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Greenwood Village<br />

N EEW S LLE ET TTE ER<br />

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SOLAR PANEL<br />

REGULATIONS<br />

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HOLIDAY TREE<br />

recycling<br />

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GOVERNMENT<br />

THE MAYOR’S<br />

message<br />

I HOPE YOU HAD<br />

A HAPPY AND<br />

HEALTHY HOLIDAY<br />

SEASON!<br />

A few weeks ago, I received a letter<br />

from a long-time resident outlining<br />

some reasons why he<br />

appreciated living in<br />

Greenwood Village. I<br />

enjoyed reading his<br />

letter. The point he<br />

made was how grateful<br />

he was for the many<br />

benefits we receive for<br />

the minimal property<br />

tax we pay. As you may<br />

recall in a previous<br />

<strong>Newsletter</strong>, the Village’s<br />

share of property tax on<br />

a $500,000 home is<br />

$104.82 or $209.64 on<br />

a home valued at<br />

$1,000,000. What do we as residents<br />

receive for this money? There are a<br />

number of them, let me outline a few:<br />

George Lantz<br />

glantz@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-486-5741<br />

SAFETY<br />

One of the largest benefits is our<br />

Police Department. Our police are a<br />

highly progressive and a customer<br />

service-oriented community policing<br />

organization. They consistently work<br />

to sustain and enhance the safety of<br />

our community through education,<br />

problem solving, crime prevention<br />

strategies utilizing the most current<br />

technology, ongoing data analysis, and<br />

innovation. The department also<br />

offers a large variety of programs for<br />

residents to learn about the<br />

department and interact with police<br />

officers. These offerings include the<br />

Citizens’ Academy, Youth Academy, a<br />

Police Ride Along, Vacation House<br />

Watch and a number of additional<br />

educational opportunities to keep you<br />

and your family safe.<br />

PARKS, TRAILS<br />

AND OPEN SPACE<br />

We have parks, trails and open space<br />

accessible from every district in the<br />

Village. There are over 279 acres of<br />

parks, 40 miles of trails (15 miles are<br />

paved) and 84 acres of undeveloped<br />

parks and open space. There are also<br />

one-of-a-kind amenities like the<br />

mountain bike and disc golf courses<br />

for us to enjoy.<br />

RECREATION<br />

REIMBURSEMENT<br />

PROGRAM<br />

The Village’s Recreation Reimbursement<br />

program reimburses households<br />

up to $500 for a portion of the activity<br />

expense at qualifying agencies along<br />

the front range. These agencies include<br />

nonprofit youth sports entities,<br />

municipal golf courses, park and<br />

recreation districts and metropolitan<br />

districts that provide recreation<br />

activities. Another option is to use<br />

your reimbursement toward your<br />

membership fees to Club Greenwood.<br />

TRASH AND RECYCLING<br />

PROVIDED AT CURBSIDE<br />

Greenwood Village provides trash<br />

collection and recycling service to<br />

eligible Village private residences with<br />

individual trash containers. Our<br />

contractor will pick up your trash once<br />

a week and recycling every other week.<br />

SNOW REMOVAL<br />

The Village is recognized for having<br />

our streets and park trails cleared even<br />

after major snowfalls. The Village staff<br />

prides itself on getting our<br />

thoroughfares and main streets cleared<br />

often before people leave for work. I<br />

often see the trails in our parks cleared<br />

well before people leave for work or<br />

school.<br />

LARGE ITEM PICK UP<br />

One of our resident’s favorite services<br />

is large item pickup. This service is<br />

available for items too large to be<br />

picked up with the regular trash<br />

service. All large items pickups must be<br />

scheduled with the Public Works<br />

PG. 2 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

CITY council<br />

NOT SURE WHO YOUR<br />

ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE?<br />

Obtain a list of your state and national government<br />

representatives at arapahoevotes.com<br />

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4<br />

Dave Bullock<br />

dbullock@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4137<br />

Anne Ingebretsen<br />

aingebretsen@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4135<br />

Libby Barnacle<br />

ebarnacle@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4129<br />

Judith Hilton<br />

jhilton@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4131<br />

Paul Wiesner<br />

pwiesner@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4138<br />

Dave Kerber<br />

dkerber@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4136<br />

Donna Johnston<br />

djohnston@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4128<br />

Tom Stahl<br />

tstahl@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4132<br />

Department at 303-708-6100 before placing them out at the<br />

curb. Be sure to confirm what items are eligible for pick up.<br />

A list is available on greenwoodvillage.com/1289/large-itempick-up.<br />

HAZARDOUS ELECTRONIC WASTE<br />

PICK UP OFFERED ALL YEAR<br />

The Village also provides a free service for picking up<br />

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Residents may discard<br />

household items including, but not limited to: batteries,<br />

paint (solvent-based only), oils, antifreeze, and pool<br />

chemicals. Computers, monitors, televisions, keyboards,<br />

