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GOVERNMENT
THE MAYOR’S message
MAKE GREENWOOD
VILLAGE A
PART OF YOUR
VALENTINE’S DAY
It is that special month to show our
love and appreciation for people we
hold dear. Whether it is enjoying a
movie or a show at
The Landmark Theatre,
Regal Cinebarre or
Comedy Works, or
enjoying a wonderful
meal at any of our fine
dining establishments,
selecting a special gift
from one of our
specialty boutiques or
ordering a bouqet of
flowers from one of our
florists. Consider
supporting our
community merchants.
I hope you enjoy
Valentine's Day.
George Lantz
glantz@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-486-5741
OPT IN TO RECEIVE
SAFETY MESSAGES
The Marshall Fire demonstrated the
importance of an emergency alert
system. With this in mind, we would
like to encourage you to sign up for
the Village Police Department's safety
messages.
You will find a flyer inserted in this
newsletter that provides instructions
on how to sign up for our emergency
alert system — ArapAlert. The system
currently has access to landline
telephones through the 911 database.
If you have a landline, you should
receive safety messages issued by the
system. However, you must “OPT
IN” to receive safety messages on
either your cell phone, or through
text or email.
We encourage residents, businesses
and people that work in Greenwood
Village to sign up. The sign up is very
easy and only takes a few minutes.
Visit arapalert.org for information
and to sign-up.
Happy
Valentine’s
Day
In March, the Greenwood Village
Police Department will be conducting
a system test for people registered in
the Village. The test will allow us to
determine how many people in
Greenwood Village we are able to
reach in case of an emergency.
If you have any questions or need
assistance signing up, please call
the Police Department at
303-773-2525 or email
mstewart@greenwoodvillage.com.
ANNUAL SOCK
CAMPAIGN
A HUGE SUCCESS
I am pleased to report our
community made a difference in the
annual sock drive! Through the
efforts of our Village sock
ambassadors, we collected 6,500 pairs
of socks. On behalf of the city, we
want to extend our sincere
appreciation to everyone that helped
or donated to this great cause. You
may read more about our sock
campaign on page 12 of this
Newsletter.
PG. 2 GV NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022
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@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4137
Anne Ingebretsen
aingebretsen@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4135
Libby Barnacle
ebarnacle@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4129
Judith Hilton
jhilton@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4131
Paul Wiesner
pwiesner@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4138
Dave Kerber
dkerber@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4136
Donna Johnston
djohnston@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4128
Tom Stahl
tstahl@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4132
SAVE THE DATES
FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
Mark your calendar for the following 2022 Village
events. We hope to release dates for additional events
in the coming months. Please watch for information
in future newsletters or visit greenwoodvillage.com.
• Egg Hunt — April 14; 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at
Westlands Park
• Fishing Derby — April 30; 7 a.m.-10 a.m. at
Tommy Davis Park
• Greenwood Village Day — July 30;
4 p.m.-10 p.m. at Village Greens Park
• Mobile Concert Series — Thursdays in August
(8/4, 8/11, 8/18 and 8/25) 6 p.m.
• Art on the Green — September 17 and 18,
10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days at Curtis Park
• Public Safety Open House — August 2,
5 p.m.-7 p.m., City Hall
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FEBRUARY 2022 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 3
GOVERNMENT
THE MAYOR’S message
continued from page 3
CITY COUNCIL
HIGHLIGHTS
SUMMARIES OF
CITY COUNCIL
ACTIONS AND
MEETINGS
The City Council is
working hard to enhance
and protect the quality of
life in the Village. If you
are interested in learning
what the City Council is
working on, actions taken
or agenda information,
please visit
greenwoodvillage.com/
councilhighlights.
We realize it is not always
convenient to attend
Council meetings in person
and time consuming to
listen-in. To help keep you
informed, the City is
publishing a concise
summation of Council
meetings, study sessions
and future study session
topics on the Village
website under City Council
Highlights. This will give
you an easier way to keep
informed. You may sign up
to be automatically notified
when City Council
Highlights has been posted,
which will be after every
meeting.
— George
PG. 4 GV NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022
VILLAGE CALENDAR
Visit GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM
for information on all public meetings
being conducted in person and
remotely due to COVID-19.
march 2022
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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1
2 3
4 5
Planning &
Zoning
Commission
6 p.m.
City Hall
6 7
8
9 10 11 12
City Council
Study Session
6 p.m.
Meeting
7 p.m.
City Hall
Parks, Trails
and Recreation
Commission
6 p.m.
Maintenance
Facility
13 14 15
16
17
18 19
Planning &
Zoning
Commission
6 p.m.
City Hall
Arts and
Humanities
Council
Meeting
6 p.m.
Curtis Center
20 21
22
23 24
25 26
City Council
Study Session
6 p.m.
Meeting
7 p.m.
City Hall
Parks, Trails
and Recreation
Commission
6 p.m.
Maintenance
Facility
Board of
Adjustments
and Appeals
Meeting
6 p.m.
