imberlinesPublished by and for the City of Lone Tree Issue 57 Summer 2013

The city that’s growing...carefully.303-708-1818 www.cityoflonetree.com

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Drips dropped but it’s still a drought.Last year, it was Use Only What You Need.This year, Denver Water's message to

residents is Use Even Less.Because even though we had a 'wet' spring, this

is the second consecutive year of below-averagesnowpack and drier-than-normal conditions in ourwatersheds.

So what's that mean to Lone Treers?It means that while some of our lawns and

common areas are holding on to their greencolor, don't be fooled.

Drought conditions are still dire.And there are plenty of ways we can use

water more wisely.

KNOW THE STAGE WE'RE IN.Don't toss that mailer from Denver Water

without taking a closer look.It includes specific information on changing

restrictions that apply to our area.Or bookmark www.denverwater.org to easily

view stage restrictions and helpful tips. At press time, Lone Tree residents—and all

Denver Water customers—are under a Stage 2Drought. (See sidebars.)

BE WATERSMART— ALWAYS.Yes, it's a made-up word.But it's a wise idea.Because let's face it: Colorado's climate

won't change to tropical anytime soon.So regardless of the official stage we're in,

conservation should be the name of the game.

Down here.

Up there.

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In this issue: Is a community garden in OurCity's future?Page 12.

Volunteers: Come out, come out,wherever you are.Page 19.

Let us entertainyou...better!Page 20.

Close encounters ofthe artistic kind.Page 22.

222 222 words fromwords fromthe Mayor.the Mayor.

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Home improvement.

It’s summer, so let’s keep this brief andget on with enjoying the place we callhome! I’m sure there’s a yard to mow, ahome improvement project to finish, aconcert to attend, a sports practice you’relate for, or maybe just a simple summerwalk or bike ride with the family. As for 'home improvement' projects,

Our City will undergo several this summer. In addition to the normal road

maintenance and paving programs, the expansion of Sky Ridge Medical Centerand the construction of the CharlesSchwab campus will add numerous high-flying acts (cranes) to the Lone Treeskyline. And in the midst of all this construction,

Cabela’s will hold its grand opening on August 15...Wow! What a busy few monthswe have ahead. I am reminded of the following quote:

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is tochange often.” I know Winston Churchillwasn’t referring to Lone Tree or even thiscontext when he made those comments,but it does seem to describe Our City.Growth and change in Lone Tree is unavoidable, but I hope you believe thatit’s in the right direction. Enjoy your summer, and stay safe while

accomplishing those home improvements!Remember, it’s never too late to review

some Tool Time tips from Tim Allen’s oldHome Improvement sitcom on YouTube.

Mayor of the City of Lone Tree

Our City gives residents access to useful 2-minute-or-less videos that can be found online atwww.cityoflonetree.com/watersmartvideos. These “how-to” videos include the following topics:Mini-makeovers, replacing a toilet, fixing a leak,planting the right plants in the right place, usingcatch cups, watering run times, irrigation technol-ogy, understanding ET (evapotranspiration) rates,monthly tune ups, and washing your car.

While they may not sound terrifically exciting,they are terrifically practical.

And admit it: You've watched far-less-excitingthings on YouTube for hours.

(And those videos couldn't even save you money.)

REBATES CAN BE REWARDING.Denverwater.org also lists rebates available to

residents who replace inefficient fixtures, devices,and appliances with more efficient models.

Rebates are available for clothes washers, toilets,rotary nozzles, and weather-based smart controllerswith rain sensors. (Just make sure you buy qualifyingmodels, which are listed on the website.)

Rebates range from $2/nozzle to $100 for awasher or smart controller.

GARDENS CAN STILL BE GREAT.Don't believe it?Check out Denver Botanic Gardens online at

www.botanicgardens.org or in person.The Gardens showcases plants that thrive in

our climate, especially those that require relativelylow amounts of water.

There are even gardens that require no irrigationat all—and yes, they still look good!

So don't fall victim to drought despair.Make use of the wealth of resources at your

fingertips to make the best of a dry situation.And sure, go ahead and do that rain dance if

you want.We won't judge you.And it may even bring a smile to your

neighbor's face.

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Stage 2 Restrictions.

Stage 2 means Denver Water customers (that'syou) can water no more than two days a weekand must follow a set watering schedule throughSeptember 30.

If your home address ends in an odd number,you can water on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

If your home address ends in an even number (including zero), water on Sundays and Thursdays.

Different rules apply to HOAs, industrial areas, government facilities, etc.

So don't blow a pipe if it looks like the City ofLone Tree isn't playing along as well.

Trust us, we are.Other mandatory dos and don'ts:

6 Don't water lawns between 10 am and 6 pm.

6Don't allow water to pool in gutters, streets, and alleys.

6 Don't let water spray on concrete and asphalt.

6 Don't water while it's raining or windy.

6Do repair leaking sprinkler systems within 10 days.

Visit www.denverwater.org/drought for sug-gested watering times and more conservation tipsand tools than you can imagine.

You can even graph your household's wateruse over time. (See example below.)

Unfortunately, though, it doesn't indicatewho's to blame for leaving that hose on beforeyou left town last month.

• Stage 1: Alerts customers that watersupplies are below average and continueddry weather could lead to a Stage 2 droughtdeclaration; Calls for customers to voluntarily reduce water use.

• Stage 2: Imposes mandatory wateruse restrictions. A surcharge program maybe used to help reduce customer wateruse. Customers who violate restrictions aresubject to increasing penalties, includingthe possibility of a flow restrictor or suspension of water service.

• Stage 3: Imposes severe mandatoryrestrictions likely to result in significantdamage to or loss of landscapes. Customerswho violate restrictions are subject to increasing penalties at levels higher than in Stage 2.

• Stage 4: Activates a rationing program.Conditions that would lead to a Stage 4drought are highly unlikely.

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If you see water waste...

DO call Denver Water at 303-893-2444 or go to www.denverwater.org to report itonline. Denver Water will visit the property in

question, make an effort to talk with the property owner, and log the visit. Should repeated violations occur, property ownerscan be subject to fines. Please DON'T call Your City offices.