printers, radios, calculators, and almost anything with a cord<br />

may be picked up through the program. Just call the HHW<br />

Hotline at 1-800-449-7587 to schedule a collection.<br />

These are just a few of the benefits we realize as residents.<br />

We are thankful for the businesses, residents, and visitors<br />

who help contribute to our financial stability through the<br />

sales/use tax they pay, allowing the Village to provide these<br />

services.<br />

TRI-COUNTY HEALTH<br />

DEPARTMENT TRANSITION<br />

Since 1966, Arapahoe, Douglas, and Adams counties have<br />

partnered with the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD)<br />

for public health services. In 2021, Douglas County and<br />

Adams County both announced their intention to leave the<br />

TCHD partnership effective December 31, 20<strong>22</strong>. With their<br />

departure, the Tri-County Health Department will cease to<br />

exist in its current form. Arapahoe County must now<br />

determine how best to serve the public health needs of our<br />

County’s residents and businesses. As required by law,<br />

Arapahoe County must have a health department in place<br />

once TCHD ceases to exist.<br />

The County recently announced a comprehensive process to<br />

establish a new health department. A core project team has<br />

been established to provide the Arapahoe County<br />

Commissioners with the information necessary to make an<br />

informed decision. We will provide you with additional<br />

continued on page 4<br />

JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 3


GOVERNMENT<br />

THE MAYOR’S message<br />

continued from page 3<br />

information as it is available. You may also<br />

find information about the public health<br />

department process at<br />

arapahoegov.com/health.<br />

CITY COUNCIL<br />

ASSIGNMENTS<br />

One of the many Councilmember<br />

functions is to interface with community<br />

organizations. The following is a list of<br />

these organizations and our liaison and<br />

backup. If you have any questions about<br />

issues related to these organizations, please<br />

feel free to reach out to the respective City<br />

Council liaisons.<br />

Cherry Creek State Park / Cherry Creek<br />

Water Quality Authority Board<br />

City Council Liaison: Tom Stahl<br />

High Line Canal Working Group<br />

City Council Liaisons: Dave Bullock and Anne Ingebretsen<br />

Cherry Creek School District / Littleton Public Schools<br />

City Council Liaison: Dr. Judith Hilton<br />

Aurora Chamber of Commerce /<br />

South Metro Denver Chamber<br />

City of Council Liaisons: Donna Johnston and Libby<br />

Barnacle<br />

Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority<br />

Board & Centennial Airport<br />

City Council Liaisons: Donna Johnston and Libby Barnacle<br />

Denver South Economic Development Partnership<br />

City Council Liaison: George Lantz<br />

Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)<br />

City Council Liaison: George Lantz and Dave Kerber<br />

Colorado Municipal League (CML)<br />

City Council Liaison: Dave Kerber<br />

Arapahoe County Government<br />

City Council Liaison: George Lantz<br />

Metro Mayors Caucus<br />

City Council Liaison: George Lantz<br />

South Metro Fire Rescue Authority / Littleton Fire Rescue<br />

City Council Liaison: Paul Wiesner<br />

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT<br />

RECEIVES REGIONAL AWARDS<br />

The Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works<br />

Association (APWA) recognized three Greenwood Village<br />

projects at the City Council’s December 3rd meeting.<br />

1. Completion of the Orchard Drive Traffic calming. This<br />

neighborhood traffic circle was installed at the intersection<br />

of Orchard Drive and Ivy Street to slow down cut through<br />

continued on page 6<br />

APWA Colorado Chapter President Mike Martin, Senior Vice<br />

President Merrick & Company, and Public Works Director<br />

Jeremy Hanak.<br />

PG. 4 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong>


VILLAGE CALENDAR<br />

Visit GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM<br />

for information on all public meetings<br />

being conducted in person and<br />

remotely due to COVID-19.<br />

february 20<strong>22</strong><br />

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />

30 31<br />

1<br />

2 3<br />

4 5<br />

Planning &<br />

Zoning<br />

Commission<br />

6 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

6 7<br />

8<br />

9 10 11 12<br />

City Council<br />

Study Session<br />

6 p.m.<br />

Meeting<br />

7 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

Parks, Trails<br />

and Recreation<br />

Commission<br />

6 p.m.<br />

Maintenance<br />

Facility<br />

13 14 15<br />

16<br />

17<br />

18 19<br />

Planning &<br />

Zoning<br />

Commission<br />

6 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

Arts and<br />

Humanities<br />

Council<br />

Meeting<br />

6 p.m.<br />

Curtis Center<br />

20 21<br />

<strong>22</strong><br />

23 24<br />

25 26<br />

Presidents’<br />

Day<br />

Village Facilities<br />

Closed<br />

Parks, Trails<br />

and Recreation<br />

Commission<br />

6 p.m.<br />

Maintenance<br />

Facility<br />

Board of<br />

Adjustments<br />

and Appeals<br />

Meeting<br />

6 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

27<br />

28<br />

City Council<br />

Study Session<br />

6 p.m.<br />

Meeting<br />

7 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

1 2<br />

3<br />

4 5<br />

JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 5