City Hall
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FEBRUARY 2022 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 5
GOVERNMENT
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
The following resident was appointed by the Greenwood Village City Council to
serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission:
For more information on how to serve on a
Village board or commission, please call the
City Clerk’s Office at 303-804-4113, or email
cityclerk@greenwoodvillage.com.
Tim Hascall, District 1
Planning & Zoning Commission
Tim and his family have lived in
Greenwood Village for 25 years.
As an appointee to the Planning &
Zoning commission, District 1, Tim is
looking forward to serving this great
community and helping to maintain
our quality of life.
After college, Tim served in the United States Marine Corps as an
intelligence officer deploying to East Asia and the Middle East.
His business career spans roles in management consulting, high
tech, and in the space industry, building and operating on-orbit
imagery and communications satellites. Most recently, Tim is
leading a new space economy investment team.
Tim is also engaged in philanthropic activities, serving the
homeless in Arapahoe County and building schools and health
clinics in east Africa.
Tim and his wife Pam have four grown children and two
grandchildren.
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
PG. 6 GV NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022
GOVERNMENT
ENSURING A SAFE
community
STATE SENATE BILL 20-217
FINANCIAL IMPACT TO
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
In 2020, the Colorado legislature passed Senate Bill 20-217,
also known as the police reform accountability law. The new
law, effective July 1, 2023, requires all local law enforcement
agencies such as the Greenwood Village Police Department
to issue body-worn cameras to their officers. The body-worn
cameras shall be worn and activated by every police officer
when responding to a call for service or during any
interaction with the public. In addition, the law requires all
recordings of an incident be released to the public within 21
days after the local law enforcement agency receives a
complaint of misconduct.
Prior to the enactment of the new State law, the Village had
already followed the State mandate apart from the body-worn
cameras. The Village had used both body mics and dash
cameras since 2001.
In the fall 2020, the City Council approved the Police
Department’s recommendation, as outlined in the provisions
of Senate Bill 20-217, to update the Village’s WatchGuard
system including purchasing body-worn cameras.
The total cost (initial equipment investment) for the
purchase of the Body-worn cameras, in-car dash-mounted
recording system, and interview room recording
system was $451,672. Annual operating costs
starting in 2022 for 24-hours/day and 365 days a
year shared “cloud service” storage will be $60,660.
The Village WatchGuard system includes:
• 34 total mobile in-car cameras
(includes 1 mounted motorcycle camera)
• 4 interview room/booking room cameras
• 73 body-worn cameras (67 commissioned)
(4 non-commissioned/code enforcement)
Senate Bill 20-217 is a State unfunded mandate that
does not provide any funding to local law
enforcement agencies to follow the new law. The
cost of the upgrade to the Village’s WatchGuard
system has been paid and ongoing annual operating
costs will be maintained from the Village’s annual
operating budget.
For more information, please call Chief of Police
Dustin Varney at 303-773-2525 or email
dvarney@greenwoodvillage.com. GV
FEBRUARY 2022 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 7
GOVERNMENT
ENHANCING OUR
community
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2022
The Village’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identifies planned public infrastructure projects. This list shows the planned
projects for 2022. For updated information and status on these projects, please visit the Capital Projects page on the Village
Website, under the Public Works Department, at greenwoodvillage.com; call Public Works at 303-708-6100 or email Public
Works Director Jeremy Hanak, at jhanak@greenwoodvillage.com.
BUILDING PROJECTS
City Hall Phase II
(District 2)
Project Description: As a smaller
Phase II of the City Hall Interior
Remodel project, complete a few
remaining items that are within the
public spaces in City Hall.
Specifically, improvements to the
Council Chambers (including
structural repairs), Community
Room, North Conference Room,
Main Floor Public Restrooms, and
Wellness/Lactation Room.
STREETS AND
TRANSPORTATION
Belleview Avenue and Quebec Street
Intersection Improvements
(District 2)
Project Description: Extend the
existing eastbound right turn lane at
the intersection to prevent the right
turn lane from being blocked by
vehicles queued in the through lane
during peak periods. This project will
be coordinated with the ultimate I-25
and Belleview interchange
improvements to minimize throw
away construction.
Belleview Avenue and Fairfax Lane
Northbound to Westbound
Acceleration Lane (District 1)
Project Description: The residents in
the Bateleur and Preserve with access
from Belleview have requested an
acceleration lane from northbound
Fairfax Lane to westbound Belleview
Avenue. Staff has met with CDOT
and will develop design options for
review by CDOT and engage with
the community to see which option is
best supported.
Arapahoe Road and Syracuse Way
Traffic Signal Re-Build
(District 2)
Project Description: In 2020, the
annual traffic signal structural
inspections identified the need to
replace the traffic signal poles at this
intersection due to corrosion at the
base of the pole. These poles were
taken over by the City when the City
annexed this area from Arapahoe
County. The new poles will be
constructed to allow for the
placement of wireless infrastructure in
the future to minimize new vertical
poles in the right-of-way.
Arapahoe Road and Greenwood
Plaza Boulevard Traffic Signal
Re-Build (District 2)
Project Description: In 2020, the
annual traffic signal structural
inspections identified the need to
replace the traffic signal poles at this
intersection due to corrosion at the
base of the pole. These poles were
taken over by the City when the City
annexed this area from Arapahoe
County. The new poles will be
constructed to allow for the
placement of wireless infrastructure in
the future to minimize new vertical
poles in the right-of-way.