Because while we can listen to your water-wasting concerns, we can't do anythingabout them.

Stages of Drought.

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When an event has been around thislong, you know it's going to be good.

Not just good.Great.So come celebrate your independence—

with lots and lots of others—on July 4.The bikes will be decorated.The juggler will juggle.The wristband-checkers will check

wrists.The food vendors will feed.The entertainers will

entertain.And the weather will...?That part is anyone's guess.But one thing's for sure: Come wind, rain, lightning

or thunder, Our City will celebrate!This year’s schedule of

events:3 pm: Free bike decorating begins at the entrance to

Club Terrace Drive.4 pm: Children’s Bike Parade starts, moving northeast

along Lone Tree Parkway, turning onto Sweetwater Road andinto the south entrance of Sweetwater Park. New this year,performer Sven Jorgensen will treat parade-goers to an interactive juggling and circus arts show throughout the parade and continuing into Sweetwater Park.

4–10 pm: Musical entertainment and more!Attendees can choose from a varietyof activities—from glitter tattoo andcaricature artists to face painters and inflatables to zip lines and water balls.

And don't forget the food trucks.And the live music.This year's featured bands are:4:30–6:30 pm: Steve Thomas Band,

a 1980s cover band that's sure toplease.

7–9 pm: Raising Cain, Colorado's premier dance band that will close with an a capella performance at 9:05 pm.

9:06 pm: Phenomenal fireworks show begins aroundthis time, weather permitting. This year's show features thefiring of 1,869 shells (which is way more than in previousyears), all choreographed to a special musical arrangement.

So gather your neighbors and come be a part of the party.

For additional details, visit www.cityoflonetree.com/july4.To express concerns about inclement weather, visitwww.theresnothingwecandobutwehopeforthebest.com.

A celebration years in the making.Independence

Day Celebration.Thursday, July 4,

4–10 pm.Sweetwater

Park.

WRISTBANDS are required for entry.Children age 3 and under do not

need to wear one. Wristbands are available for collection

and purchase at the Lone Tree Arts Centerweekdays from 10 am–4 pm and Saturday,June 29, from 5–9 pm. Each household inLone Tree and Acres Green can pick upfour free wristbands and purchase an additional four wristbands at $5 each(while supplies last).

PARKING and general event information is accessible online atwww.cityoflonetree.com/july4.

Big Screen on the Bluffs—Outdoor Family Movie Night.Madagascar 3. Saturday,August 10,6–10 pm.Prairie Sky Park.

Grab friends, neighbors, family members, or all three and watch a movieunder the stars at Prairie Sky Park.

There will be food.And fun.And an

uninterrupted view of the Denver skyline.

The eventopens at 6 pmwith crafts, courtesy of Our City's Passportto Culture program.

The movie starts at dusk.And it ends when it's over.

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Lots of musicians dream of a lifelong career inthe industry.

Very few actually pull it off.And even fewer call Douglas County home. Timberlines recently caught up with Sean

Kelly, frontman for the The Samples, who will beplaying at Sweetwater Park on July 20 as partof the Summer Concert Series.

TL: Not many musicians can have a career thatspans more than 25 years. What's your secret?

SK: I was very lucky to be managed closely and tobe completely allowed to write songs for myself ratherthan just for a radio station. Josh, my longtime manager,has been fantastic to work with. And now we finallyhave a show booked that's practically in his backyard.

TL: If you had to estimate how many peopleyou've played in front of over the years, howmany would it be?

SK: Around 200 million or more.

TL: Wow. Think that many will come toSweetwater Park?

SK: You never know...

TL: If you hadn't found success in the musicindustry, what would you be doing?

SK: I'd be involved in rehabilitating animals—mainly wild animals.

TL: When and how did your band come upwith The Samples name?

SK: In 1987. We got our name from eating free foodsamples from a King Soopers in Boulder. Once, whilewe were eating our samples of food, I got a toothpickstuck in the roof of my mouth. It was stuck the wholetime I was in the store because I was way too embar-rassed to have someone from the store pull it out.

TL: Do you still eat samples from grocerystore counters?

SK: I sure do! I've been doing it across the USA formost of my life.

TL: Where's the strangest place you've performed?SK: At my great aunt Anthony's bridal shower...And

at a Furry Convention in Chicago.

TL: What's a Furry Convention?SK: It pertains to people who have an interest in an-

thropomorphic animals and/or mythological or imaginarycreatures that possess human or superhuman capabilities.

TL: Okay...So where's the best place you'veperformed?

SK: Red Rocks, hands down.

TL: Where do you dream of someday playing? SK: On the moon, or in space.

TL: Where did you grow up? SK: Manchester, Vermont.

TL: Not exactly next door to Colorado...SK: My manager lives in Highlands Ranch, and my

business is run from here. I have lived in and out ofColorado for 25 years or so. Somehow I always end upback here, like a lost dog.

TL: What do you like best about the Lone Treearea?

SK: I like the smell of the fields after it rains. And, Ihave yet to meet a non-brilliant person from Lone Tree!

It's hard to argue with that.So don't.Instead, show your brilliance by marking your

calendar and coming to enjoy the show.

Mmmmmmm...Hmmmmmm?

13 questions for aresident rock star.

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From L to R: Curt Fentress, architect; Glen Cooper, senior VP for corporate real estate at Schwab; Brian McDonald, VP at Schwab; County Commissioner Jill Repella;Gov. John Hickenlooper; Charles Schwab; Mayor Jim Gunning; Seth Hoffman, deputycity manager; Mike Fitzgerald, Denver South EDP; Maja Rosenquist, Mortensen Construction; Bob Asselbergs, president of Coventry Development.

Will Governor become Lone Tree's

newest resident?Probably not.But it seemed like a possibility this past spring when

Gov. John Hickenlooper made the rounds about OurTown more than once.

First he was on hand to introduce singer/songwriter Michael Martin Murphey when he joined the Lone TreeSymphony Orchestra for its final concert of the season atthe Arts Center.Later, the governor celebrated the groundbreaking

of the new $230 million Charles Schwab campus inRidgeGate with Our City's officials (and a bunch of otherhard-hatted people).

