may 2013 greenwood village newsletter

POLICE DEPARTMENT ACHIEVES CRIME REDUCTIONS IN 2012 One of the reasons why people live, work, and visitGreenwood Village is because of their ongoing enjoyment

and sense of security in their homes andneighborhoods. This sense of comfort for peoplealso extends to learning in schools, traveling onVillage roadways, and greeting customers attheir places of business.

As you will read on page 10 of this Newsletter,the Police Department released its crimestatistics for 2012. I am excited to report thatcrime in the Village has decreased over the pastthree years. Our Village is safer because of theproactive efforts of our Police Department. Justas important to ensure the Police Department’ssuccess are the efforts of our residents andbusinesses to watch out for their neighbors andreport suspicious activity. Several of the crimes

committed in the Village have been solved because of theincreased awareness of citizens to keep their neighborhoodscrime free and call the Police. Being aware of yoursurroundings and activity in your neighborhood will benefitall of us. Never hesitate to call 9-1-1. If something does notfeel or look right, it probably is not what it should be.

GRAND OPENING OF VILLAGE GREENS NORTH PARKIf you didn’t get a chance to stop by for the grand opening ofVillage Greens North Park on April 27, I encourage you totake time now that the weather is nice and visit our newadditional park this spring. Village Greens North Park makes

a great outing for the entire family to enjoy the naturalenvironment and experience some amazing adventurousopportunities you can’t find in any other park. You can readmore about the grand opening and see photos of thecelebration on page 17 of the Newsletter. Village GreensNorth Park is located at 9301 E. Union Avenue.

VOLUNTEERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE Volunteers are not paid because they are priceless. I extendour deepest appreciation to Contech Engineered Solutionsand Environmental Resources Management (ERM). Contech

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MAYOR RONreports

Ron [email protected]

Have some ideas or suggestions to share about living orworking in Greenwood Village? Walk and talk with Mayor Ron Rakowsky at Westlands Park, 5701 S. Quebec Street, onTuesday, May 21 and at Tommy Davis Park, Swim Club Lot,9200 E. Orchard Road on Thursday, May 16 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (weather permitting). Registration is not required.For more information, please call the Mayor’s Office at 303-486-5745. Check for updates of the monthly schedule forRamble with Ron at www.greenwoodvillage.com.

RAMBLE WITH RON IN MAY

Former City Councilmember Gary Kleeman officially openedVillage Greens North Park.

Staff of Contech Engineered Solutions at Village Greens NorthPark.

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Engineered Solutions volunteered their time to clean upVillage Greens North Park the day before the grand opening.In addition, ERM on the same day worked with our PublicWorks Department to plant a tree in the Caley detentionpond area. It is companies like Contech Engineered Solutionsand ERM and their remarkable staffs that don’t sit back andwait for a community to get better by itself — they getinvolved. Thanks Contech Engineered Solutions and ERM!

ARAPAHOE COUNTY MAYORSAND COMMISSIONERS YOUTH AWARDS As parents, adults and leaders in our community, we have arole in our society to help guide our young people and mostimportantly, always recognize them for their achievements. InApril, I had the privilege of participating in the ArapahoeCounty Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards program.The mission of the program is to identify and recognizeteenagers who have overcome significant personal obstaclesand rise to the challenges life has presented to them. Some

examples of the adversity the teens have overcome includeliving with economic hardship, overcoming physical or

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Leslie [email protected]

T.J. [email protected]

NOT SURE WHO YOURELECTED OFFICIALS ARE?

Obtain a list of your state and national governmentrepresentatives at www.arapahoevotes.com

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Jerry [email protected]

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Gary [email protected]

Bette [email protected]

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Photo by Anthony Camera

Mayor Rakowsky with St. Mary’s Academy student KennedeReese and her mother at Arapahoe County Youth Awards dinner.

continued from page 3emotional challenges, living with a disability, providingfinancial or emotional support to family, caring for a sick orelderly parent, losing or living without a parent or sibling, orhaving English spoken as a second language at home. Twenty-four teens were recognized from various schools throughoutArapahoe County. Their focus, perseverance and couragemade them true heroes of our community. On behalf ofGreenwood Village, we wish you the very best life has to offer!

FISHING DERBY CANCELED It is unfortunate that we had to cancel the Fishing Derby atTommy Davis Park scheduled for April 27 due to themalfunction of a sanitary sewer line in the vicinity of CaleyAvenue and South Boston Street. Although the pond wasstocked with fish, as a preventative measure to protect thehealth of our community, we asked residents to stay awayfrom the water until further notice. This included the pondsat Caley Avenue and Bridgewater Apartments. Today, theponds are now open and residents can fish at Tommy Davis

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MAYOR RONreportspond, with a valid fishing license. If you catch a tagged fish,bring the tag to City Hall and claim your prize! There are 10tagged fish in the pond just waiting to be caught.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY RECORD COLLECTION In April, the Greenwood Village Police Departmentparticipated in National Drug Take Back Day. Over 322pounds of unused and expired prescription medications werecollected. Since the Police Department has participated inthis event, 1,597 pounds of prescription drugs have beenremoved from our community. This event addresses a vitalpublic safety, health and environmental issue eliminatingmedicines that languish in home cabinets. Those unuseddrugs are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse.Don’t worry if you missed this event. We will have anotherDrug Take Back Day event later this year. GGVV

RULES OF THE ROAD FOR FUN VEHICLES As the weather gets nicer and the days get longer, residentsfrequently have questions about the legality of ridingscooters, mopeds, segways and driving golf carts withinGreenwood Village.

MOPEDS AND SCOOTERSIn Colorado, a moped or scooter is defined as a two-wheeledvehicle that does not have an engine capacity of over 50cc’sand cannot go more than 30 miles per hour on a flat surface.Most scooters and mopeds fall under this category, thoughsome are powerful enough to fall under the definition of amotorcycle. Mopeds and scooters must be registered with theColorado Department of Motor Vehicle and the driver musthave a valid driver’s license. You do not need a motorcycleendorsement to ride a moped. Mopeds and scooters cannotbe driven on any interstate highway.

SEGWAYSSegways are not allowed to be used on any public roadway.Segways can be used on sidewalks, trails and bike paths,unless otherwise posted (i.e. no motorized vehicles).

Segways are not allowed on any roadway in Greenwood Village.