Greenwood Plaza Boulevard and
Caley Avenue Median Modifications
(District 2)
Project Description: As part of the
Westray-Peakview Place access
permits, the property is limited to
right-in/right-out movements only.
This project will modify the existing
raised medians along Caley Avenue
and Greenwood Plaza Boulevard to
provide the access approved in the
access permit.
Orchard Road and
DTC Boulevard/ Yosemite Street
Eastbound and Southbound
Left Turn Lane Extensions
(Districts 2 & 3)
Project Description: Extend the
existing eastbound and southbound
left turn lanes at the intersection to
prevent them from spilling back into
the through travel lanes during peak
periods. This project was identified
through discussions with the
community over the course of the
past two years.
Belleview Avenue and Ulster Street
Traffic Signal Safety Upgrades
Extensions
(District 2)
Project Description: In 2020, as part
of the annual traffic safety review
completed by staff, a crash problem
was identified at Belleview Avenue
and Ulster Street. Northbound and
Southbound left turning vehicles
experience a high crash rate. Staff
applied for, and received, a grant
from CDOT to install new traffic
signal heads to operate the signal as
protected only during peak periods.
Belleview Avenue and
DTC Boulevard Traffic Signal
Safety Upgrades
(Districts 2 & 4)
Project Description: In 2020, as part
of the annual traffic safety review
completed by staff, a crash problem
was identified at Belleview Avenue
and DTC Boulevard. All left turning
vehicles experience a high crash rate.
Staff applied for, and received, a grant
from CDOT to install new traffic
signal heads to operate the signal as
protected only during peak periods.
PG. 8 GV NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022
GOVERNMENT
Orchard and Greenwood Plaza
Boulevard Intersection
Improvements (District 2)
Project Description: This project
includes the design of a southbound
right-turn lane, modifications to the
northbound lanes, and the
channelization of westbound right
turns.
Pavement Rehabilitation Program
(City-wide)
Project Description: The project
includes the on-going repair of
asphalt streets throughout the Village.
Trail Rehabilitation Program
(City-wide)
Project Description: The project
provides for the structural repairs,
resurfacing, and rehabilitation of
trails throughout the Village. The
projects included in this program also
typically include drainage
improvements and regrading of areas
adjacent to the trails.
Concrete Replacement Program
(City-wide)
Project Description: The program
provides for the rehabilitation of
concrete facilities throughout the
Village including curb and gutter,
cross pans, and on-street drainage
structures. Also included in the
program funding are concrete
improvements to address ADA
requirements and funding to respond
to isolated concrete repair requests.
Pavement Preservation Program
(City-wide)
Project Description: The program
provides for the ongoing preservation
of asphalt streets throughout the
Village.
DRAINAGE
Goldsmith Gulch —
Downstream of Berry
(District 3)
Project Description: The low flow
channel downstream of Berry Avenue
is experiencing degradation caused by
steep vertical banks The project
consists of installation of boulder
edging for bank stabilization and
erosion caused by a utility access
structure. The project includes
anticipated funding from the Mile
High Flood District, previously
UDFCD.
Drainage System Maintenance
(City-wide)
Project Description: A recent Citywide
study was completed in
partnership with the Mile High Flood
Control District to identify
improvements to City-owned
detention facilities. Identified
improvements will bring existing
facilities into compliance with current
design standards and provide
additional capacity to support future
transportation improvement projects.
For 2022, staff has identified
modifications to the Monaco Park
pond and the Upper Westlands Park
pond.
RECREATION
High Line Canal Tree Plantings
(District 1)
Project Description: Project includes
planting 50 new trees along the High
Line Canal for five consecutive years
starting in 2021 and the watering of
trees for a year through the warranty
period. After the one-year warranty
period, the watering will be included
in the streetscape contract.
High Line Canal Trail
Resurfacing
(District 1)
Project Description: Resurface 5.6
miles of High Line Canal with 3"
thick granular material to improve
drainage and deter rutting for an
improved user experience.
Anticipating a request for joint
project funding from Arapahoe
County Open Spaces for half of the
project cost.
Silo Park Gardens
(District 3)
Project Description: Existing timber
raised gardens at Silo Park are in need
of replacement due to deterioration.
Project also aims to improve drainage,
accessibility, and irrigation.
Berry Avenue Trail Reconstruction
(District 2)
Project Description: Reconstruct the
trail located on the south side of East
Berry Avenue between South Holly
Street and South Monaco Street.
Reconstruction will address current
drainage and safety concerns observed
during snow and ice removal
operations. Design proposed in 2022
with construction in 2023.
Village Greens Park
Backstop Wall Replacement
(District 4)
Project Description: Existing timber
backstop walls at Village Greens Park
Fields 1, 3, 6, and 9 are in need of
replacement. Proposed to replace with
concrete walls that improve the
current functionality. Design
proposed for 2022 with construction
in 2023.
continued on page 11
CAPITAL PROJECTS MAP AVAILABLE ONLINE
Interested in learning about capital improvement projects in Greenwood Village?