The Lone Tree Arts CenterGuild is on a mission: To supportand promote Our City's Arts Center.So your mission, should you

choose to accept it, is to check outwhat they've planned this summer.The public is welcome at all

events, and RSVPs are required.

Wednesday, August 14: Fall Fashion Event.The time and location are TBD,

but this fundraiser's popularityisn't. Come be a part of this secondannual fashionable event!

Tuesday, August 20, 7–9 pm:Booster Bingo.This fun night out at the Arts

Center will help the Guild raise additional funds. An added bonus:prizes.

Saturday, September 14, 11 am–3 pm: LTAC Autumn Boutique.This special event at LTAC

promises to be the first pre-holidaygift fair of its kind. Expect an array of art, as well as women's and girls'fashions.

To RSVP for these events or formore information on guild member-ship, contact Maggie Eichenlaub at303-525-4744 or eichenlaub.maggie@gmail.com. Or visit www.lonetreeartscenterguild.org.

Got Guild?

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City bestows great honor upon great Dane.

Dane Burkholder is this year's recipient of the Outstanding Youth of Lone Tree Award.

He is also a lot of other things.Tutor.Mentor.Volunteer.Athlete.And Rock Canyon High School senior (well, almost).Dane impressed the selection committee with his

wide-ranging volunteer experiences and community involvement.

He demonstrated a commitment to his communitythrough his work as a tutor for his high school peers inchemistry, calculus, and Spanish. He also served as anacademic mentor at Rocky Heights Middle School,working with sixth graders struggling to transition tomiddle school.

In addition to Dane's academic achievements, heregularly volunteers at St. Francis Center in Denver andthe Denver Inner City Parish, where he put his Spanish-speaking skills to use helping underprivileged familiespick out Christmas gifts for their children.

But wait, there's more.Burkholder is also an accomplished tennis player,

winning first place in the Douglas County InvitationalTournament and first place in the 5A Regional TennisTournament with his doubles partner during the 2012season.

In addition to the shiny engraved plaque (pictured),Dane received a $500 award, courtesy of the City of LoneTree Youth Commission and KeyBank.

He also earned the right to officially describe himselfas Outstanding.

So which of those does he treasure most?Guess you'll have to ask him.

For more information about the City of Lone TreeYouth Commission, visit www.cityoflonetree.com/youthcommission.

Front row (L to R): Youth Commissioners Jack Johnson, Kyle Johnson, and Abby Cruz; Award Recipient Dane Burkholder;Youth Commissioner Ali Hauer; KeyBank's Marie Hauer; andKristen Knoll, Staff Liaison to Youth Commission. Back row (L to R): Councilmembers Susan Squyer and HaroldAnderson; Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Millet; Mayor Jim Gunning; and Councilmember Kim Monson.

Citizen's PoliceAcademy returnsto Lone Tree.

It's back.The 2013 Lone Tree Police

Department Citizen’s PoliceAcademy begins Wednesday,August 14, at 6 pm.

This unique program givesresidents a greater under-standing of what it's like towork as a police officer andwhy officers do what they dowhen working the streets.

The Academy's hands-on approachgives participants a chance to walk in the officers'shoes—and then some.

Over the course of 10 weeks, participants willget the chance to:

• Get to know LTPD officers. • Drive a police car. • Shoot a qualifying course at a police shooting range.

• Search a building for bad guys. • Investigate a mock crime scene. • Learn about SWAT. • See a K-9 demonstration. • Learn how to collect fingerprints. • Learn about gunshot residue. • Learn ballistics. • Learn about traffic accident investigation and DUIs.

• Learn handcuffing techniques.• And much more.

Applicants must complete an application of intent, pass a criminal background check, and sign a release of liability prior to the start ofthe academy.

All participants must beat least 18.

The program is heldWednesday evenings from6–8:30 pm, with some specialized training sessions (for example,drive track, shooting range, mock crime scene,etc.) scheduled on Saturdays.

Contact Officer Jennifer Purdy at 303-339-8150or jennifer.purdy@cityoflonetree.com for moreinformation or an application.

Groundbreakings.Ribbon cuttings.Expansions.It seems everywhere you look in Lone Tree,

there's business activity to be celebrated.And now there's a new face to serve Our City's

business community.It belongs to Torie Brazitis.Torie is Lone Tree's first-ever, never-before,

one-of-a-kind business development coordinator.What, exactly, does that mean?Timberlines asked.Torie answered.

TL: What can you tell us about your new position?

TB: I'm the first full-time staff person dedicatedto supporting Lone Tree's continued economicsuccess. City Councilmembers authorized this position because they know a healthy, thrivingbusiness community is crucial to Lone Tree’sgrowth and prosperity. I'll be providing researchand analysis for the City’s economic developmentprojects, and will be working closely with the business community to make sure Our City continuesto be the best place to do business in this area.

TL: What can you tell us about your old position?

TB: Before coming to Lone Tree, I worked forthe Colorado Office of the State Auditor analyzingdata and evaluating state programs for efficiencyand effectiveness.

And before that I worked for the City andCounty of Denver in its Office of Economic Development and Department of Finance.

TL: Does it feel strange to now go whereno man (or woman) has gone before?

TB: It's great! I’m excited to build on LoneTree’s record of success.

TL: What's at the top of your To Do listfor 2013?

TB: Right out of the gate, I'm helping with several projects, including the Entertainment District community visioning process and the future Southeast light rail extension south of Lincoln Avenue. I'll also be developing and maintaining an inventory of available commercialproperties within Our City's limits, as well as researching prospective companies for recruitment.

I’ll also be talking with our business communityabout their work and how the City meets theirneeds, and I'll update information for businesseson the City’s website.

TL: Sounds like a pretty long list...TB: It is, but I enjoy being busy. I'll be out and about

at Chamber events, Council meetings, and other community gatherings. So come over and say hello!

Torie can be reached at 720-509-1289 ortorie.brazitis@cityoflonetree.com. To receive Cityupdates, email Torie directly. You can also follow her on the City’s new business Twitter feed,@LoneTreeBiz.