GOLF CARTSGolf carts are not allowed to be driven on any public road,sidewalk or bike path in the Village.

For more information, please call the Police Department at303-773-2525. GGVV

24Mini Art MastersCurtis • 10 a.m.& 12:30 p.m.

Adult SoftballVillage Greens

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Study Session6 p.m. • City HallMeeting 7 p.m.

Adult SoftballVillage Greens

M-Th • 6-8 p.m.

25Fun In The SunArt In The Park

Silo Park

PTR CommissionCity Hall • 7 p.m.

Softball • Kickball

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Adult Coed 4v4Summer Volleyball

Village Greens6-8 p.m.

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Silo Park

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Curtis Center5:30-7 p.m.

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GVAHC Meeting6:30 p.m.

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june2013Visit WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM for more informationInformation is subject to change

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HUNTINGTON-CALEY CORRIDOROPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN FIRST PUBLIC MEETINGSCHEDULED FOR MAY 29 The first public meeting for theHuntington-Caley Corridor Open SpaceMaster Planning process will be onWednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room atCity Hall (6060 S. Quebec St.). During the first publicmeeting for the Huntington-Caley project, the Village, incoordination with the consultant, will review the goals forthe project and brainstorm potential park amenities andfeatures for the site with citizens. The Village’s consultant will

provide background information about the project siteincluding a brief review of the findings regarding possible siteopportunities and constraints, a review of the GoldsmithGulch trail system, and a review of the surrounding areaincluding nearby parks and trails. Part of the discussion, willbe a review of potential trail alignments and connections.

The Huntington-Caley Corridor includes the site of theformer Onslager and Metro Church of God properties thatwere purchased by the Village in 1998 and 1999. The parcelswere rezoned to open space by the City Council in 2001.The study area also consists of Huntington Park and theCaley Pond Open Space.

The final Master Plan for the Huntington-Caley Corridorwill identify recommended future improvements to the sitewhich will be determined through public input, review bythe Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission, and approvalby the City Council. The Master Plan will help the Villageplan the future vision and sense of place for this importantopen space corridor. Elements of the Master Plan process tobe determined and evaluated include:• The desired use of the property (active versus passive);• Regional trail connectivity;• Preservation of the wetland corridor;• Wildlife and vegetation;• Restoration of the land;• Structural improvements; and• Protection of scenic views.

The Village was awarded a Planning Grant from ArapahoeCounty Open Spaces in 2012 that will assist in thedevelopment of a Master Plan for the Huntington-CaleyCorridor. This open space corridor consists of 15-acres ofopen space and vacant land east of Yosemite Street at CaleyAvenue in District 3. The grant was $50,000 and requires aVillage match of $5,000.

For more information, please call Eric Ensey, Parks, Trails,and Open Space Analyst, at 303-486-5743. GGVV


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Master Plan area for the Huntington-Caley Corridor.

PROGRAMS IN MAYGreenwood Village Mayor’s Show: Senior Life: Growing Up Together Seniors and caregivers will be confrontedwith challenges and difficult decisions thatneed to be made regarding their quality oflife. On this special edition of the Mayor’sShow, local experts will share their insightson topics critical to seniors. Also see howsome seniors in Greenwood Village areliving and enjoying life to the fullest. It’s aprogram you and your loved ones do notwant to miss. Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Colorado Connected Produced by the Colorado Communicationsand Utility Alliance (CCUA), the programfeatures programs on regional issues. Air Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

On Call For Colorado The Colorado Academy of Family

Physicians (CAFP) presents this programfeaturing five member physicians covering arange of myths and facts relating to health. Air Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Jazz Cardio Strength StretchA powerfully fun and effective workout thatwill lift your spirits, strengthen your heart,muscles, and core. You’ll get a healthy doseof cardio, strength and stretch moves andfinish up feeling energized for the start andend of your day.Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Do you have a comment aboutprogramming on GVTV Channel 8? Pleasecall Melissa Gallegos, Public InformationOfficer, at 303-486-5749. GGVV

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GVTVchannel 8AVAILABLE ON COMCASTCABLE IN GREENWOODVILLAGE, GVTV CHANNEL8 IS AVAILABLE 24HOURS A DAY, SEVENDAYS A WEEK,PROVIDINGINFORMATION ANDPROGRAMMINGREGARDING ISSUES ANDEVENTS IN THE VILLAGEAND THE DENVERREGION. FOR A LIST OFPROGRAMS AIRING ONCHANNEL 8, PLEASEREFER TO THISSCHEDULE OR VISITWWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM FOR ACOMPLETE LISTING ANDDESCRIPTION OFPROGRAMS.


Archives of the Mayor’s Show and GV Kids, Ink!®

can be seen at www.greenwoodvillage.com or on the Greenwood Village Channel on YouTube.

THIS MONTHON THEMAYOR’SSHOW, IT’SALL ABOUTSENIORS!• Health Care and

Wellness • Recreation

Opportunities • Transportation Options • Assisted Living

Facilities and LongTerm Care

Check GVTV 8 schedulefor air times.

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MAKING A differenceRESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILYRECYCLING UPDATE IMPORTANT TIPS YOU MAY NOT KNOW Greenwood Village provides trash collection services toresidents of single family homes through Republic Serviceson a weekly basis. As part of the trash service, single familyrecycling is provided every other week on the same day asyour regularly scheduled trash pickup.

Here are some tips to help you sort through acceptable itemsfor recycling: Plastics That Do Not Have Triangles If the plastic item does not have the triangle marking, then itis not recyclable. It may be made out of recycled material andbe at its life span. This is trash.

AluminumAluminum foil has to be clean before you can include withyour recyclables. If there is grease or food on the foil, it mustbe discarded in the trash. Aluminum cans and rinsed pie tinsare acceptable.

Pizza Boxes Minor grease stains are acceptable. If there is excessiveamounts of grease, cheese, and toppings, place in the trash.The foil sheet included in the pizza box should be discardedin the trash.

Junk Mail If you can tear it, then throw it in for recycle. Tyvek plasticovernight or mailing folders are not acceptable.

Magazines And Catalogs Please discard plastic bags, CDs and magnets.