As part of our goal to offer enhancements to our communication and provide online
opportunities for citizens to stay in informed, consulted and involved, an interactive
map for capital improvement projects is available on the Village Website at
greenwoodvillage.com.
The Capital Project Dashboard is a map-based tool which provides up-to-date
information on active capital projects throughout the Village. Users can simply click
on the map to view the Capital Project Dashboard, and a mobile-friendly version is
also available.
The Capital Projects Map is comprised of all projects approved annually by City
Council as part of the Village’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP is a
tool to assist in the planning of the community’s infrastructure over the next five
years, including streets and transportation, drainage, parks, trails, and public use
facilities.
For more information, please call Public Works at 303-708-6100 or email
webpublicworks@greenwoodvillage.com.
FEBRUARY 2022 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 9
GOVERNMENT
ENSURING A SAFE
community
PEDESTRIANS: RULES OF THE
ROAD TO PROTECT YOUR LIFE
According to the U. S. Department of Transportation,
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2019,
there were 6,205 pedestrians killed in traffic accidents in the
United States. A pedestrian was killed every 85 minutes in
traffic accidents in 2019. A total of 76,000 pedestrians were
injured in traffic accidents in the United States.
Traffic and Pedestrian
Signals: Pedestrians must
yield the right-of-way to
drivers by obeying traffic
signals, observing pedestrian
signals and using
crosswalks. The pedestrian
signals are:
WALK (Constantly
Lighted): Pedestrians facing
the signal may cross the
roadway in the direction of
the signal.
DON’T WALK (Flashing): Pedestrians may not start to
cross the roadway. Any pedestrian who has partly
completed his cross may continue.
DON’T WALK (Constantly Lighted): Pedestrians may
not enter the roadway.
Crossing a Roadway: Always cross the street at a designated
crosswalk. Pedestrians must give the right-of-way to drivers.
Within a Crosswalk: If a pedestrian is in the crosswalk, a
vehicle has to yield. However, if a vehicle is 20 feet away
from the crosswalk and traveling at 30 mph,
the pedestrian must yield as the vehicle does
not have enough time to stop safely.
Intersections: Be careful at intersections,
where drivers may fail to yield the right-of-way
to pedestrians while turning onto another
street.
Joggers and Walkers: Joggers and walkers should use
jogging paths when provided. On public roads, joggers
should try to select wide roads with good shoulders. They
should face oncoming traffic and remember to look and
listen for cars. At night or any time visibility is poor, joggers
and walkers should be in well-lighted areas and wear
reflective clothing.
For more information, please call the Police Department at
303-773-2525. GV
PG. 10 GV NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022
GOVERNMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2022
continued from page 9
Autumn Hills Trail Corridor
(District 4)
Project Description: The Autumn
Hills trail corridor has duel crusher
fine and paved trails that were
originally intended to accommodate
equestrian users that now no longer
exist. The asphalt on the paced trail is
due for rehabilitation; however, it
may be most appropriate to eliminate
the crusher fine trail and relocate the
asphalt trail to allow for improved
drainage, functionality, and aesthetics.
The public process and design is
proposed for 2022 with construction
of improvements to include
replacement of split-rail fence along
Prentice Avenue in 2023.
Drinking Fountain
Reestablishment —
Orchards Hills Park and
Hoffman Park
(Districts 3 & 4)
Project Description: Drinking
fountains at both Orchard Hills Park
and Hoffman Park had to be removed
due to water quality concerns from
Denver Water. Through discussions
with Denver Water, the fountains can
be reestablished upon replacement of
the waterlines from the tap and
installation of backflow preventors.
Scope of work also includes
installation of new drinking fountains
that include ADA compliant drinking
fountains, bottle filler, and dog water
bowls to best meet park user needs.
Dayton Streetscape —
West Side from Orchard Drive
to Powers Drive
(District 3)
Project Description: Upon
completion of the Dayton Well
renovations, the trail from Orchard
Drive to Powers Drive will be
reconstructed with concrete through
a separate contract. This project
covers the landscape restoration after
the trail repaving for this section,
including new split-rail fence.
Peoria Street Traffic Circle
(District 4)
Project Description: The Peoria
Street traffic circle at Cherry Creek
Drive has experienced significant
vehicle traffic cutting through the
vegetation resulting in an unsightly
condition. Proposed improvements
include increasing the width of the
concrete perimeter and
reestablishment of landscaping.
Village Greens
North Park Phase V
(District 4)
Project Description: Complete
design of Phase V of the Village
Greens North Master Plan to include
a non-traditional play and bouldering
area. Construction planned for 2023.
Orchard Drive Trail
Reconstruction
(District 2)
Project Description: Project
Description: Reconstruct the trail
located on the south side of East
Orchard Drive between South Holly
Street and East Orchard Road.
Project includes replacement of split
rail fence.
Westlands 5-12 Playground
Equipment (District 2)
Project Description: Westlands Park
playground was installed in 2000.
Due to increased maintenance and
lack of available replacement parts,
the phased replacement is warranted.