New City staff member protectsCity's economic vibrancy.

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If protecting and serving on a daily basis justdoesn't seem like enough, swing by the Lone TreePolice Department on Saturday, September 14,from 11 am–4 pm, and they'll hold the doorsopen for you.

Even more importantly, LTPD's Annual OpenHouse at 9220 Kimmer Drive will give you—andother curious residents—a glimpse of day-to-dayoperations in our well-policed City.

Come meet the (still fairly) new police chief, chatwith officers and staff, check out police cruisers,strap on beer goggles and try to walk a straight line,or peek into the holding cell.

In addition to station tours, there will bedemonstrations of all sorts of police stuff—fromemergency vehicles to tasers to fire extinguishers,K-9 units, and more.

NNO is the new GNO.NNO is the new GNO.

What has LTPD done for you...lately?

Well, not exactly.But maybe just for this one night.National Night Out (NNO) is an annual

community/police event, held the first Tuesdayof August across the—you guessed it—nation.

It's a night when girls, guys, kids, parents,neighbors, and even pets converge in the nameof community-building.

Lone Treers will mark the occasion withblock parties, cookouts, flashlight walks, andother fun events to bring neighbors together.

NNO is designed to increase awarenessabout police programs like drug prevention,Neighborhood Watch, and other anti-crime efforts in communities.

This year, it will be celebrated by more than 37 million people in more than 15,000 communitieson Tuesday, August 6, from 5–9 pm.

Want to organize something in Your Neighborhood?

Then check out www.natw.org/nno for moreinformation and to receive a planning packet.

Just don't be surprised if the cops show up atyour party.

Which will, of course, cement your status aspart of the 'cool' crowd.

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Midday Mayday.

Midday decisions can be difficult:Should I have an early dinner?Take a nap?Walk the bluffs?Watch my favorite pre-recorded show?Now, thanks to LTAC's Arts in the Afternoon series,

there's another option.Designed to serve our area's fast-growing senior and re-

tiree populations, Arts in the Afternoon highlights differentgenres of music performed by small professional ensembles.

Performances are held the second Wednesday of everymonth.

Each is 60 minutes long.Afterwards, the artists and audience members gather for

light refreshments and discussion about the performance. And tickets are just $15/person.How great is that?Probably just great enough to break up your midday routine.Here's what's in store this summer:

Opera on Tap: Back to School.Wednesday, August 14, 1:30 pm.Get schooled in the operatic arts, and meet the wise characters who've got something to teach—as well as their pupils just learning the ways of the world. Dive into teacher/student relationships with the likes of Despina from Cosi Fan Tutte and Cherubino from Marriage of Figaro.

Dez Rubano & The Jazz Drum.Wednesday, September 11, 1:30 pm.It’s easy to pick out a trumpetor trombone in jazz music, but what does the drum add to the equation? Local jazz performer and historian Dez Rubano takes audience members through the evolution of percussion in the ever-changing world of jazz.

Purchase tickets online at www.lonetreeartscenter.orgor by calling 720-509-1000.

Super summerclasses see

sales taxes asexciting stuff.Say that fast three times.Or better yet, attend up to three of

these classes if you do business in Our City.

Why?Because these one-hour sessions

will make you an expert in LoneTree's sales tax and use laws.

And who doesn't want to be anexpert?

Classes are held in the JuniperRoom at the City of Lone Tree Municipal Building, 9220 Kimmer Drive.

They begin at 2 pm on the followingdays and cover the following topics:

Friday, July 26: Sales Tax.Friday, August 23: Use Tax.Friday, September 27: Medical Sales & Use Tax.Reciting Timberlines' tongue-twisting

type to the talented teacher is totally optional.

Registering is not.So contact Scott Hall, CPA, at

303-708-1818 ext. 1288 or via e-mailat scott.hall@cityoflonetree.com to reserve your spot.

What are you doing here?Do you have an interesting storyabout whatbrought you to Our City?Tell us about it bysending a note totimberlines@cityoflonetree.com,and Your Storymay be told in anupcoming issue.

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1. He was recently named Colorado's High SchoolAthlete of the Year.

2. He lives in Lone Tree. (Yes, there is a female counterpart to this award. No, she doesn't live in Lone Tree. So, she isn't mentioned here.)

3. His name is Wilkins Dismuke.4.He's named for his great, great,great grandfather. And like you, he's never met anyone else named Wilkins either.

5.He says it feels “amazing” to be called the best high schoollacrosse player in the nation by 9News.

6. He wears No. 9 in honor of his older brother Flinn, who also played lacrosse at Rock CanyonHigh School.

7. He estimates he's spent around 1,000 hours playing/practicing lacrosse over the last four years.

8.What he'll miss most about Lone Tree when he heads to Johns Hopkins University in the fall: How closely knit Our Community is.

9. He served on the Lone Tree Youth Commission from 2009-2011 (thereby proving a direct correlation between time spent on Lone Tree boards/commis-sions and going on to a life of fame and glory).

Nine things toknow about No. 9.

Top musical talent.A gorgeous summertime setting.Ticket pricing that's easy on the wallet.The wildly popular Tunes on the Terrace—

now in its second year—has it all.So buy your tickets early, because shows are

expected to sell out.Next up in the Tunes on the Terrace series:Saturday, July 27, 8 pm.Sons & Brothers.Western swing, bluegrass, and Rockabilly

collide during this trio's toe-tapping, fiddle-filled performance.

Saturday, August 2, 8 pm.Allan Harris.Looking for the per-

fect Date Night? This isit. The New York jazzvocalist and crowd favorite from last seasonreturns with his band tobring some romanceunder the night sky.

Saturday, August 16, 8 pm.Soul X.This party band pulls

out all the stops withpop and rock hits aswell as standards. Trustus: It's the perfect wayto wrap up the outdoorseries.

Ticket prices range from $15-$25. Reserved and lawn seating available.

Purchase tickets online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling 720-509-1000.

Residents tune in to outdoor series.