CHECK OUT OUR UPDATED WEBSITE! www.greenwoodvillage.com“My Connections” Web users can nowcustomize theirviewing experienceby clicking “log in”on the MyConnections (MyDashboard) bar at thetop of the home pagescreen. Users maycreate a login for thesite or use theirFacebook profile toaccess MyConnections. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywordsthey would like to see most often, including calendars, news items and emergencyalerts. Site users can also save favorite pages within My Connections, encouraging morefrequent visits and making important information even easier to find. Check out MyConnections and customize your own page at www.greenwoodvillage.com.

For more information or comments about the updated Village Website, please call theCity Manager’s Office at 303-486-5745.

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BELLEVIEW AND UNIVERSITYINTERSECTION

WORK TO BEGIN THIS SUMMER This July, the ColoradoDepartment ofTransportation (CDOT) willbegin a construction projectto improve the surface atthe Belleview Avenue andUniversity Boulevardintersection, as well asperform some minormodifications to theoperations at theintersection. Traffic delaysand impacts are expectedwith this project as traffic lanes will need to be closed periodically throughout theduration of the project to accommodate the construction.

For more information on the project, please call CDOT at 303-757-9459. Look for moreinformation about the project and a website to track the progress of the project andupdates on detours and lane closures in the June Newsletter.

Newspaper The entire newspaper, including theinserts and ads are accepted.

Office PaperAll types of paper are accepted. If youcan tear it, it is acceptable forrecycling.

How To Clean Recyclables Rinse recyclables out. Shampoobottles should be rinsed out three tofour times to get the majority of thesoap out. Rinse out any residual foodproducts inside cans and jars. Paperlabels on jars, metal and glass canremain. Throw away lids which areusually not recyclable.

Oil, Pesticide And Hazardous Material Bottles Please — no oil, pesticide, orhazardous material bottles. To disposeof your hazardous materials, residentsmay participate in the Village’sResidential Household WasteCollection Program by calling 1-800-449-7587.

For more information on single familytrash and recycling services in theVillage or to receive a free, 95-gallonrecycle container, please call PublicWorks at 303-708-6100. GGVV

TRASH SCHEDULEFOR 2013 HOLIDAYS

The following holidays are observed in2013. If your normal trash service dayfalls on or after a holiday (that sameweek), your trash pickup will be oneday later. For more information, pleasecall Public Works at 303-708-6100.

Memorial Day — Monday, May 27

Independence Day — Thursday, July 4

Labor Day — Monday, September 2

Thanksgiving — Thursday, November 28

Christmas Day — Wednesday, December 25

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2012 CRIMESTATISTICSRELEASED POLICE DEPARTMENTSAYS VILLAGE REMAINS SAFE The Police Department, through theirstrategic operations and communityprograms, works to ensure the safetyof the community. In April 2013, thePolice Department released crimestatistics for 2012 and statistics basedon a three-year average.

Over the past three years, some crimeactivity has remained consistent, whileserious crimes such as robberies, injuryaccidents, automobile thefts, and carbreak-ins have decreased. In 2012, theVillage experienced an increase inthefts, which in many cases wereidentity theft and fraud relatedincidents.

Although it is difficult to determineexactly why crime increases ordecreases, the Police Department usesa variety of tactics to increase publicsafety and proactively reduce crime.

The department’s use of crime data tomonitor trends and developdeployment strategies has provedsuccessful over the department’sprevious efforts of making random orarbitrary decisions to address crime.The deployment strategy meeting isknown as Strategic IntelligenceDeployment Accountability Planning(SIDAP) and it is being evaluated forpossible inclusion in other agencies.

Notable accomplishments for thePolice Department in 2012 include

the successful identification and arrestsof several suspects who had committedresidential burglaries in the Village,which also led to solving dozens ofresidential burglaries around the metroarea. Increasing police presence inneighborhoods, while handlingincreased calls for service, has alsoassisted the department to focusresources on neighborhoods that aretargeted frequently by crime which hasresulted in the deterrent of criminalactivity. At the end of 2012, the PoliceDepartment became fully staffedwhich afforded them the opportunityto increase patrolling efforts andresponse times in areas where increasedcrime activity exists with an eyetoward thorough criminalinvestigations.

Lastly, the department’s effort to joinforces with members of the communityfor problem solving and preventionstrategies has been recognized as themajor contributor to addressingcriminal activity in both residential andcommercial areas. Greenwood Village isa safer community because of programssuch as the Citizens’ Police Academy,and proactive communication withresidents, neighborhood associations,hotel groups, and business owners andmanagers. GGVV

CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE2012 CRIME STATISTICS THREE YEAR AVERAGE

ENSURING A SAFE community2012 CRIME STATISTICS

ACCESS CRIME DATA FORYOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

WWW.CRIMEREPORTS.COM

The Police Department has made the Village’s crimestatistics available online. Visitwww.greenwoodvillage.com and click on Departments,Police Department, and Crime Reports. Enter your homeor business address and you can view crime data in yourneighborhood based on the date range and crime type.Crime data is updated every day and contains up to sixmonths of data online. For more information, please callthe Police Department at 303-773-2525.

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SIGN UP FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT YOUTH ACADEMYMONDAY, JUNE 10-FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013The Greenwood Village Police Department will host itsannual Summer Youth Academy for students between 14 and18 years of age. The purpose of the Summer Youth Academyis to provide a variety of presentations on the operations ofthe Greenwood Village Police Department and to shareexperiences with the youth of the community. The YouthAcademy will give young people a better understanding ofpolice operations in their community through activeparticipation, communication, and cooperation. TheGreenwood Village Police Officers conducting the sessionsshare the unique opportunity to interact with youth and heartheir perception of how the Police Department is servingtheir needs.

There is no cost to attend. Residency is not required.Enrollment numbers are limited.

The Youth Academy will cover a wide range of lawenforcement topics including but not limited to:• Police Communications• Patrol Procedures• Traffic & D.U.I. Enforcement• Traffic Accident Investigation• Criminal Investigations / Crime Lab• Conflict Resolution• Witness/Observation Skills• Safe Driving Skills• Use of Force Issues

The Youth Academy consists of five sessions beginningMonday, June 10, 2013. The sessions will be held each dayfrom 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at City Hall in the CommunityRoom. Some sessions will be held away from City Hall.

Transportation to these locations will be provided by thePolice Department. Parents must arrange for transportationof their child to and from City Hall each day. The finalsession will be a luncheon for participants on Friday, June 14,2013. Each attendee who completes the Youth Academy willreceive a certificate of attendance.