The 5-12 playground equipment is
the proposed first phase which is the
furthest north portion of the
playground area. The time and
composite members are worn,
requiring continuous maintenance to
ensure safe use. The swingset and
slider/zipline are recommended to
remain as they are both heavily used
and in good working condition.
MISCELLANEOUS
Noise Wall Rehabilitation
(Village-wide)
Project Description: As identified in
2019 the city-owned noise walls
throughout the Village are in need of
various types of repairs. Based on the
2019 study, staff worked with a
contractor to identify the appropriate
repair methods and identify
construction costs. This project will
span multiple years. 2022 will
continue with repairs in Cherry
Creek Village South and Sundance
Hills. GV
FEBRUARY 2022 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 11
GOVERNMENT
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
SOCK DRIVE
The Village community, in partnership with the Sock it to
Em campaign, did it again and donated nearly 6,500 pairs of
socks to help the homeless. Residents, businesses, and schools
of the Village joined together and made a difference for
people in need in Colorado! This year, nearly 5,000 pairs of
socks from the Village sock drive were given to the families of
the Marshall fire in Boulder County.
Greenwood Village would like to extend our appreciation to
everyone that donated to this year’s sock drive, and would
like to recognize the following sock partners for all their
amazing work and coordination on this year’s campaign:
Autumn Hills neighborhood (Krista Keogh)
Cherry Creek High School (Krista Keogh)
Cherry Creek Village neighborhood (Susie Roy)
Club Greenwood (Lisa Thomas)
CoBank (Darby Kelly and Arthur Hodges)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein
Empower Retirement (Dan Bergman, Mary Beth McGrath,
Stephanie Bendrick)
Golden Hearts of Greenwood (Paul Miller, Steve Grasso,
Terri Ockander)
Heggem-Lundquist (Beth Lundquist)
Homestead Elementary, 3rd grade (Amy Plitnick)
Huntington Properties (Rebecca Hite)
Ken Stable
The Landmark residents (Emily Summey)
Modivcare (Catriona Stack)
St Catherine Greek Orthodox Church (Jean Greos)
Sundance Hills neighborhood (Donna Johnston, Randy
Davis)
West Middle School (Rebecca Restad, Monica Garcia)
The Village would also like to recognize the Sock It To Em
Organization and its leadership for partnering with the
Village — Susan Elizabeth Lee and Phillis Shimamoto, Co-
Founders; and Tammie Limoges, COO. In addition,
appreciation goes to Tara Harris and the National Charity
League, Inc. Elevated Chapter, a group of mothers and
daughters who have come together in a commitment to
community service, leadership development and cultural
experiences. They count, sort and bag the socks for the Sock
it to Em campaign.
For more information on the Sock it to Em Campaign, visit
donatesocks.org.
Interested in becoming a sock partner with
Greenwood Village in 2022, please call the City Manager’s
Office at 303-486-5745 or email
thevillage@greenwoodvillage.com. GV
PG. 12 GV NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022
GOVERNMENT
FEBRUARY 2022 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 13
GOVERNMENT
ENHANCING OUR
community
TRASH AND RECYCLING SERVICE
ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE
Now that we have transitioned to Waste Connections, here are some
resources you may need to manage your trash service.
PUT YOUR TRASH AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS
OUT BY 7:00 A.M.
Make sure to put your containers out by the curb by 7:00 a.m. the
morning of your collection day. If your containers are not out on time, you
may miss your pickup. GV
PG. 14 GV NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022
GOVERNMENT
HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE?
Greenwood Village Public Works
303-708-6100
webpublicworks@greenwoodvillage.com
Waste Connections
303-288-2100
WEBSITE:
Wasteconnections.com/Denver/greenwood-village/
DOWNLOAD THE WASTE CONNECTIONS MOBILE APP!
Stay connected to your trash and recycling service.
View your trash and recycling schedule, receive collection notifications and more! GV
FEBRUARY 2022 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 15
BUSINESS
BUSINESSspotlight
PATRA WATANA PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY & IRITANI ORTHODONTICS
Union Exchange Shopping Center • 8925 East Union Avenue • Watana Pediatric Dentistry 303-740-7088 • Iritani Orthodontics 303-773-6969
denverorthopedo.com • Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., One Saturday Per Month 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
The importance of quality dental care is critical to the health
of every individual. Wouldn’t it be convenient if you could
receive both personalized pediatric dental and orthodontic
care at the same location? Patra Watana Pediatric Dentistry &
Iritani Orthodontics is a family-owned practice that prides
themselves on treating patients like they are part of the family.
Dr. Patra Watana and Dr. Mark Iritani, a wife and husband
team, started practicing in the Village in August 1992. On
the pediatric dental side, Dr. Watana provides dentistry for
infants, toddlers, adolescents, and patients with special
healthcare needs. Her services include sealants, tooth-color
fillings, baby root canals, crowns, and extractions. She offers
laughing gas as well as general anesthesia. Dr. Iritani provides
braces and Invisalign clear aligners for kids, teens, and adults.