GOVERNMENT<br />

THE MAYOR’S<br />

message<br />

continued from page 4<br />

traffic. In addition to the circle, the intersection of<br />

Orchard Drive and Orchard Road was realigned.<br />

2. The Monaco Street Traffic Circles. These traffic circles<br />

were originally installed in the late 1990s as a traffic<br />

calming measure; helping reduce speeds along the<br />

roadway. The existing circles were hard to maintain and<br />

not very aesthetically pleasing. The Village developed a<br />

new design that was more aesthetically pleasing, more<br />

cohesive with the Village’s existing structural features, and<br />

easier to maintain.<br />

3. The implementation of a digital approach to capital<br />

projects and right of way permits by our Public Works<br />

Department. Public Works implemented the Trimble R2<br />

Unit to inventory annual pavement and concrete<br />

rehabilitation contracts such as asphalt patch locations,<br />

asphalt crack repair, utility adjustments, and concrete<br />

panel replacement. This program allows the Village to<br />

better manage our substantial pavement rehabilitation<br />

program by bringing efficiency, precision, accountability,<br />

and forethought to our annual maintenance and project<br />

permitting processes.<br />

<strong>GV</strong> AWARDED THREE ELECTRIC<br />

VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS<br />

I am pleased to announce the Village has been awarded three<br />

(3) grants to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.<br />

These grants were awarded by the Regional Air Quality<br />

Council (RAQC) through its Charge Ahead Colorado<br />

program. These EV charging stations will be multi-port<br />

stations that are capable of charging up to two vehicles at a<br />

time. The charging stations will be placed in two Village<br />

locations:<br />

Two EV charger stations will be placed at City Hall: one in<br />

the parking lot that serves William McKinley Carson Park<br />

and the other in the main City Hall parking lot. The third<br />

EV charging station will be placed on a public easement<br />

within the Arapahoe Entertainment District. These stations<br />

will complement the existing charging stations previously<br />

installed at the city’s maintenance facility.<br />

The RAQC grant provides the Village up to $9,000 per<br />

charging station or approximately 80% of the multi-port<br />

charging station expense. This grant requires the Village to<br />

provide the remaining 20% as a match. Staff will begin<br />

soliciting bids in January and the charging stations should be<br />

operational this summer.<br />

All the best to you and yours in 20<strong>22</strong>!<br />

— George<br />

Twitter<br />

twitter.com/greenwoodgov<br />

Facebook<br />

facebook.com/greenwoodgov/<br />

Instagram<br />

instagram.com/cityofgreenwoodvillage<br />

LinkedIn<br />

linkedin.com/cityofgreenwoodvillage<br />

YouTube<br />

YouTube.com/greenwoodvillage<br />

PG. 6 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY<br />

COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS<br />

The following residents were appointed by the Greenwood Village City Council to<br />

serve on the various boards and commissions:<br />

Dick Myers,<br />

District 4<br />

Board Of<br />

Adjustments<br />

& Appeals<br />

Dick has lived with<br />

his wife, Claudia, in<br />

Colorado for 46<br />

years and the past<br />

15 years in<br />

Greenwood Village. He was educated at the<br />

University of Kansas where he received Bachelor<br />

degrees in Biology and Pharmacy. Dick was an<br />

independent pharmacist for four years before<br />

starting a career in sales. His sales career began<br />

with Xerox before spending 25 years in<br />

technology financing with Comdisco, GE Capital<br />

and Cisco Systems. Dick has served on the Long<br />

Meadow Estates’ HOA board for six years, served<br />

as president of Glenmoor Country Club and been<br />

a volunteer youth sports coach. He enjoys playing<br />

tournament golf, boating and traveling<br />

internationally.<br />

For more information on how to serve on a<br />

Village board or commission, please call the<br />

City Clerk’s Office at 303-804-4113, or email<br />

cityclerk@greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

Eric Montag, District 4<br />

Planning & Zoning Commission<br />

As a recent appointee to the Planning and Zoning<br />

Commission, Eric is looking forward to continuing his<br />

service to Greenwood Village. He previously served<br />

four years on the Greenwood Village Board of<br />

Adjustments and Appeals. He considers sitting on the<br />

commission and board to be a challenging yet<br />

rewarding way to help maintain the quality of life for<br />

all Greenwood Village residents.<br />

Eric and his family have lived in Greenwood Village for 24 years, residing in the<br />

Cherry Creek Village on the Lake neighborhood. He and his wife Susan have three<br />

children, all of whom attended Cherry Creek Schools.<br />

Eric also serves our community on the board of the Cherry Creek Village Water<br />

District and was a longtime board member and treasurer of his neighborhood<br />

Homeowners’ Association. Eric has dedicated many years to supporting local youth<br />

athletics by coaching and officiating at a variety of levels and has volunteered as a<br />

director or officer with a wide range of youth organizations.<br />

Professionally, Eric has more than two decades of strategy, finance, and operations<br />

experience in the public accounting and investment management industries and he<br />