Participants must commit to attending all sessions offered inorder to benefit from the Youth Academy program. Parents mustcomplete and submit a waiver of liability and consent toparticipate forms prior to a student being allowed to attend.

Applications to attend are available at Greenwood VillageCity Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village,CO 80111, or online at www.greenwoodvillage.com on thePolice Home Page under the Village News Flash section. Formore information, please call the Village School ResourceOfficers, at 303-486-8209, or email [email protected]. GGVV

The Youth Academy gives young people an inside look at Policeoperations.

The GVPDworks withmembersof thecommunityfor problemsolving andpreventionstrategiesof crimein bothresidentialandcommercialareas.

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PAVEMENT WORK BEGAN IN MAY The Village’s high quality roadwaynetwork is a result of employing athorough Pavement ManagementProgram. This consists of gatheringsurface distress data from routineinspections, processing thatinformation to determine the overallrating for each pavement section andfinally applying the right treatment tothe right road at the right time. Thisengineering process determines thestreets scheduled to be maintainedeach year.

CAUSES OF PAVEMENTDETERIORATIONThe two primary causes for theformation of distresses in asphalt

pavement are structural loading andenvironmental exposure.Environmental pavement distressesare caused by oxidation of the asphaltbinder in the pavement fromexposure to the air, sun and waterwhich results in the pavementbecoming less flexible. This in turnresults in cracks in the pavement,mostly across the width of thepavement. If left untreated, the crackswould allow moisture into theunderlying sub-grade which can thencause structural failures andsubsequently potholes.

Structural distresses, usually in theform of the many interconnectingcracks forming small broken pieces onthe surface (known as alligatorcracking), are caused by fatigue of thepavement section. This can come fromisolated sub-grade problems or from

extensive cycles of loading that exceedthe design life of the pavement.

2013 PAVEMENTSTRATEGIES ANDSCHEDULE Pavement maintenance strategies aregrouped into three categories;preservation, rehabilitation andreconstruction. Preservation strategiesare low cost treatments placed whilethe pavement is still in good conditionto prevent the onset of environmentaldistresses which would lead to morecostly damage, similar to painting yourhouse before the siding is damaged.The second category, rehabilitation,consists of repairing existing distressesand removing and replacing the topsurface to add additional strength to apavement structure that is showingsigns of degradation. The final strategyis full reconstruction which is donewhen a pavement has structurallyfailed due to the repeated loadingbeyond its designed service life.

Each of these maintenance categorieswill be employed in 2013 as 29 lanemiles of the Village’s total 224 networklane miles are planned for treatment(see map). One lane mile is consideredone lane wide by one mile so a fourlane road, one mile long would be fourlane miles.

Work began in May and will proceedthrough October. Notices will bemailed to adjacent property ownersand onsite information signs will beplaced on non-residential streets toprovide specific scheduling and trafficcontrol information.

For further information please contactJohn Wannigman, Public Works Roads Manager, at 303-708-6139 orby e-mail at [email protected]. GGVV

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Final compaction and placement of pavement markings on a recently rehabilitated street.

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2013 CONCRETEREPAIR PROJECTUNDER WAY The quality concrete you find inGreenwood Village is a result of theVillage’s efforts to maintain the safetyand overall appearance in the Village.Construction activities associated withthe Village’s Concrete Repair Project(CRP) will begin in June. The CRPincludes concrete improvements suchas curb and gutter, ramps, sidewalksand concrete infrastructure ahead ofthe 2013 pavement preservation andrejuvenation projects. This alsoincludes concrete infrastructure inparks and trails. The Village also hasan on-call service contract forunexpected and emergency work thatcomes up throughout the year whichmay include corrective work for thirdparty contractors.

Each year, the Village determines theschedule for replacement based on theanticipated pavement treatment andan inventory that rates the conditionof the concrete. The rating system

evaluates factors such as ponding,fractures, spalling and any structuresthat are partially or completelymissing. The purpose of the project isto prevent further damage to theexisting concrete, improve the safetyand accessibility of sidewalks andadjacent concrete and improve theappearance of the public right-of-wayand parks. As part of the CRP, theVillage will respond to on call reports

regarding damaged concrete. Theconcrete will be evaluated and repaireddepending on the rating received.

To report damaged concrete, pleasecontact Public Works at 303-708-6100 or if you have anyquestions about the CRP, please callWanda DeVargas, Project Manager at303-708-6140 or [email protected]. GGVV

Placement of new sidewalk and flagstone retaining wall.

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ENHANCING OUR communityUNDERGROUNDINGPROJECT MOVESAHEAD IN RURALGREENWOOD In March, the City Council approvedthe formation of the Rural ColoradoBoulevard Local Improvement District(LID) for an area in Rural GreenwoodVillage to underground electric andtelephone lines. The formation of theLID was a result of 12 propertyowners petitioning the Village to forma LID to have their utilitiesundergrounded. LIDs are a financingmechanism for property owners tohave public improvements completed.The Village pays for the improvementsup front and the property ownersbenefiting from the improvements payback the Village through a specialassessment on their property taxes overa number of years.

The Rural Colorado Boulevard LocalImprovement District includes thearea bounded by East Garden Avenue,South Colorado Boulevard, East PlatteAvenue, the High Line Canal and EastLong Avenue. Approximately 25power poles and 3,500 feet ofoverhead line will be converted tounderground. In addition the privateservice connections (the lines from thepower poles to the individual homes),will be undergrounded. The cost ofthe project, per property, is estimatedat $28,565. The project will begin thissummer.

The burial of power lines occurs inGreenwood Village through theVillage Utility UndergroundingProgram or the creations of LIDs. TheVillage commenced with theundergrounding of electric facilities in

1992 as part of its electric franchiseagreement with Xcel Energy whichprovided for the establishment offunds for converting overhead powerlines to underground (placing themunder the street and/or sidewalk). XcelEnergy provides the fundingmechanism, known as the 1% fund,for utility undergrounding which isequal to one percent (1%) of theirpreceding year’s electric revenues paidby customers. These funds are held byXcel Energy and are not part of theVillage’s annual budget. The Village isallowed a three-year advance from XcelEnergy on 1 percent funds forundergrounding work. Any workrequired to underground telephonelines is paid for by the Village throughits Capital Improvement Program.