Orthodontic consultations are free, and they are happy to
give second opinions. They have both embraced technology
using 3D scanning, indirect bonding for placing braces, 3D
printing of digital models, and in-office aligner fabrication.
Dr. Iritani and Dr. Watana chose to practice in Greenwood
Village because they had already decided to live in the Village
because of the excellent school district. Their children, Dr.
Matt and Dr. Megan, are fourth generation Coloradans and
were raised going to
Cottonwood Elementary
School, Campus Middle
School, and Cherry Creek
High School. After 30 years
of practicing in the Village,
both Dr. Matt and Dr.
Megan will be following in
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PG. 16 GV NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022
BUSINESS
NEW GV
businesses
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
OF CPA, LLC
5401 South Park Terrace Avenue,
Suite 308A
720-938-0490
COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Subsentio, LLC
5200 DTC Parkway, Suite 520
720-213-5571
COUNSELING AND ACADEMIC
TESTING SERVICES
Mountain Vista Psychology
6635 South Dayton, Suite 140
720-583-9332
DENTISTRY
Mollner Denistry Landmark, PLLC
5351 South Roslyn Street
720-619-0008
ENGINEERING CONSULTING
Jacobs Engineering Group
6312 South Fiddlers Green Circle,
Suite 300 North
828-578-3500
IT CONSULTING
Pinnacle Technical
Resources, Incorporated
6399 South Fiddlers Green Circle,
Suite 600
214-740-2424
LAW FIRM
Beltzer Bangert Gunnell, LLP
5420 South Quebec Street,
Suite 103
720-576-7225
MED SPA
MD Body and Med Spa
7939 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 210
303-220-1100
MINING
TK Mining Technologies
USA, Incorporated
6400 South Fiddlers Green Circle
303-770-0808
ONLINE RETAILER — MATTRESSES
Nolah Technologies, LLC
5500 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,
Suite 130
303-407-8205
REAL ESTATE
Avodah Management, LLC
5261 South Quebec Street,
Suite 180
720-514-9952
Cupcakes & Crunches, LLC
5677 Park Place, Unit 311D
720-220-8335
Elevated Title
8480 East Orchard Road, Suite 4000
720-734-2767
Hines GS Properties, LLC
5575 DTC Boulevard
303-628-1130
Invitation Homes
5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 105
972-421-3670
Parc at Greenwood
Village Apartments
5500 DTC Parkway
720-644-0762
REALTOR
deBarros, Incorporated
6020 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,
Suite 100
303-709-3100
RECOVERY HOME
VL Recovery Housing, LLC
5600 South Quebec Street,
Suite B-126
720-206-4648
RESTAURANT
Chiang Mai Thai Kitchen
9555 East Arapahoe Road,
Suite 11
720-985-1789
Honey Fish
6575 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard
720-534-1335
Tea Plus
4690 South Yosemite Street, Suite A
720-757-9205
STAFFING AGENCY FOR
NURSES AND CNAS
IntelyCare, Incorporated
5200 South Quebec Street
617-971-8344
TAX SERVICES
Mining Tax Plan, LLC
7800 East Orchard Road, Suite 260
303-955-4968
TECHONOLOGY
SERVICES PROVIDER
World Wide Technology
Holding Company, LLC
6200 South Syracuse Way
314-569-7000
UNDER NEW
MANAGEMENT
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Orion Consult Group, LLC
8400 East Prentice Avenue
720-822-6265
RESTAURANT
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
8547 East Arapahoe Road
303-714-5555
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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their parent’s footsteps and working with them to take over
their practices. Dr. Matt states, “It has been my dream for 25
years to become a dentist. My sister and I will continue my
parent’s legacy in the Village because they have built strong
bonds within this great community over the years. We are
proud to continue these roots in Greenwood Village.”
Both Dr. Iritani and Dr. Matt teach in the orthodontic
residency program at the University of Colorado School of
Dental Medicine. Together they have 30+ years of experience
and are board certified by the American Board of
Orthodontics. Dr. Iritani was the past president of the
Colorado Orthodontic Association. Dr. Watana is on staff at
the Children’s Hospital and is a former faculty member at the
dentist school as well. Dr. Megan will be finishing her
pediatric residency program in Houston in June 2022.
Their newly built-out office is located at 8925 East Union
Avenue in the Union Exchange shopping center located at
East Union Avenue and South Yosemite Street. They are
excited to open the doors of their new office space in March
2022 and they are looking forward to taking care of their
customers at their new “home” in the Village. They offer
same day appointments so you may get your dentistry and
orthodontic needs met at the same time. They can better
coordinate extractions, restorative work, and space
management because treatment is in the same office. They
can also provide more effective dental cleanings because they
can remove your orthodontic wires before your dental
cleaning.
Their business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.
until 5 p.m. and one Saturday a month from 7:30 a.m. until
2 p.m. They are closed on Sundays. Visit their website at
denverorthopedo.com for more information about their
pediatric dentistry and orthodontic practice. Patra Watana
Pediatric Dentistry may be reached by telephone at
303-740-7088 and Iritani Orthodontics may be reached by
telephone at 303-773-6969.