currently owns a local manufacturing equipment company.<br />

HOLIDAY TREE AND<br />

LIGHT RECYCLING<br />

TREE RECYCLING PICK-UP<br />

FOR RESIDENTS OF<br />

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES<br />

The Village offers holiday tree<br />

recycling pickup to residents of singlefamily<br />

homes from December 27,<br />

2021 through January 31, 20<strong>22</strong>.<br />

Residents may place their trees<br />

curbside on their regularly scheduled<br />

trash day and Village crews will collect<br />

them to use as mulch. Please make<br />

sure the trees are separate from your<br />

household trash and all decorations<br />

have been removed.<br />

TREE DROP OFF AT<br />

VILLAGE GREENS PARK<br />

Residents may drop their trees off in<br />

the north parking lot of Village Greens<br />

Park located at Dayton Street and Union Avenue (across the<br />

street from Cherry Creek High School). Tree drop-off begins<br />

on December 20, 2021 and continues through January 31,<br />

20<strong>22</strong>.<br />

For more information, please call<br />

Parks Maintenance at 303-486-5750.<br />

HOLIDAY LIGHTS<br />

RECYCLING<br />

Ace Hardware in Greenwood Village<br />

is offering a free holiday light<br />

recycling program. Simply drop off<br />

any non-energy efficient, non-working<br />

or burned out strings of lights<br />

through January 31, 20<strong>22</strong>. The lights<br />

will be recycled by the Children’s<br />

Miracle Network through the Ace<br />

Foundation to benefit Children’s<br />

Hospital Colorado. Ace Hardware is<br />

located in the Cherry Hills<br />

Marketplace, 5910 South University<br />

Boulevard. <strong>GV</strong><br />

JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 7


GOVERNMENT<br />

ENHANCING OUR<br />

community<br />

NEW WATER BILL<br />

ASSISTANCE, RATES<br />

As a reminder, Denver Water’s new water rates, approved by<br />

the Denver Board of Water Commissioners in October, take<br />

effect Jan. 1, 20<strong>22</strong>.<br />

If residents are experiencing a financial hardship, it’s better to<br />

pay what they can to keep the balance manageable. Denver<br />

Water also partners with Mile High United Way to provide<br />

assistance.<br />

And, if a household qualifies for the Colorado Low-Income<br />

Energy Assistance Program, the new Low-Income Housing<br />

VILLAGE ADOPTS REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL<br />

GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS<br />

The City Council recently approved<br />

Ordinance 10-21 [amending Chapter 16 of<br />

the City’s Municipal Code] to allow<br />

ground-mounted solar energy systems as<br />

an accessory use of residential property.<br />

The ordinance provides regulations<br />

relative to the height, location, size, lot<br />

coverage, and required screening of such<br />

systems. The following provides the<br />

highlights of the regulations:<br />

• HEIGHT: Maximum 6’ in zone districts<br />

R-0.75 and smaller; Maximum 9’ in<br />

zone districts R-1.0 and larger.<br />

• LOCATION: Must meet accessory<br />

structure setbacks per the LDC.<br />

• SIZE: The size of a ground-mounted<br />

solar energy system is determined by<br />

measuring the total panel surface area.<br />

There is not a specific size limitation,<br />

however the system must comply with<br />

the lot coverage requirements.<br />

• COVERAGE: The total solar panel<br />

surface area is counted toward the<br />

total maximum square footage allowed<br />

for accessory structures for the<br />

specific zone district.<br />

Example of 80% screening of ground-mounted solar panels.<br />

• SCREENING: Systems that are visible<br />

from the ground-level living areas of<br />

adjacent properties must be screened<br />

with year-round dense landscape<br />

plantings that are of sufficient height<br />

and mass to effectively screen them at<br />

least 80% from the view of adjacent<br />

properties.<br />

In addition to the Ordinance, Council also<br />

adopted Resolution 02-<strong>22</strong>, which provides<br />

a visual illustration of what the Council<br />

has deemed is an example of acceptable<br />

screening of ground-mounted solar<br />

energy systems in terms of the density<br />

and type of landscaping to be installed.<br />

The above image is the illustration that<br />

was adopted:<br />

If you have any questions about<br />

the regulation, please contact<br />

April Kroner, Planning Manager,<br />

at akroner@greenwoodvillage.com<br />

or 303-486-5783.<br />

PG. 8 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

Water Assistance Program has an opportunity to help with<br />

water bills. This emergency federal program, operated<br />

through the Colorado Department of Human Services and<br />

part of the federal government’s response to the pandemic,<br />

helps residents pay their water and wastewater bills, avoid<br />

shut-offs and support reconnections related to non-payment.<br />

For information on LIHWAP assistance and eligibility,<br />

including income requirements, visit cdhs.colorado.gov/leap.<br />

Funds for the LIHWAP program are limited and provided on<br />

a first-come, first-served basis.<br />

To qualify for LIHWAP assistance, the household must meet<br />

these criteria:<br />

• Be approved for Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance<br />

Program during Nov. 1, 2021-April 30, 20<strong>22</strong>.<br />

• Complete the addendum within the LEAP application<br />

and submit a copy of your water bill.<br />

• Must pay drinking water services and/or waste/sewer<br />

services directly to a water vendor.<br />

• Have water or wastewater service that is disconnected,<br />

facing disconnection or have a past due amount on the<br />

bill.<br />

Denver Water has posted a notice about this opportunity for<br />

customers on our <strong>web</strong>site in the bill pay section. We also are<br />