The majority of undergrounding workin Greenwood Village is accomplishedthrough the 1 percent fund; however,utility undegrounding can also beaccomplished through other fundingmechanisms in addition to thecreation of LIDs. New development orredevelopment projects typicallyrequire adjacent overhead facilities tobe converted and significant projectsand partnerships also help pay for theconversion. A LID was also used tounderground the power lines just eastof Monaco Street between OrchardRoad and Belleview Avenue includingWestlands Park.

In addition to the undergroundingproject in Rural Greenwood, otherprojects tentatively planned over thenext five years include: Radcliff east ofYosemite Street which includes theTufts Circle segment that runs alongthe trail to Union Avenue; BerryAvenue from Monaco to Holly Streetand includes lines on Powers, Prentice,Dorado and Red Fox; Long Road;

Franklin Street in the vicinity of theHigh Line Canal; and the area ofUniversity Boulevard and OrchardRoad. Last year, the Village completedthe undergrounding of power lines onthe east side of Dayton Street fromOrchard Road to Poundstone Place.

To date, the Village hasundergrounded more than 60,300linear feet or over 11 miles of powerlines through a combination of allfunding sources. There have been50,500 feet of lines undergroundedusing the 1% fund at an approximatecost of $5,800,000. Currently, muchwork remains to bury all utilities inthe Village which includes 28,000linear feet along main through streetsand 76,000 linear feet in residentialareas, totaling approximately 20 milesacross the Village. All undergroundingwork is estimated to take an additional45 years to complete based on fundingthrough the 1% fund and otherfunding sources such as projectsplanned through the Village’s annualCapital Improvement Program.

Utility Undergrounding is a costlyeffort, but the entire communitysignificantly benefits from theoutcome of the program.Undergrounding utilities contribute tosignificant enhancements of thoseunprecedented views and increasedproperty values of Villageneighborhoods.

For more information, please callDerek Slack, City Engineer at 303-708-6100. A copy of the VillageUndergrounding Program and Policycan be accessed atwww.greenwoodvillage.com. GGVV

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WESTIN HOTELPLANNED FORGREENWOODVILLAGE FIRST 5-STAR HOTEL INSOUTH DENVER AREA Greenwood Village has been selectedby Greenwood Village Hotel, LLC, adeveloper group consisting ofWaveland Ventures, Jackson Streetholdings, and Arrival Partners, as theexclusive location for a Westin Hotelfranchise expected to beginconstruction in the fourth quarter of2013 at the Arapahoe at VillageCenter Station.

“We are ecstatic that our city has beenselected for construction of the first 5-Star hotel for the south Denver area,”said Mayor Ron Rakowsky. “Thisluxury hotel chain will be the catalystfor continued development of ourVillage Center and will provide highquality services to the residents,businesses and large corporate presencewe have in our Village and the region.”

THE AGREEMENTBETWEEN THE VILLAGEAND THE DEVELOPER On Monday, April 15, the GreenwoodVillage City Council approved anagreement to sell 3.54 acres ofproperty the Village owns at theArapahoe at Village Center Station (onthe east side of I-25) to the developerfor construction of the hotel.

As part of the real estate purchaseagreement, the sale of property will becontingent upon the developerreceiving the requisite approvals byVillage officials and other agencies forthe project and a building permit acquired prior to the closing of the deal.

“It was an agreement that will protectboth the Village and the developer,”said Jim Sanderson, City Manager.“Essentially, the developer will nothave to buy the property unless theyget all the approvals to build a hotelon the site, and the Village does not

have to sell the land until the plans forthe hotel are finalized and approved.”

Village staff is working with thedeveloper on a development scheduleto accommodate the developer’s goalto begin construction in the fall. Inaddition to an extensive review processby Village staff, neighborhood inputmeetings and an application review bythe Village Planning and ZoningCommission will be scheduled overthe next few months, with a publichearing on the project by the CityCouncil tentatively scheduled for thefall of 2013. A formal application forthe project is expected to be submittedby the developer in the second quarterof 2013.

THE HOTEL Preliminary plans for the hotel include200 spacious guestrooms and suites; asignature restaurant and barwelcoming both hotel guests and theGreenwood Village neighborhood;conference and banquet spacecomprising a grand ballroom, meetingrooms, and reception space; and afitness center that includes aswimming pool. The hotel is

positioned to offer expansive viewsnorth toward the Denver Tech Centerand south toward Pikes Peak. Thistransit-oriented development is locatedsteps from the pedestrian bridge andparking structure serving the RTDArapahoe at Village Center light-railstation and the Village Center retailand office buildings. The hotel will behighly visible and convenient to I-25.

“We have chosen Greenwood Villageas the premier location for a WestinHotel because of the density ofFortune 500 companies that areheadquartered here, and the ability toleverage the infrastructure investmentsthat are already in place,” said RickHayes, CEO of Waveland Ventures.“We commend Greenwood Village’sleadership for embracing thisinvestment. The development of thisproject is a demonstration of themarket demand that exists inGreenwood Village for the type ofhospitality experience a Westin Hotelprovides.”

For more information about theproposed Westin Hotel project, pleasecall the City Manager’s Office at 303-486-5745. GGVV

Proposed Concept Design of Westin Hotel at I-25 and Arapahoe at Village Center Station.

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OUR NATURALenvironment

PARK AND OPENSPACE SURVEY

CITIZENS ASKED TOPROVIDE FEEDBACKHave you been to one of the manyVillage parks or open spaces recentlyor are you planning on visiting one inthe near future? If so, we want to hearfrom you — your opinions matter!Take a couple minutes to answer a fewquestions and help us continue toensure the high quality environmentand fun experience of the parks andopen spaces in Greenwood Village.

www.greenwoodvillage.com/parksurvey

GRAND OPENING OFVILLAGE GREENSNORTH PARK — AN ADVENTUREPARK FOR ALL Saturday, April 27 was the officialGrand Opening for Village GreensNorth Park. The event was attendedby approximately 200 people of allages.

“This park has been a long time in themaking and we are excited that it isnow open for residents of the Villageto use and enjoy,” stated Mayor RonRakowsky.

Mayor Rakowsky was joined byformer City Councilmember GaryKleeman for the official ribbon

cutting. City CouncilmemberKleeman, who spent many years whileon City Council planning for VillageGreens North Park, was handed thehonor of officially opening the park.