Their practice would like to thank all their patients and
families for their continued support through many years of
practice in Greenwood Village. If you are not currently a
patient and are looking for exceptional customer service with
a high standard of care for your family, then reach out to
Patra Watana Pediatric Dentistry & Iritani Orthodontics for
“dentistry for your family from their family!” GV
FEBRUARY 2022 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 17
GENERAL INTEREST
COVID-19 UPDATE — WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!
BOARD OF HEALTH VOTES TO
END MASK REQUIREMENTS
Tri-County Health Department Public Health Orders
requiring masks in public indoor spaces, schools and child
care facilities in Adams and Arapahoe counties are both set to
expire as of February 5, 2022.
Due to rapidly improving COVID-19 conditions, vaccine
availability as well as a wide range of effective prevention
measures available to our schools and community —
including the
availability of highquality
masks, rapid
testing, good
ventilation, and
having people stay
home when they
are sick — the
Board decided that
this was an
appropriate time to
end masking
requirements via public health order and to allow schools and
communities to decide what works best in their contexts.
For more information, visit tchd.org.
FREE COVID-19 TESTS
AVAILABLE
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four (4) free athome
COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders
will usually ship in 7-12 days. Visit covidtests.gov.
KN95 MASKS AVAILABLE
IN COLORADO
To mitigate the spread of
COVID-19, the State is
offering KN95 and surgical
grade masks for free at
public libraries and other
community sites across the
State. There is a limit of
five (5) masks per
person/month. In Arapahoe County, masks can be obtained
at specific libraries of the Arapahoe Library District. Visit
arapahoelibraries.org. For information on other locations in
the State, visit covid19.colorado.gov/freemasks. GV
PG. 18 GV NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022
ARTS AND RECREATION
RECREATION programming
For more information
call the Parks, Trails, and
Recreation Department
at 303-486-5773.
ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT SOFTBALL
Get active and have fun in a great environment to be with
family, friends and co-workers. Teams are welcome to bring
refreshments. New fences!
Day and Dates:
Monday Coed: May 23 – August 8
(10 games + single elimination tournament)
Wednesday Coed: May 24 – August 9
(10 games + single elimination tournament)
Thursday Men’s: May 25 – August 10
(10 games + single elimination tournament)
Time: 6 or 7 p.m. game times
Ages: 18 years and older
Fee: $350 per team (10 games + tournament)
Limit: 12 teams per night
Location: Village Greens Park,
9501 East Union Avenue
ADULT KICKBALL
Get some exercise while reliving your playground glory days
in a friendly game of kickball. Teams are coed and must have
minimum of eight players and maximum of 11 players on
the field with unlimited lineup. Teams may have a maximum
of 6 men on the field.
When: Tuesdays, June 7 – July 26
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Ages: 16 years and older
Fee: $100 per team
(7 game guarantee & prizes for winners)
Location: Village Greens Park,
9501 East Union Avenue
ADULT VOLLEYBALL
The outdoor volleyball program is coed grass court league.
Staff offers both competitive and recreational leagues for
varying levels of play. Coed teams with at least two women
are invited to participate. Nets are supplied by the Village
and participates are welcome to bring refreshments. Please
bring your own ball.
When: Wednesdays, June 8 – July 27
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Ages: 16 years and older
Fee: $100 per team
(7 game guarantee & prizes for winners)
Location: Village Greens Park,
9501 East Union Avenue
FOCUS 50 AND SENIOR PROGRAMMING
Upcoming Schedule:
February 7 – Chuck Parsons Exhibit in the Gallery
February 14 – Valentine’s Day Party
February 21 – Presidents Day no class
February 28 – Jean Sidinger I Search of Owls Book Discussion
March 7 – Poetry
March 14 – St. Pat’s Day and Tap Dancing Demo
March 21 – Game Day
March 28 – Spring Break – No class
FEBRUARY 2022 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 19
ARTS AND RECREATION
RECREATION programming
For more information
call the Parks, Trails, and
Recreation Department
at 303-486-5773.
SPRING YOUTH SPORT PROGRAMS
Greenwood Village’s recreation programs offer a variety of fun experiences for youth, teens and adults. Come play with us!
View our current and upcoming classes by visiting www.greenwoodvillage.com/rec.
For questions regarding any of our programs, feel free to call 303-486-5773.
YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL
Head to the park for high energy filled flag football
program with rushing, passing, catching and a whole
lot of fun!
Day and Dates: Tuesday and Thursdays,
March 1, 3, 8, 10
Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.
Ages: 6 to 9 years old
Fee: $40 — All equipment provided
Limit: 20 players
Location: Silo Park, 9300 East Orchard Road
SPRING BREAK YOUTH SPORTS
Not going away for Spring Break? Come out and play!
Join us at Silo Park for miscellaneous games such as,
flag football, dodge ball, ultimate frisbee and various
other recess games. No equipment is necessary.
Bring a friend and come on over!
The program is subject to weather conditions.
Day and Dates: Monday through Thursday,
March 14 through March 17
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages: 6 to 12 years old
Fee: $2.50 per day/per participant —
All equipment provided
Limit: 20 participants per day
Location: Silo Park,
9300 East Orchard Road
YOUTH BASKETBALL
Learn the basic skills of basketball through a variety of fun games
that teach dribbling, shooting and game experiences.