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Inquiring minds want to know.Inquiring minds in City offices, to be

more exact.So share your opinion, and help

determine the answer.The City invites residents to take a

six-question online survey.The survey can be accessed at

www.cityoflonetree.com/communitygardensurvey, and residentswill have until Wednesday, July 24, toweigh in on the issue.

The widespread practice of communitygardening emerged in the United Statesduring World War I and II (then called Victory Gardens).

Now, decades later, Parks & Recreationmagazine reports that community gardensare once again flourishing, with more than18,000 gardens in urban communitiesaround the country.

So what are the potential perks?Advocates of the practice say that community gardens:

• Provide opportunities for people togrow fresh produce and plants.

• Provide a place for neighbors to socialize and connect with the environment.

• Help improve nutrition, physical activity, community engagement, safety,educational opportunities, and economicbenefits for a neighborhood and its residents.

• Lead more people to eat locally produced food, which in turn reduces fuelconsumption, carbon dioxide emissions,and a variety of other negative environ-mental consequences associated with thetransportation of foods.

Is a community gardenin Our City's future?

But is there a demand for one (ormore) in Lone Tree?

We'll soon find out.Simply do your part by completing the

survey and making your voice heard.

For more information, contact JenniferDrybread, Lone Tree's senior planner, at303-708-1818 or jennifer.drybread@cityoflonetree.com.

Lone Tree wants to gauge resident interest in a community garden (or gardens), as well as examine what role the City might play—ifany—in such a venture.

STATE OF THE CITY

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The City Staff has developed this report to keep the City Council informed on major issues in a consolidated format. If you have any general questions about this report, please contact Seth Hoffman in the City Management Office.

City Manager’s Office, Seth Hoffman, Deputy City Manager

• Mayor Jim Gunning was the keynote speaker at the annual State of the City luncheon hosted by the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce. In Mayor Gunning’s presentation, he highlighted the continued economic vibrancy of the City. • Torie Brazitis began work as the City’s first Business Development Coordinator. Torie will work closely with the local business community and will provide research and analysis for the City’s economic development projects. • The City participated in the Charles Schwab corporate campus groundbreaking event in May. Among the guest speakers were Mayor Jim Gunning, Governor John Hickenlooper, Charles Schwab and Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella. • The City Manager’s Office continually monitors legislative issues of importance to the City, county and region.

Internal Services, Robert Johnson, Director

• Construction has started on enhancements to the City Municipal Building that will improve usability of the facility. The first phase of the project was completed in May providing additional space for the Building Division staff and the Police Department. Construction on the remaining two phases is anticipated to be completed by November 2013.• The Civic Center audio and video equipment upgrade was completed in April 2013. This will increase system performance during City Council meetings and for the Municipal Court systems. • The Municipal Court processed 975 cases during the quarter, which is a 58% increase over the same period in 2012. • The City collected $4,517,865.86 in Sales and Use Tax revenue during the 1st quarter of 2013. This is a 3.45% increase over 2012.• The City issued 125 new business licenses during the 1st quarter 2013, which is a 15% decrease over 2012.• Human Resources staff oversaw the hiring of nine positions during the quarter. This includes one new position and eight existing positions that became vacant.

Lone Tree Arts Center, Lisa Rigsby Peterson, Executive Director

• LTAC announced the 2013-14 season to critical acclaim. The Denver Post said, “LTAC has done much in its brief, two-year history to move the geographic center of Front Range entertainment a few miles south of the City of Denver.” Subscriptions are on sale now and single tickets for the upcoming season will be available August 1. • Tunes on the Terrace, the annual summer concert series at LTAC, is off to a strong start with concerts filling quickly. The Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s Boston Pops concert at LTAC sold out in an hour!• LTAC closed the 2012-13 season with Hank Williams: Lost Highway. The show, directed by Tony Nominee Randal Myler, included a cast from throughout the United States. It played to enthusiastic crowds and saw record numbers of new patrons through the LTAC doors. • An avid supporter of LTAC, FirstBank has renewed its commitment for the 2013-14 season; FirstBank will sponsor two performances of the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra as well as the Tartan Terrors performance.

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• The Arts Center has hosted a number of exciting events this spring, notably welcoming Governor Hickenlooper and Charles Schwab for the Charles Schwab corporate campus groundbreaking in May. Make-A-Wish of Colorado celebrated their 4000th wish granted at LTAC in June. The Denver South Economic Development Partnership hosted their Digital Health Summit. Other groups utilizing the LTAC this spring include Douglas County Schools, Shalom Cares, Heritage Elementary School, American Academy Charter School, Valor Christian High School, and Colorado Korean Childrens’ Chorale.• Arts in the Afternoon, a monthly mid-day concert series geared towards seniors, is now generously supported by Linda Bjelland. • Park Meadows has renewed its support for LTAC and will serve as the Producing Sponsor for Home for the Holidays 2013.• The Arts Center welcomed three new staff members to the Box Office this spring; Kris Graves, Ashley Loudermilk, and Brianna Hall are serving patrons now.• In less than two years of operation, the Arts Center surpassed $1.75 million in ticket sales earlier this year. • Children’s theater continues to be a hallmark of what LTAC brings to the community. The Arts Center saw sold-out crowds for each of the shows presented in 2013, including Skippyjon Jones and Alexander and the Terrible Day. Break Sessions are also very popular, with sold-out capacity hit for each of the camps slated for summer 2013. Children will learn theater, dance, singing, and, most of all, imagination during four weeks of activities. • Don and Betty Winslow continued their ongoing support of the LTAC as patron sponsors for all children’s theater as well as Tartan Terrors. • The City’s Summer Event Season kicked off with Casino Night; the event had over 150 people in attendance. Arbor Day was also very successful with the City of Lone Tree supplying 51 trees and 43 fruiting plants to Lone Tree residents. Lone Tree Elementary School and Eagle Ridge Elementary had a very successful flower fundraiser. They raised $2,915.00 and sold 523 flowers. HawkQuest and South Suburban were just a few of the vendors onsite to round a perfect May day in Lone Tree.• The Eleventh Annual Lone Tree Photo Show took place this spring. A record 606 entries were received from 214 photographers; 93 were selected for the show and were on display at LTAC. Photographers from throughout Colorado were joined by artists from as far away as New York, Virginia, California, and even Greece. • The City of Lone Tree has selected eight new sculptures for display at LTAC and Park Meadows. The sculptures will be available for public viewing through May 2014 as a part of the Douglas County Art Encounters project.