“What a wonderful amenity for theresidents of the Village,” Mr. Kleemanasserted. “It is exciting to see familiesout here using the park with theirkids. This truly is a park for all.”

Mayor Rakowsky also welcomedArapahoe County CommissionerNancy Sharpe and thanked theCounty for their support of VillageGreens North Park. Funding for theinitial phases was paid for by theVillage’s use of $504, 417 inuncommitted Shareback Funds fromthe Arapahoe County Open SpacesProgram. Additionally, the Villagereceived $230,000 from the ArapahoeCounty Board of County

Commissioners, on behalf of theCherry Creek Basin Working Group,to fund the mountain bike trailimprovements.

Those who attended the GrandOpening event were treated withcomplementary bicycle safety checksfrom Bicycle Village, disc golfdemonstrations from Fly Green, theMayor’s Mulligan 3-Hole Disc GolfTournament and a demonstration ofan expert black diamond run bymountain biking professionals.

Village Greens North Park is located at9301 East Union Avenue. For moreinformation, please call Parks, Trailsand Recreation at 303-486-5773. GGVV

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PROPERTY TAX IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE WHERE DOES MY MONEY GO? Property tax is an ad valorem tax that an owner pays on thevalue of the property being taxed. According to the ArapahoeCounty Assessor’s office, property values are most oftendetermined by comparing your property with properties thatare similar in location, design, size, age, and amenities. Thevalue placed on property for year 2013 is based on salesbetween January 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. This is knownas the Sales Comparison Approach.

Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the actual valueof the property by the assessment rate and then by the totalmill levy. The residential assessment rate is currently 7.96percent. The assessment rate for all other property, includingvacant land is 29 percent. An example for a home valued at$500,000 would be: $500,000 (actual value) x 7.96%(residential assessment rate) x 97.572 (mill levy) divided by1,000 = $3,883.37 (tax dollars).

Mill levies are determined by each individual taxing authoritysuch as the school, county, city, fire, water, sanitation, andrecreation districts. A property owner’s total mill levy willdepend upon the districts in which their property is located.County taxes are levied by the Board of CountyCommissioners. City and town taxes are levied by the CityCouncil. Special district taxes are levied by their board ofdirectors, and school taxes are levied by school boards. Afterthe levies are certified to the County Assessor, it is then theduty of the assessor to extend the taxes on property andcreate the tax warrant roll. Colorado law requires the CountyTreasurer to mail a notice of property taxes to each owner ofrecord even though a mortgage company may be responsiblefor payment.

Greenwood Village’s mill levy rate is 2.932 mills. This is oneof the lowest mill levy rates in the Denver Metro area. As acomparison, Aurora has a mill levy of 10.290 mills,Englewood 7.794 mills, Littleton 6.662 mills, andCentennial 5.129 mills. Keep in mind that these are milllevies for a given city. There are additional mill levies forgiven districts. The Village’s current mill levy rate of 2.932equates to approximately $23.34 of property tax per$100,000 market value of a home. The Village’s portion of atypical residential property tax statement is less than fourpercent of the total amount.

WHERE DO PROPERTY TAXES GO? Individual property tax statements for residential andcommercial will vary depending upon the districts where a

property is located. Below is an example of a Village residentialproperty tax statement based upon a $500,000 home:

TAXING ENTITY TAX AMOUNTLEVY

Cherry Creek School District 5 58.037 $2,309.87 Arapahoe County 17.150 682.57 City of Greenwood Village 2.932 116.69 Arapahoe Library District 4.903 195.14 South Metro Fire Rescue District 9.519 378.86 Cherry Creek Village Water District 2.800 111.44 Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District 1.574 62.65 Regional Transportation District 0.000 0.00 Urban Drainage & Flood Control 0.058 2.31

(So Plat)Urban Drainage & Flood Control 0.599 23.84

District West Arapahoe Soil Conservation 0.000 0.00

DistrictTotals 97.572 $3,883.37

WHY DO PROPERTY TAXES EXIST? Property taxes are assessed and collected to provide servicesand fund infrastructure improvements for the variousentities. Greenwood Village property tax revenues representapproximately 7 percent of General Fund revenues. Propertytax revenues collected by the Village are utilized for servicessuch as residential trash collection.

HOW DO PROPERTY TAXES GET DISBURSED? Both commercial and residential property taxes inGreenwood Village are remitted directly to Arapahoe Countywho will disburse to the individual entities listed on yourproperty tax statement.

WHEN TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES TO ARAPAHOE COUNTY If the tax amount is less than $25, you must pay in total nolater than April 30. If the tax amount is greater than $25,you may make two payments. The first payment is due nolater than February 28. The second payment is due no laterthan June 15. If you pay your taxes in one total amount, thepayment is due no later than April 30. If your payment islate, delinquent interest is added to the tax amount asmandated by state law. Failure to receive a tax notice does notrelieve the owner’s responsibility or liability for paying taxeson time. For more information about your property taxstatement, please call the Arapahoe County Assessor’s Officeat 303-795-4600.

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QUESTIONS AND ASSISTANCEIt is the Village’s goal to provide the utmost servicein helping taxpayers comply with the Village’s taxlaws. A member of Greenwood Village TaxpayerServices is always available to answer your taxquestions Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling our Tax Help Line at303-486-8299, emailing [email protected]. or visiting Greenwood VillageCity Hall at 6060 South Quebec Street. GGVV

*Estimates Only. Sample of properties was used for each jurisdiction.**looks only at areas that are part of the I-25 corridor/south metro area.