Day and Dates: Tuesdays, April 12, 19, 26
Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.
Ages: 6 to 9 years old
Fee: $30 — All equipment provided
Limit: 20 players
Location: Tommy Davis Park (Basketball court)
9200 East Orchard Road
YOUTH
WIFFLE BALL
Swing into Spring! Play
wiffle ball games every
week.
New teams organized every
game.
Day and Dates:
Thursdays,
April 14, 21, 28
Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.
Ages: 7 to 12 years old
Fee: $30 —
All equipment provided
Limit: 20 players
Location: Silo Park,
9300 East Orchard Road
PEE WEE SOCCER
Experience the game of soccer in a fun, relaxed environment with
your friends. Dribbling, passing, shooting and playing games will be
introduced to the participants.
Parents are welcome to stay and watch.
Day and Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 22, 24, 29, 31
April 5, 7
Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.
Ages: 4 to 6 years old
Fee: $40 per person — All equipment provided
Limit: 20 participants
Location: Silo Park, 9300 East Orchard Road
PG. 20 GV NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022
ARTS AND RECREATION
ART
programs
Register online at
greenwoodvillage.com/art
For more information call the the Curtis Center for the Arts at 303-797-1779.
Not going anywhere for Spring Break? Stop by the Curtis
Center for the Arts to create fun and unique hands-on art
projects. This year our theme is fantasy, and we will be
creating works of art featuring our favorite fantasy
creatures that will include dragons, fairies, and unicorns.
Each day will feature a different art project and kids can
pick which project they want to do, or they can do all of
them! Get creative with us over Spring Break!
Both the morning and afternoon sessions will feature the same
project. Participants are only allowed to register for one
session and not both sessions.
When: Monday, March 14 through Friday, March 18
Times:
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1 to 3 p.m.
Days, Dates and Projects:
Monday, March 14 – Dragon Eyes
Tuesday, March 15 – Fairy/Dungeon Doors
Wednesday, March 16 – Ceramic Birdhouses and
Woodland Creatures
Presented by Arts on Fire
Thursday, March 17 – Mythical Wings
Friday, March 18 – Dragon/Unicorn Paintings
Fee: $25 for each program — All supplies provided
Instructor: Lauren Brant with special guests Arts on Fire
Age Requirement: 6 to 12 years old
FEBRUARY 2022 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 21
ARTS AND RECREATION
ART programs
Register online at
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 cannot make a class during the week, join us in the evenings or on a Saturday.
Please review your receipt and the website for information regarding current COVID-19 policies for classes at the Curtis Center.
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
COLLAGE WORKSHOP
When: Saturday,
February 12
Time:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $75 —
All supplies
provided
Instructor:
Behnaz Ahmadian
IT BEGINS WITH
A DRAWING
When: Tuesdays, February 15
through March 8
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $80
Instructor: Christa MacFarlane
CASUAL
WATERCOLOR
When: Thursday, February 17
through March 24
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $100
Instructor: Renee Reese
ABSTRACT COLORADO:
SKETCHING CRASH COURSE
When: Saturday, February 26
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $50
Instructor: Christian Dore
PASTEL LANDSCAPE
PAINTING
When: Tuesday, March 1
through March 29
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $100
Instructor: Cliff Austin
DIVE INTO ACRYLICS
When: Saturday, March 5 and Sunday,
March 6
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $100
Instructor: Julia Rymer
ALTERNATIVE
PRINTMAKING
TECHNIQUES
When:
Saturday,
March 12
and
Sunday,
March 13
Time:
9 a.m. to
4 p.m.
Fee: $200 —
All supplies
provided
Instructor:
Victoria
Eubanks
PG. 22 GV NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022
ARTS AND RECREATION
YOUTH ART CLASSES
AFTER SCHOOL ART STUDIO
Tuesday, February 15 – Pop Art Hearts (ages 8 to 12)
Wednesday, February 16 – Abstract Painting with
Water and Glue
Tuesday, February 22 – Starry Night Destinations
Tuesday, March 1 – Fun with Inks
Tuesday, March 8 – Button Shamrocks
Tuesday, March 22 – Mixed Up Cherries
Tuesday, March 29 – Flight of the Butterfly
Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $25 for each program — All supplies provided
Age Requirement: 6 to 12 years old
Instructor: Lauren Brant and Roese Ramp
PEE WEE ART
When: Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
February 9 and 23 – Button Hearts
March 9 and 30 – Marble Shamrocks
Fee: $25 for each class —
All supplies provided
Age Requirement:
3 to 6 years old with caregiver
Instructor: Lauren Brant
CREATURE CREATIONS
When: Thursdays, March 3 and 10
Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $75 — All supplies provided
Age Requirement: 8 to 14 years old
Instructor: Maggie Stewart
FEBRUARY 2022 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 23
6060 South Quebec Street
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591
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PERMIT #799
ARTS AND RECREATION
ART events
GALLERY HOURS
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779
PG. 24 GV NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022