT ACRYLICS 

When: Saturday, September 25 


Fee: $50 

Instructor: Candace French 

WATERCOLOR 

When: Fridays, October 1 through 

October 29 

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


Fee: $100 

Instructor: Rick Brogan 

FIGURE DRAWING 

When: Tuesdays, October 5 through 

October 26 


Fee: $80 

Instructor: Michael Dowling 

IT BEGINS WITH 

A DRAWING 

When: Tuesdays, October 5 through 

October 26 

Time: 1 to 4 p.m. 

Fee: $80 

Instructor: Christa MacFarlane 

OIL PAINTING: 

FRESH N’ COLORFUL 

When: Wednesdays, October 6 

through October 27 

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

Fee: $80 

Instructor: Aimee Deneweth 

DRAWING AND 

SKETCHING 



Time: 1 to 4 p.m. 

Fee: $80 

Instructor: Rick Brogan 

ABSTRACT 

COLORADO: 

ADVANCED 

PAINTING 


through November 17 

Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. 

Fee: $140 

Instructor: Christian Dore 

FUN 

FUNDAMENTALS 

OF WATERCOLOR 

When: Thursdays, October 7 



Fee: $80 

Instructor: Rick Brogan


INTRODUCTION TO 

ACRYLIC PAINTING 

When: Thursdays, October 7 


Times: 1 to 4 p.m. 

Fee: $80 

Instructor: Jen Starling 

WATERCOLOR AND 

GOUACHE JOURNALING 

WORKSHOP 



Fee: $50 

Instructor: Cliff Austin 

SATURDAY AM 

COFFEE AND 

CRITIQUE 



Fee: $25 

Instructor: Aimee Deneweth 

LANDSCAPE PAINTING 

FROM PHOTOGRAPHS 

USING OILS AND 

PASTELS 

When: Tuesdays, October 19 

through November 30 

Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. 

Fee: $120 

Instructor: Cliff Austin 

INTRODUCTION TO 

ALCOHOL INKS 


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


Fee: $75 

Instructor: Candace French 

2021 ART SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 

Each year, the Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council gives out two $5,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who are 

pursuing a degree in the arts. The winners’ schools also receive a $500 award to go toward the schools’ art program. 

This year the awards went to Caetano De Sa, a Cherry Creek High School graduate and Malia Logan, a graduate of Eaglecrest 

High School. Caetano will be attending the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, and pursuing a degree in Musical 

Theater. Malia will be attending Bellhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi, and pursuing a degree in Creative Writing. The 

Arts Council presented their awards at the City Council meeting on August 16, 2021. 

Applications for the scholarships are available starting in March. For more information about the scholarship program, contact 

the Cultural Arts Program at 303-797-1779. 



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

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