NEW GVbusinessesASSET RECOVERYGold Club of Colorado, LLC5460 South Quebec Street, Suite 388303-888-4512

CONSULTING SERVICESColas ISS, Incorporated7995 East Prentice Avenue303-302-9348

Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc.6161 South Syracuse Way, Suite 350303-221-1719x101

FINANCIAL SERVICESNorthstar Realty Securities LLC5299 DTC Boulevard, Suite 900877-940-8777

FOOD SERVICECompass Group USA, Incorporated6501 Fiddlers Green Circle303-722-2861

HOT DOG CARTSling N Dogs9401 East Arapahoe Road720-373-1765

LEGAL SERVICESBackus Law Offices, LLC6595 South Dayton Street, Suite 1000720-204-1045

MORTGAGE LENDINGM & T Real Estate Trust6143 South Willow Drive, Suite 410303-256-7096

PIZZERIA & BARParry’s Pizzeria and Bar5970 South Holly Street303-741-0111

SALON SERVICESFresh Nail, Wax & Dry Bar 0028000 East Belleview Avenue, Suite B-20720-489-3013

SKIN CAREM.Pulse Colorado PC8577 East Arapahoe Road, Suite C303-771-0677

WHOLESALE CUSTOM WHEELS AND TIRESWheel Pros, LLC5347 South Valentia Way, Suite 200303-433-3599

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Early roots of the word Bund have origins in Europe, referring tothe unique way a cake’s dough has been bundled or bunchedaround the tubed center of a baking pan. The banded appearancegiven to the cake by the fluted sides of the pan is yet another use ofthe word Bund. However, a widely accepted meaning of the termBund is “a gathering of family and friends to celebrate.” The BundtShoppe, located in the Cherry Hills Marketplace, is a replica oftheir first successful location in Castle Pines, and is rapidlybecoming a “Celebrate with Cake” spot for deliciously moist, yetsimply elegant cakes and a whole lot more!

As you enter The Bundt Shoppe you will immediately enter a spaceand time of Vintage Americana. A succulent aroma of Bundt cakescaptures your attention. Perhaps you will see kids with their palmsagainst the tantalizing display case, gazing with awe at brightlydecorated Bundt cakes, individually decorated Bundties, PrincessBundts, and other delectable offerings. Assorted pastel colors adornthe walls of the shop with a display of vintage aprons, kitchentowels, gift books and greeting cards. As you peruse amongst anarray of party plates, napkins, candles, and other party planningitems, you will quickly locate that special Bundt or gift for abirthday, graduation, wedding, shower, or many other occasionsand celebrations.

“We see multi-generational families in our shop, and areenthusiastic about having our bakery become central to familyachievements and celebrations,” shares Pam Randall, owner of theBundt Shoppe. “When someone chooses our Bundt cakes, it’s asthough we’ve received a personal invitation to participate in theirspecial day”, said Rachel, manager of the Greenwood Villagelocation. “We love it when the kids come in expressing excitementabout choosing their favorite flavor. We envision these littlecustomers someday bringing in their own children, telling of theirmemories of visiting The Bundt Shoppe when they were a kid.”

“We’ve placed ourselves in the heart of the community throughinvolvement in charitable events and organizations, such as theMuscular Dystrophy Association, The Ronald McDonald House,Women’s Crisis Project Empty Bowl, Cocktails for a Cause andnumerous other fundraising efforts,” said Pam. We also participatein Silent Auctions for local schools and youth sports organizations,”shared Pam.

All of the bundt cakes are hand-crafted with real fruit, qualityingredients and are super moist, true to flavor, and freshly baked onsite. Red Velvet, Marble Swirl, Raspberry Truffle, Cookies ‘n’Cream, and Lemon Blueberry are just a few of their many gourmetflavors, having 15 flavor choices every day as well as 12 Flavors-of-the-Month. Their most popular flavor is the Double ChocolateBundt cake. In addition, a wide variety of great tasting gluten-freecakes are offered. There are many sizes to choose from includingthe Bitty Bundts, 3” Bundties, 8” & 10” Bundts, Two-tiered


THE BUNDT SHOPPE

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5910 South University Boulevard, Unit C-16Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.303-798-4145www.thebundtshoppe.com

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Since 1991, the Greenwood VillageChamber of Commerce has served theSoutheast Business Corridor throughinformation, education, networking andadvocacy.

The Greenwood Village Chamber is avaluable resource in growing yourbusiness. We support and promote ourmember businesses and provideopportunities for growth. When youtake advantage of the programs, youcan:

• Learn from the expertise ofprominent business professionals

• Use an extensive network to promoteand grow your business

• Share your knowledge to help others• Join forces with local leaders to

promote the Southeast Corridor• Give back to the community through

special programs and events• Find new and innovative ways to

promote your business

Visit our Web site at:ww.GVChamber.com

E-mail us: [email protected] Landmark Way, Suite 1615Greenwood Village, CO 80111Phone: 303-290-9922Fax: 303-962-4640

GV CHAMBERupdateCLASSIC CARS TO TAKE SPOTLIGHT FORDTC |GREENWOODVILLAGE CHAMBERANNUAL ROLLIN’ DREAMSSUMMER FESTIVAL Channel your inner “gearhead” onJune 22 at The Landmark in theDenver Tech Center when The DTC|Greenwood Village Chamber ofCommerce partners with the Rollin’Dreams Foundation for the Rollin’Dreams Summer Festival, acelebration of all things cars andsummer that will feature an up closelook at 125 of the coolest, mostspectacular classic cars in Denver.

Beyond the collection of jaw-droppingcars, the Rollin’ Dreams SummerFestival features a variety of activityfor the entire family including greatfood and beverages, livelyentertainment and a Kid Zone withjumping, golf putting and more. Visitwww.dtcchamber.com to purchasetickets for the Rollin’ DreamsSummer Festival; tickets are just $10for people ages 14 and over, $5 forkids ages 7-13 and kids under 6 arefree. One ticket provides access to allyou can sample food, micro-brews

and beverages from more than 20 ofDenver’s top restaurants and micro-breweries.

Proceeds from the Rollin’ DreamsSummer Festival will benefit theRollin’ Dreams Foundation that wasformed in honor of Austin Williams, astudent at Thunder Ridge HighSchool who battledRhabdomyosarcoma cancer and whohad a major passion for classic cars.His dying wish was to own his “dreamcar,” a 1972 Chevy Chevelle. Thanksto the generosity of many in thecommunity, Austin was able to liveout his dream before his passing inMarch of 2013. He and his familyformed the “Rollin’ DreamsFoundation” to share his passion forcars and provide activities anddistractions for kids fighting cancer.

Since a car show has been a part ofpast DTC|Greenwood VillageChamber Summer Festivals,partnering with the Rollin’ DreamsFoundation was an easy decision.

“When we first were introduced toAustin and his family, we, likeeverybody, were inspired by thepassion they had for cars and forhelping other families,” said DTCChamber CEO John Herbers. “The


Rollin’ Dreams Summer Festival will offer a close-up look at 125 spectacular classic cars.


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continued from page 20Bundts and even a Build-A-Bundt Party Pack! Their delicious butter creamcheese frosting, a delightful blend made from pure vanilla, adorns all oftheir cakes.