including information about the program in January bills.<br />

For information about Denver Water’s 20<strong>22</strong> rates, go to<br />

denverwater.org/Rates. <strong>GV</strong><br />

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING<br />

ORCHARD DRIVE TRAIL<br />

RECONSTRUCTION<br />

You are invited to a public information meeting, to review<br />

the design for the proposed Orchard Drive Trail<br />

Reconstruction project on Thursday, January 27 from 6:30 to<br />

7:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility<br />

(10001 E. Costilla Avenue).<br />

The project will remove and replace the existing trail and<br />

fence along Orchard Drive from Orchard Road to Holly<br />

Street. The new trail will remain asphalt and the new fence<br />

will also match the existing split rail style. In addition, the<br />

grass buffer between Orchard Road and the trail will be<br />

restored to promote long-term grass establishment and<br />

minimize weeds. The project will also enhance safety<br />

throughout the trail corridor by addressing drainage issues,<br />

improving trail cross slopes, minimizing utility manhole<br />

hazards, and adding safety railing between the upper and<br />

lower trails near the Holly pedestrian undercrossing.<br />

If you are unable to attend this public meeting and would<br />

like information on the project, please visit Village Voices at<br />

greenwoodvillagevoices.com starting January 20 where you<br />

can view the design and provide feedback directly to Village<br />

staff. For more information, please call Josh Morin, Parks<br />

Project Manager, at 303-708-6113 or email<br />

jmorin@greenwoodvillage.com. <strong>GV</strong><br />

JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 9


GOVERNMENT<br />

PG. 10 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

HOLIDAY LIGHTING<br />

We had a great turnout for the 2021 Mayor’s<br />

Holiday Lighting with over 600 people<br />

registered. Families enjoyed a nice winter<br />

evening with cookies and cocoa, surrounded<br />

by festive lights and attractions. Everyone<br />

loved the dueling ice sculptors, giant snow<br />

globe, and train ride! Memories were made<br />

with trips down Candy Cane Lane and<br />

pictures with Santa. On behalf of the Village,<br />

it was a pleasure to bring this event back and<br />

see the smiling faces on all who attended. <strong>GV</strong><br />

JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 11


GOVERNMENT<br />

20<strong>22</strong> BUDGET<br />

This past November, City Council adopted the 20<strong>22</strong> Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget. The<br />

primary purpose of the Village’s budget and budgetary process is to develop, adopt and implement a fiscally sound<br />

and sustainable plan to accomplish the established goals of the upcoming year, while remaining consistent with the<br />

long-term vision of the Village. Development of the 20<strong>22</strong> Annual Operating & Capital Improvement Budget focused<br />

on maintaining the existing levels of service, reinvesting in the infrastructure of the community, and ensuring the<br />

financial health of the organization without the addition of new taxes or issuance of debt.<br />

WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM?<br />

PG. 12 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

WHAT DOES THE MONEY GO TOWARD?<br />

MORE INFORMATION<br />

For more information, please contact Shawn Cordsen, Finance Director at 303-486-8290 or email scordsen@greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

Citizens are encouraged to perform a more detailed review of the complete 20<strong>22</strong> budget document, available on our <strong>web</strong>site at<br />

greenwoodvillage.com/finance, and click on “Annual Operating & Capital Improvement Budget.”<br />

JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 13


GOVERNMENT<br />

ENHANCING OUR<br />

community<br />

ELIGIBLE<br />

HOUSEHOLDS<br />

IN GREENWOOD<br />

VILLAGE<br />

YOUR TRASH PROVIDER<br />

CHANGED ON<br />

JANUARY 1, 20<strong>22</strong><br />

In December 2021, eligible<br />

households in Greenwood Village<br />

experienced a change in their trash<br />

provider from Republic Services to<br />

Waste Connections.<br />

TRASH<br />

Your Trash and Recycle<br />

Services with Waste<br />

Connections Include:<br />

• Each single-family<br />

residential household is<br />

provided a 95-gallon trash<br />

container, free of charge.<br />

• Each single-family<br />

residential household is<br />

provided a 95-gallon<br />

recycle container, free of<br />

charge; Residents may request one<br />

additional recycling container from<br />

Waste Connections, free of charge,<br />

if one container does not<br />

accommodate their recycling needs.<br />

RECYCLING<br />

• Residents may use their own trash<br />

containers and place an unlimited<br />

number of additional bags out for<br />

collection.<br />

• Smaller containers may be more<br />

easily stored in your garage.<br />

Residents may request a smaller,<br />

65-gallon recycle container from<br />

Waste Connections.<br />

• Waste Connections offers a<br />

carryout service for any residents<br />

who may be physically unable to<br />

move their solid waste and/or<br />

recyclables to the collection area.<br />

To accomplish this, the trash and<br />

recycle bins must be accessible to<br />

the collection driver and cannot be<br />

retrieved behind fences, in<br />

backyards, or in garages. Collection<br />

drivers will retrieve the waste and<br />

recyclables in the accessible area,<br />

empty them into the collection<br />

vehicle, and return the bin to the<br />

original area. <strong>GV</strong><br />

PLACEMENT AND STORAGE OF YOUR TRASH AND RECYCLE CONTAINERS<br />

To protect the aesthetics of Village neighborhoods and the overall community, the Municipal Code<br />

(7-2-210) regulates the placement and storage of trash and recycling containers in Greenwood Village.<br />

For more information, please visit greenwoodvillage.com; call Community Development at 303-486-5783;<br />

or email comdev@greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

PG. 14 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

NEED ASSISTANCE?<br />

Greenwood Village Public Works<br />

303-708-6100<br />

<strong>web</strong>publicworks@greenwoodvillage.com<br />

Waste Connections<br />

303-288-2100<br />

WEBSITE:<br />

Wasteconnections.com/Denver/greenwood-village/<br />

DOWNLOAD THE WASTE CONNECTIONS MOBILE APP!<br />

Stay connected to your trash and recycling service.<br />

View your trash and recycling schedule, receive collection notifications and more! <strong>GV</strong><br />

JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 15


BUSINESS<br />

BUSINESSspotlight<br />

THE GARDNER SCHOOL<br />

5580 South Park Place • 720-672-9980 • www.thegardnerschool.com<br />

Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.<br />

Founded in 2004, The Gardner School opened their<br />

Greenwood Village location in August of 2021. The Gardner<br />

School is an academically focused preschool for ages six weeks<br />

through five years old. They are dedicated to serve the families<br />

who live and work in Greenwood Village and provide a<br />

nurturing learning environment for their young children. The<br />

Gardner School’s mix of traditional and Montessori-style<br />

education gives students the balance between learning and<br />

playtime to allow them to build a solid foundation for their<br />

brightest futures.<br />

The Gardner School is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee,<br />

and has locations all over the United States. They chose<br />

Greenwood Village as their first Colorado location because of<br />

its vibrant business and residential community. The Village is<br />

a place where they can serve young families and help students<br />

learn and grow.<br />

The Gardner School thrives to create a rich learning<br />

environment that will stimulate student’s physical, social,<br />

emotional, and intellectual growth. They believe each child<br />

should be provided with experiences that enhance self-esteem<br />

and that this is essential in the<br />

adjusting, exploring, and growing<br />

stages of child development.<br />

They have been committed to an<br />

evidence-based curriculum that<br />

has been well-implemented since<br />

opening their first location in<br />

2004. Their diverse selection of<br />

research-based curriculums allows<br />

every class to build upon the<br />

previous age groups’ foundations by reviewing and scaffolding<br />

concepts and making connections in new ways through<br />

hands-on experiences. The Gardner School weaves learning<br />

opportunities into countless activities, including trying<br />

nutritious foods in their Kids’ Café, learning from different<br />

community visitors, and giving back to those in need. All of<br />

this creates an environment for children to thrive<br />

academically, emotionally, and socially.<br />

The Gardner School also offers optional enrichment courses<br />

continued on page 17<br />

PG. 16 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong>


BUSINESS<br />

NEW <strong>GV</strong> BUSINESSES<br />

ACCOUNTING SERVICES<br />

Peak Tax Group, LLC<br />

5420 South Quebec Street,<br />

Suite 105<br />

303-981-1425<br />

EQUIPMENT LEASING<br />

Aptim Facilities, Incorporated<br />

5690 DTC Boulevard, Suite 600<br />

303-486-2500<br />

MANAGEMENT SERVICE<br />

UltaCare Medical<br />

7951 East Maplewood Avenue,<br />

Suite 118<br />

720-925-1559<br />

ORTHOPEDIC PRACTICE<br />

Panorama Orthopedics<br />

and Spine Center<br />

5570 DTC Parkway, Suite 200<br />

303-835-9765<br />

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER<br />

ORGANIZATION<br />

Emergent IV, LLC<br />

5675 DTC Boulevard<br />

936-756-1980<br />

PSYCHOTHERAPY<br />

Tonna Pallas, LCSW<br />

5655 South Yosemite Street,<br />

Suite 470<br />

303-799-4377<br />

REAL ESTATE<br />

High Pointe Tower<br />

6430 South Fiddlers Green Circle<br />

972-731-2300<br />

Plaza Tower One<br />

6400 South Fiddlers Green Circle,<br />

Suite 500<br />

972-731-2300<br />

Prentice Plaza<br />

8101 East Prentice Avenue<br />

972-731-2300<br />

RESTAURANT<br />

J Dawgs<br />

6575 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard<br />

720-760-8247<br />

SPORTS TRAINING<br />

D1 Training<br />

6570 South Yosemite Center, Suite A<br />

720-772-8710<br />

SUPPORT ACTIVITIES<br />

Newpark Mats &<br />

Integrated Services, LLC<br />

5990 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard<br />

303-475-2631<br />

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT<br />

SHIPPING/PACKING<br />

UPS Store #1638<br />

5910 South University Boulevard,<br />

Suite C-18<br />

303-798-1979<br />

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT<br />

continued from page 16<br />

that give students skill-building opportunities during the<br />

school day. These enrichment courses include foreign<br />

languages, sports, performing arts, and cooking. During the<br />

summer, The Gardner School offers a S.T.E.A.M. (Science,<br />

Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) focused<br />

program called Camp Gardner. Camp Gardner provides the<br />

structure of a curriculum alongside the relaxed and fun feel<br />

of a summer camp. This program offers creative weekly<br />

themes, fun visitors from the community, and exciting<br />

outdoor activities.<br />

The Gardner School and its teachers are a resource and<br />

partner for their families and are backed by a strong<br />

teaching philosophy and tailored curriculum to assist in any<br />

way they can. Timely and ongoing communication with<br />

parents is a top priority and there are many resources in<br />

place to make this easier. Students are routinely assessed to<br />

ensure they are progressing at a developmentally appropriate<br />

level and to tailor the child’s lessons in areas where they may<br />

need improvement.<br />

Located at 5580 South Park Place, The Gardner School is<br />

open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For<br />

more information or to schedule a tour of their facility, call<br />

720-672-9980, or you may find them online at<br />

www.thegardnerschool.com. Take some time to check out<br />

what they have to offer the young children in your life. <strong>GV</strong><br />