Community Development Department, Steve Hebert, Director

• The City has hired the consulting team of 505 Design, Norris Design, Ricker/Cunningham and Matrix Design Group to work with businesses, property owners, Lone Tree residents and the City to create a new vision for the Entertainment District. The team will develop design concepts that may include vehicle and pedestrian access improvements, enhanced landscape and streetscape improvements, parking management programs, as well as marketing, programming and signage improvements. The team has held several focus group meetings and will be working throughout the summer to get input from the community. Check the City’s website for updates and opportunities to participate.• Construction is underway for the new Charles Schwab office campus approved by the City Council on March 19th. The 38-acre site is located in RidgeGate, south of Lincoln Avenue and west of Park Meadows Boulevard. The campus will include three 5-story office buildings; an amenities building with training rooms and a cafeteria; a parking garage; and a retail center. The planned opening date is scheduled for the third quarter of 2014. • Expansion of the Sky Ridge Medical Center was approved by the City Council on May 7th. The main hospital building will be expanded including 90 new patient beds, expansion of the Women’s Center, a new parking garage and a third medical office building.• The City is in the process of annexing a developed property located generally west of the Marriot Hotel on Park Meadows Drive. The building, currently known as the Aurora Loan Services building, will serve as an operations center for Time Warner Telecom. • A subdivision called “North Sky at RidgeGate” was recently approved by the City, consisting of 33 lots for single-family detached homes. The project is located on Crossington Way, south of Prairie Sky Park, and will be developed by a joint venture between Harvard Communities and Berkley Homes. • A new Embassy Suites Hotel will be located near I-25 and Lincoln (just south of Hampton Inn). The 7-story hotel will include 174 guest rooms, meeting space and a restaurant. Construction could begin late in 2013.• The former Claim Jumper at Quebec and C-470 has been razed to make way for a new Bar and Grill called “It’s Brothers” (formerly called Brother’s Bar & Grill). Construction is underway. • Mellow Mushroom, a pizza restaurant, is redeveloping a formerly vacant building in the Entertainment District, north of Park Meadows Drive and east of S. Yosemite Street. The City approved the plans, allowing for colorful exterior detailing and an enlarged outdoor patio. It is expected to open in late June.

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• New construction continues elsewhere throughout RidgeGate: Single-family homes in ParkSide and Montecito are underway, and multi-family projects include the Regency town homes and multi-family apartments north of the Recreation Center and The Vue Apartments south of Lincoln Avenue and east of Park Meadows Boulevard. Cabela’s, near I-25 and RidgeGate Parkway, is currently under construction with a planned opening in late summer 2013.• The City recently hired its first full-time Chief Building Official, Matt Archer, to help manage the many building construction projects that are underway or planned for the future.• New businesses that have recently opened, or will soon, include the new Khazana Indian restaurant in the Entertainment District south of Park Meadows Dr., the Center Salon & Spa near Park Meadows Dr. and Acres Green Dr., the M-Pulse hair removal and skin care clinic in RidgeGate’s Lincoln Commons, and the University of Colorado Hospital Surgery Center on Kimmer Dr.

Please visit the Community Development Department page of the City’s web site for more information, or call 303-708-1818.

Public Works Department, John P. Cotten, P.E.

• Public Works provided general landscape and road maintenance, noxious weed control, and traffic signal maintenance.• Public bidding and award of contracts was completed for the 2013 Street Overlay Program and the 2013 Concrete Replacement program. The Concrete Replacement will be completed in June 2013 with the street overlay being completed in July 2013.• Public Works staff provided plan review on numerous planning and engineering documents submitted to the City for land development including the Charles Schwab campus.• Construction began for the pedestrian light replacement on the east side of Yosemite Street from Maximus Drive to Park Meadows Drive. This project will replace older pedestrian lights with the City’s standard pedestrian light installed throughout the City.• Public bidding for the installation of pedestrian lights on the west side of Yosemite Street from Lincoln Avenue to Maximus Drive was completed. This project is scheduled to be completed in October 2013.• Public bidding for the reconstruction of Park Meadows Drive between Quebec Street and Acres Green Drive was completed. This project entails replacing the failing concrete pavement with asphalt and raised landscape islands. The road portion of the project will be completed in October 2013.• Bridge repairs on Lincoln Avenue over I-25 began in May 2013 with a planned completion date of late June 2013. These repairs consist of repairing the failing expansion joints on the eastbound lanes of the bridge. The City is scheduled to complete the same repairs for westbound lanes in 2014.

Police Department, Jeff Streeter, Chief of Police

• A Prescription Drug Take Back event was held on April 27th. A total of 125 pounds of prescription drugs were turned over to the DEA for destruction.• The 2013 DARE program is wrapping up and graduations at both Eagle Ridge Elementary and Lone Tree Elementary were held in May.• Our VIPs have been working hard for the City. In April they conducted a total of 576 property watches, 6 motorist assists, 32 Officer assists, 20 citizens assists, 27 mall patrols, and 87 school patrols.• The week of May 12-18 was National Police Week. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. The week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Some interesting statistics for the week are: o On average, one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 57 hours. o Since the first known line-of-duty death in 1791, more than 19,000 U.S. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice. o 80 Law Enforcement Officers in 2012 made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities and to the nation. This is down from 86 in 2011.• Summer is here and we ask that all residents take extra care in watching out for children playing in and around the residential streets.• The Click It or Ticket campaign was May 20th through June 2nd. This is part of an ongoing national effort to make sure drivers and passengers buckle up and reduce traffic deaths and injuries on our roadways.• The coyote team is actively working around Lone Tree in cooperation with the Department of Wildlife (DOW) in conducting the Denver Metro Wide Coyote Study Group. The purpose of this group is to partner with DOW and other area jurisdictions in tracking and recording coyote activity in Lone Tree by Parks and Wildlife officials.• The Douglas County Household Chemical Roundup was held in Lone Tree on May 11th. There will be two more events this summer/fall. The next event will be in Highlands Ranch at Shea Stadium from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 10th. On September 7th the event will be at the Town of Castle Rock.