In addition to traditional celebrations, Corporate Gifting for special eventsis a fresh unique way to enhance the image of businesses and their message.Cakes are custom packaged to complement a company’s business cards,logos, and stationery. Delivery service is available throughout the greaterDenver Metro area. Please call 303-798-4145 or visit their website atwww.thebundtshoppe.com to find out more about cake pricing, flavors,sizes and setting up a consultation for any event of your choice. The BundtShoppe is located at 5910 South University Boulevard, Unit C-16. Bakeryhours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., SundayClosed. The Bundt Shoppe’s impeccable touch and shopping experiencewill make both giving and receiving a cake from the Bundt Shoppe adelightful pleasure to remember! GGVV

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continued from page 21collection of cars and all of the fun activities atthe Summer Festival will be a fantastic tributeto Austin and will celebrate his vision of usingthese incredible machines to benefit otheryoung people going through what he did.”

A NEW DAY DAWNS FORREVAMPED DTC |GREENWOODVILLAGE CHAMBER Behind a fresh new name, logo and website, therejuvenated DTC|Greenwood Village Chamberstepped out into the spotlight with style onApril 25 with a launch party hosted by ZinkKitchen + Bar in the DoubleTree Denver Tech.The launch party at Zink Kitchen + Bar was afree event where Chamber members, and non-members, had the chance to connect andcelebrate the Chamber’s new look, as well as itsnew outlook, in a fun, social setting.

The new logo and colors for the renamedDTC|Greenwood Village Chamber capture theChamber’s mission of being a catalyst forcreating connections between local businessesfor betterment of the community. Therebranding process is a major step toward astronger and brighter future for the Chamberand its members.

“Thanks to the efforts of so many dedicatedbusiness people, the Chamber is as healthy asever and we are now in a great position togrow,” said Chamber CEO John Herbers.“Now is the perfect time for the organization toenjoy a facelift. Behind new energy, directionand leadership from our Board, we aresupremely confident that the best days for theChamber and our members are ahead.”

The launch party was well attended by many inthe Denver Tech Center and beyond. Attendeeslearned that membership in the newDTC|Greenwood Village Chamber is agateway to building enriching business andpersonal relationships and that membershipsare scalable, affordable, and most importantly,valuable.

For membership information, visit theChamber’s new website atwww.dtcchamber.com, or call 303-290-9922. GGVV

‘BECAUSE OF PUBLIC WORKS…’

PUBLIC WORKS DAY — MAY 21, 2013 In celebration of National Public Works Week 2013, the Greenwood VillagePublic Works Department will again open its facility to the community tocelebrate Public Works Day on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. This will be the 15thyear of the event. First graders from Belleview Elementary are scheduled tovisit with Public Works staff to learn about the role Public Works plays incaring and supporting the quality of life of the Village community. If youwould like to visit or need information regarding the activities, please callSusan Jesse, Administrative Coordinator, at 303-708-6193 or via email [email protected] by Monday, May 13, 2013.

ARTevents CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTERGALLERY HOURS

Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779

GREENWOOD AND BEYOND The recent “Greenwood andBeyond PhotographyExhibit” was a stellar show.The work was so outstandingthat the juror George Vagodecided that all were worthyof hanging at the CurtisCenter. At his lecture, Georgeexpounded on the elementsof composition. Hisphilosophy is “There is NoRule: Each image must belooked at on its own merit. Ascene must be composed andnot selected.” He discussedthe relationships of theseelements and demonstratedeach with image samples.They are light, color,contrast/tone, line, form,pattern, balance, movement,positive/negative space,texture, camera position, focallength, depth of field and shutter speed.

GOLD MEDALSHOW The next exhibit at the CurtisCenter is “A Gold MedalShow,” featuring the works ofthe previous five years first place2D winners in the All ColoradoArt Shows. Join us on May 11,5:30 p.m. for the opening toview the works of theseprofessional artists.

We are proud to present KathrynCole, Joellyn Duesberry, RobertGratiot, Sharon Holsapple andIrene Delka McCray.

In conjunction with the exhibit,we will feature a video dialoguewith the artist Joellyn Duesberryvia her PBS documentary everyMonday at 11:30 a.m. and Fridayat 4:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Scholarship: Deadline extended to May 14Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts: Deadline June 28Public Meeting for Acquisition of Art: May 16, 6 p.m.

Check www.greenwoodvillage.com

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Juror George Vago andGVAHC Chair Jim Sidinger

Mayor Rakowsky and FirstPlace Winner Patrick Sola

Ira Weiss, First Place Under 18C. Watanakul, SecondPlace, and Patrick Sola

IreneDelkaMcCray

Kathryn Cole

Sharon HolsappleRob Gratiot

Joellyn Duesberry

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RECREATIONevents Visit WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM

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SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2013 2-9:45 P.M.

VILLAGE GREENS PARK

Tickets and Parking Passes Available at City HallJuly 8-25

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:Carnival rides, hands-on art, bungee trampolines, climbing wall,pre-school activities, inflatables, RC Cars, airplanes, helicopters,

carnival games, face painting, Fire Department, Police Department,and more…

Ropes Course, Zip Line and Adult ArtFood Available for Purchase from 4-9 p.m.

Concert and Fireworks8:15-9:15 p.m. • Tunisia

Directly Following: Fireworks Display

Raindate: Concert and FireworksSunday, July 28 • Gate opens at 7 p.m.

Concert begins at 8:15 p.m.

A special event for the residents of Greenwood Village303-486-5766

2013 MAKING STRIDESAGAINST BREAST CANCER 5K WALK

SUNDAY,MAY 19 AT THEVILLAGECENTER 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green CircleRegistration begins at 7 a.m.Walk begins at 9 a.m.Host Sponsors: City of Greenwood Village & Shea Properties

The journey to end breast cancer starts with a single step.Take that step with us at one of our American CancerSociety Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks. Just afew hours of your time will help bring a lifetime of changefor people facing breast cancer and their families.

Every Making Strides event is a powerful and inspiringopportunity to unite as a community to honor breastcancer survivors, raise awareness about what we can do tostay well from breast cancer, and raise money to help theAmerican Cancer Society fight the disease with breastcancer research, information and services, and access tomammograms for women who need them.

Join us in the fight to end breast cancer forever and signup today.

Questions pleases contact Christina Breiner [email protected] or 720-524-5454.

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