COVID-19 UPDATE —<br />

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!<br />

MASK MANDATE EXTENDED FOR SCHOOLS<br />

AND DAY CARE FACILITIES, MANDATE FOR<br />

PUBLIC INDOOR SPACES REMAINS IN EFFECT<br />

There are currently two Public Health Orders in effect. The<br />

first order requires face coverings for all individuals 2 years of<br />

age and older in public indoor spaces. This will continue into<br />

January.<br />

• Individuals 2 years of age and older, regardless of<br />

vaccination status, should wear a face covering in all public<br />

indoor spaces.<br />

• Indoor public places include workspaces, restaurants, gyms,<br />

places of worship, private events held in public spaces like<br />

event venues, common spaces in apartment and condo<br />

buildings, etc.<br />

The second order requires face coverings in all individuals<br />

aged 2 years and older in schools and child care settings,<br />

and has been extended until January 31, 20<strong>22</strong>.<br />

Review the full orders and additional resources at<br />

tchd.org/825/Public-Health-Orders. <strong>GV</strong><br />

JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 17


ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

RECREATION programming<br />

For more information<br />

call the Parks, Trails, and<br />

Recreation Department<br />

at 303-486-5773.<br />

FESTIVAL<br />

OF LIGHTS<br />

Festival of Lights<br />

was held at<br />

Greenwood Village<br />

City Hall on<br />

December 5, 2021,<br />

with South Metro<br />

Fire Rescue joining<br />

on the fun with the<br />

dropping of<br />

Hanukkah gelt to<br />

the children below.<br />

PG. 18 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong>


ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

YOUTH RECREATION<br />

PROGRAMS<br />

PEE-WEE INTRO<br />

TO SPORTS<br />

Participants will learn the basics of<br />

basketball, football, t-ball and soccer in<br />

an exciting atmosphere. Creative drills<br />

followed by games will be perfect for<br />

the learning athlete.<br />

Register on-line at<br />

www.greenwoodvillage.com/<br />

registration<br />

Days: Monday and Thursday,<br />

January 24 and 27<br />

Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.<br />

Ages: 4 to 6 years old<br />

Fee: $20<br />

Limit: 20 players<br />

Location: Campus Middle School<br />

4985 S. Dayton Street<br />

For more information call the Arts and<br />

Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.<br />

AFTER SCHOOL KIDS CLUB<br />

February 7, 10, 14, 24, 20<strong>22</strong><br />

Registration begins<br />

December 1 at 8 a.m.<br />

Register online at<br />

www.greenwoodvillage.com/<br />

registration<br />

Join us for an active fun themed day with<br />

the Recreation staff at their new home —<br />

Maintenance Facility located off Arapahoe<br />

Road and approximately Dayton Street.<br />

Days: Mondays and Thursdays<br />

Time: 5 to 6 p.m.<br />

Ages: 5 to 10 years old<br />

Fee: $10 per day<br />

Limit: 12 participants per day<br />

Location: Greenwood Village<br />

Maintenance Facility<br />

10001 E. Costilla Avenue<br />

Greenwood Village, CO 80112<br />

Monday, February 7 – Legos!<br />

Thursday, February 10 – Carnival Games<br />

Monday, February 14 – Space Exploration<br />

Thursday, February 24 – Egyptian Escape Room<br />

JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 19


ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

PG. 20 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong>


ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART programs<br />

YOUTH ART<br />

CLASSES<br />

Registration for Winter programs is<br />

now open! For more information and<br />

to register for Youth Art Classes go to<br />

www.greenwoodvillage.com/art.<br />

LOW BROW ART<br />

When: Tuesdays, January 11 through<br />

January 25<br />

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />

Fee: $25 — All supplies provided<br />

Age Requirement: 6 to 12 years old<br />

Instructor: Roese Ramp<br />

PEE WEE ART<br />

When: Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.<br />

January 12 and 26 – Puffy Paint Hot<br />

Chocolate Paintings<br />

February 9 and 23 – Button Hearts<br />

Fee: $25 for each class —<br />

All supplies provided<br />

Age Requirement: 3 to 6 years old<br />

with caregiver<br />

Instructor: Lauren Brant<br />

CREATIVE<br />

RE-USE FOR<br />

ART FOR KIDS<br />

When: Thursdays,<br />

January 13<br />

through January 27<br />

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />

Fee: $50 — All supplies provided<br />

Age Requirement: 6 to 12 years old<br />

Instructor: Julia Rymer<br />

Register online at<br />

greenwoodvillage.com/art<br />

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

COLORED PENCILS<br />

FOR KIDS<br />

When: Fridays, January 14 through 28<br />

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />

Fee: $45<br />

Age Requirement: 9 to 14 years old<br />

Instructor: Behnaz Ahmadian<br />

PAPER MACHE<br />

ANIMALS FOR TEENS<br />

When: Mondays, January 24 through<br />

February 28<br />

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />

Fee: $75 — All supplies provided<br />

Age Requirement: 11 to 16 years old<br />

Instructor: Maggie Stewart<br />

AFTER SCHOOL<br />

ART STUDIO<br />

Wednesday, January 19 – Framed<br />

Animal Portrait<br />

Tuesday, February 1 – Puffy Paint Hot<br />

Chocolate Paintings<br />

Tuesday, February 8 – Hearts with<br />

Arts on Fire<br />

Tuesday, February 15 – Pop Art Hearts<br />

(ages 8 to 12)<br />

Wednesday, February 16 – Abstract<br />

Painting with Water and Glue<br />

Tuesday, February <strong>22</strong> – Starry Night<br />

Destinations<br />

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />

Fee: $25 for each program —<br />

All supplies provided<br />

Age Requirement: 6 to 12 years old<br />