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Finance and Accounting, Christine Harwell, CPA

• For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the City’s actual revenue (General Fund only) totaled $5,634,178 in comparison to a year to date budget of $5,712,749 resulting in a negative variance of $78,571. The bulk of this variance is related to traffic and court fines coming in lower than anticipated. No change in the policing policy has been made; tickets issued have just been down in the first quarter of 2013. • Through March, sales tax revenues were up 3.45% as compared to the same period in 2012. The 2013 budget anticipates a 3% increase, so year to date taxes are trending as expected. • For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the City’s actual expenditures (General Fund only) totaled $5,808,472 in comparison to a year to date budget of $6,886,235, resulting in a positive variance of $1,077,763. This variance is due to several factors including several budgeted new positions being hired later than expected in the year, lower snow removal costs due to below average snow accumulation the first quarter of the year as well as certain capital projects beginning later than anticipated. • The Finance area is beginning implementation of an online option for sales tax return filing and payment remittance. The time frame for the system to go live is anticipated for the third quarter of the year. • Over the last few years, the Finance area has been focused on establishing several formal financial policies for the City. Council will be adopting two more of these policies at their June 18, 2013 meeting. The debt management policy establishes parameters on the issuance of debt to help ensure that the City maintains a sound debt position and that its credit rating is protected. The investment policy establishes parameters and guidelines for the efficient management of the City’s funds and for the purchase and sale of investments. Objectives of the investment policy are to maintain the safety of principal, to maintain a sufficiently liquid portfolio and to gain a return on the investments. • City staff has begun working on the 2014 budget. Over the next several months, the various departments will work together to draft the budget for Council review in September. Council held a 2014 budget retreat in May to establish policy guidelines for staff. As part of the budget retreat, Council decided to keep the City’s 7 budgeting priorities the same which consist of: o Economic Vibrancy o Safe Community o Multimodal Transportation o Enriched Community o Attractive and Sustainable Environment o Municipal Stewardship o Capital Investment in the Future

City Attorney’s Office, Gary White, City Attorney

• The City Attorney’s Office has been involved in annexing Denver United’s OmniPark property into the City and providing incentives to relocate additional jobs there, bringing many highly skilled and well paid workers into the City. • Following passage at the general election of Amendment 64, allowing the recreational use of marijuana, the City Attorney’s Office has drafted ordinances prohibiting retail and wholesale marijuana establishments as well as marijuana clubs in the City.• Working with the staff of the Lone Tree Arts Center, the City Attorney’s Office has been involved in contracting with artists and productions for the stage, the rental of Arts Center facilities and special City events.• The City Attorney’s Office has been working with Public Works and the Colorado Department of Transportation to secure land for reconstruction of ramps at Lincoln and I-25.• Following compliance checks of liquor establishments in the City, the City Attorney’s Office has prosecuted bar and restaurant owners who have violated liquor ordinances in order to keep the sale of alcohol out of the hands of underage buyers. • The City Attorney’s Office appears before and advises City Commissions, Boards and Committees on procedures, policies and conflict of interest issues.• Following a review of the City’s zoning code, the City Attorney’s Office has been working with the Planning Commission and the City Council to update the zoning code and provide licensing and regulation of specified businesses.• The City Attorney’s Office continues to provide legal services related to enforcing audits for compliance with the tax codes, litigation, zoning regulations, construction and maintenance standards, traffic regulations, City criminal code improvements and liquor control and licensing matters.

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LTAC offers up a September

you'll remember.Enough already with the dinner-and-a-movie night out.Add something different to your entertainment repertoire.Check out these options at the Lone Tree Arts Center:

Everything Old is New Again.Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra. Friday, September 20, 8 pm.Explore how big band composers rewrite the past for the future and how contemporary composers bring their own style to classic jazz tunes.

The Global Piano Experience.Wednesday, September 25, 7:30 pm.Three world-class pianists—Lisa Downing, Bob Baker, and Julio Mazziotti—share their culture and heritage through original music compositions, performed in the acoustic beauty of the Main Stage Theater.

Tartan Terrors.Saturday, September 28, 8 pm.This brash and rollicking concert combines the best inmusic, comedy, and dance. Enjoy the sounds of a world champion bagpiper, the driving tones of drums from around the world, and an unbelievable guitar player. Combine that with Highland Dancers and comedic performers, and you're in for a night you won't soon forget.

Destination Freedom "Black Radio Days"—The Story of Jackie Robinson.Monday, September 30, 7 pm.This radio play explores the life of America’s first black Major League Baseball player.Featuring a live Foley artist, musical guests, and living historicalfigures, this live show is broadcast throughout Denver and often picked up by other national stations. Come be a part of it!

Purchase tickets online at www.lonetreeartscenter.orgor by calling 720-509-1000.

Photo by Don Casper

Schweiger Ranch Fall Festival.Saturday, October 6.10 am–4 pm.www.cityoflonetree.com/fallevent

Bring family and friends to this day-long celebration at historicSchweiger Ranch. Highlights will includehay wagon rides, a pumpkin patch, ascarecrow-making activity from SSPRD,petting zoo, a South Metro Fire truck,and historic ranch tours, as well as en-tertainment by the Paul Glover Trio.

Free entry. Purchase pumpkins for$5 each.

Take advantage of Lone Tree PoolDays, when City residents get in free:

Sunday, July 7 Thursday, July 25 Sunday, August 11 Sunday, August 18 (Make-up date for inclement weather on anyof the earlier days.) For more information on Lone

Tree Pool Days, visitwww.cityoflonetree.com/lonetreepooldays.