Instructor:<br />

Lauren Brant and Roese Ramp<br />

COLORFUL<br />

LANDSCAPES<br />

FOR KIDS<br />

When: Thursdays,<br />

February 3<br />

through<br />

February 24<br />

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />

Fee: $50 — All supplies provided<br />

Age Requirement: 6 to 12 years old<br />

Instructor: Julia Rymer<br />

OBSERVATIONAL<br />

DRAWING FOR KIDS<br />

When: Fridays, February 4 through<br />

February 25<br />

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />

Fee: $45<br />

Age Requirement: 9 to 14 years old<br />

Instructor: Behnaz Ahmadian<br />

JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 21


ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART programs<br />

Register online at<br />

greenwoodvillage.com/art<br />

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

ART CLASSES AT THE CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS<br />

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

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

If you cannot make a class during the week, join us in the evenings or on a Saturday.<br />

Please review your receipt and the <strong>web</strong>site for information regarding current COVID-19 policies for classes at the Curtis Center.<br />

For questions or more information about art classes at the Curtis Center call 303-797-1779.<br />

ADULT ART CLASSES — Ages 16 and older with a 10% senior discount<br />

All Winter art classes for adults are now open for registration. For more information and to register for Adult Art Classes go to<br />

www.greenwoodvillage.com/art.<br />

WATERCOLOR STUDIO<br />

When: Fridays, January 14<br />

through March 11<br />

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $160<br />

Instructor: Rick Brogan<br />

BASIC ENCAUSTIC<br />

TECHNIQUES<br />

When: Saturday, January 8<br />

and Sunday, January 9<br />

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $200 — All supplies provided<br />

Instructor: Victoria Eubanks<br />

EXPLORE THE<br />

VERSATILITY<br />

OF ACRYLICS<br />

When: Tuesdays, January 11<br />

through February 1<br />

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $80<br />

Instructor: Christa MacFarlane<br />

WATERCOLOR AND<br />

GOUACHE SKETCHING<br />

When: Tuesdays, January 11 through<br />

February 15<br />

Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.<br />

Fee: $120<br />

Instructor: Cliff Austin<br />

CASUAL WATERCOLOR<br />

When: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30<br />

p.m.<br />

Session 1: January 13 through February<br />

3 – $80<br />

Session 2: February 17 through March<br />

24 – $100<br />

Instructor: Renee Reese<br />

COLORED PENCILS<br />

When: Tuesdays, January 18<br />

through March 8<br />

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<br />

Fee: $160<br />

Instructor: Behnaz Ahmadian<br />

OBSERVATIONAL<br />

DRAWING<br />

When: Wednesdays,<br />

January 19<br />

through March 9<br />

Time: 9:30 a.m. to<br />

12:30 p.m.<br />

Fee: $160<br />

Instructor:<br />

Behnaz Ahmadian<br />

PG. <strong>22</strong> <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong>


ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

BEGINNER AND<br />

INTERMEDIATE<br />

OIL PAINTING<br />

When: Wednesdays, January 19<br />

through March 9<br />

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $160<br />

Instructor: Jen Starling<br />

WATERCOLOR<br />

FOR BEGINNERS<br />

When: Wednesdays, January 19<br />

through February 23<br />

Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.<br />

Fee: $100<br />

Instructor: Cliff Austin<br />

EXPLORING<br />

LANDSCAPE PAINTING<br />

When: Thursdays, January 20 through<br />

March 10<br />

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $160<br />

Instructor: Janet Anderson<br />

ABSTRACT<br />

COLORADO:<br />

PAINTING<br />

FOR<br />

BEGINNERS<br />

When: Mondays,<br />

January 24<br />

through<br />

February 28<br />

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $100<br />

Instructor: Christian Dore<br />

ALTERED BOOKS<br />

When: Mondays, January 24<br />

through February 28<br />

Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.<br />

Fee: $100 — All supplies provided<br />

Instructor: Maggie Stewart<br />

MODERN<br />

CALLIGRAPHY 101<br />

When: Saturday, February 5<br />

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<br />

Fee: $75 — All supplies provided<br />

Instructor: Renee Reese<br />

COLLAGE WORKSHOP<br />

When: Saturday, February 12<br />

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $75 — All supplies provided<br />

Instructor: Behnaz Ahmadian<br />

IT BEGINS WITH<br />

A DRAWING<br />

When: Tuesdays, February 15<br />

through March 8<br />

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $80<br />

Instructor: Christa MacFarlane<br />

WINTER LANDSCAPE<br />

PAINTING WORKSHOP<br />

When: Saturday, January <strong>22</strong> and<br />

Sunday, January 23<br />

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<br />

Fee: $100<br />

Instructor: Janet Anderson<br />

CREATIVE APPROACHES<br />

TO ABSTRACTION<br />

When: Saturday, January 29<br />

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br />

Fee: $50<br />

Instructor: Julia Rymer<br />

JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 23


6060 South Quebec Street<br />

Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591<br />

PRSRT STD<br />

US POSTAGE<br />

PAID<br />

ENGLEWOOD, CO<br />

PERMIT #799<br />

ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART events<br />

GALLERY HOURS<br />

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />

Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />

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

PG. 24 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 20<strong>22</strong>

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