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Chamber news and notes.The Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce is geared up for summer!Join them for the following events and activities.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Liberty Dash 5K Race.Thursday, July 4.Start/finish in Sweetwater Park.7:30 am: Registration opens. 8:45 am: Kids/Family Fun Run.9 am: 5K Run/Walk.Website: www.lonetreechamber.com/lone-tree-liberty-dash.For more information or to volunteer, call 303-792-3282 oremail chamberinfo@lonetreechamber.com.

A Taste of Lone Tree Food & Arts Festival.Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11.Lincoln Commons.11 am–6 pm.The Chamber has lined up artists, musicians, and of coursemany restaurants for this fantastically popular event!Volunteers are still needed. Please contact the Chamber at 303-792-3282 or via email at chamberinfo@lonetreechamber.comif you'd like to help.

MEMBER & GROWTH EVENTS

Business After Hours.First Wednesday of each month, 5–7 pm.Open to community members ($10 fee) who would like to learnmore about the Lone Tree Chamber and meet and mingle withmembers.Please join us on the following dates:

Wednesday, August 7: SolaRover (9980 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 212). Wednesday, September 4: Brio Tuscan Grill (The Vistas).

Business Connections Lunches.Free and open to members and non-members alike! Please visit www.lonetreechamber.com for the latest meetingtopics and places.

And finally, have you seen their website...lately?Check out the new-and-improved version at

www.lonetreechamber.com.

It’s not just an exclamation.It’s a way of life.If you’re going to do something, do

it well.And preferably with other people.Who make it interesting.And maybe even fun.Come check out these monthly

lunches aimed at the overachieversamong us who even want to age well:

Tuesday, July 9, at 11:30 am: A dazzling performance by members ofthe Ms. Colorado Senior America CameoClub, featuring Lone Tree residentMichelle Rahn, Ms. Senior America 2004.

Tuesday, August 13, at 11:30 am:Making Your Wishes Known Before It'sToo Late, presented by Brad Frigon. Includes discussion of living wills, advanced directives, medical POAs,and more.

Tuesday, September 10, at 11:30 am:What You Need to Know about NutritionAdvertising, Fad Diets, and NutritionClaims, by registered dietician CallieGraham Brown.

These events are $10/person andinclude lunch.

Non-Lone Tree residents are welcome to attend.

All lunches are at the Lone TreeGolf Club and Hotel.

RSVP to 303-225-4930 or via email atLivingandAgingWellinLT@gmail.com.

For more information, visitwww.cityoflonetree.com/agingwell.

Well, well, well!

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Little sprouts love Seedlings.Seedlings is a one-hour-long family lunchtime

program designed to engage parents and youngchildren in arts, culture, science, and genuine entertainment.

Boxed lunches from Firehouse Subs are availablewhen you pre-order with your ticket purchase.

Recommended audience: Toddlers throughkindergarten.

Admission: $3. (Children ages 1 and under arefree.)

Child box lunches: $3.Adult box lunches: $4.

Summertime programs include:

Kids Comedy Show with Ann Lincoln.Tuesday, August 6, 11 am.

Comedy.Magic.Juggling. Balloon animals and a

bunny.What more could kids

want?Audience members will help make the magic

happen both on-stage and off. So bring your young ones and don't miss out!

Little Miss Muffet...and more.Tuesday, September 3, 9 am & 11 am.

Enjoy an interactive story timewith Little Miss Muffet andher loveable spiderfriends! You'll read astory and visit with livespiders from ButterflyPavilion, includingRosie the tarantula.

Please note that lunch is onlyavailable at the 11 am show.

Attendance is limited to35 children per show, so reserve your tuffet early.

Purchase tickets at www.lonetreeartscenter.org orcall the Lone Tree Arts Center Box Office at 720-509-1000.

Saturday, July 20:6–8 pm: Mary Louise Lee Band. Before she was the First Lady of Denver, Mary

Louise Lee wowed—and still wows—audienceswith her soulful singing.

8–10 pm: The Samples. For more than two decades, The Samples

have delighted fans with music that transcendsgenres and shatters the rules of the establishedmusic industry. Read our interview with Sean Kellyon page 5.

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Specifically designed for children and their families toexperience arts and culture outside the classroom, Passportto Culture expands their worlds of imagination!

Through performances, workshops, and pure enter-tainment, Passport fosters the growth of the visual andperforming arts, science, and cultural understanding inour community.

Get your Passport to Culture at each month’s familyprogram at the Lone Tree Arts Center.

Children who fill up their passports with event stickerscan bring their completed passports to the Lone Tree BoxOffice and receive complimentary Passport to Culture tickets for their families.

Adults and children: $5.Children ages 2 and under: Free. Purchase tickets at the Lone Tree Arts Center Box Office

in person, via phone at 720-509-1000, online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org, or the day of the performance.

Story Pirates.Sunday, August 1, 10am and 7 pm.Special engagementpricing:

$8/person or $5/person for groups of 10+.It's a show so spectacular that you're getting

two chances to see it.And it's a performance so special that we're

calling it a Special Engagement.So what's all the fuss?This one-of-a-kind show promises to entertain

audiences with puppets, enlivening songs, and outrageoussketches, all the while motivating kidsto pick up apencil and writedown their ownfantastic adventures.

Story Pirates is a hilarious sketch comedy musicalperformed by professional improvisers and musicians,and it’s a definite must-see for the entire family.

The show is based entirely on stories writtenby elementary school students, and part of theshow is made up on-the-spot by the kids in theaudience.

Story topics run the gamut, from kung fu ninjababies fighting crime to cats flying and tickle monsters who rule the world.

Jumpin' Jazz Kids—A Swinging Jungle Tale.Sunday, August 18, 3 pm.

Grammy-nominated.Parents' Choice Gold

Winner for 2013.With credentials like that,

who can resist this interactivefamily adventure?

A Swinging Jungle Talecombines classic storytelling with fun jazz/popsongs that the whole family can sing and dancealong with to become part of the show.

Featuring a narrator, jazz quartet, and vocalist,this imaginative performance follows its maincharacter, Claire, in search of her Grandpa's loststory...And when her stuffed animal friends cometo life, the real musical adventure begins!

SMIRK.Sunday, September 15, 3 pm.

Physical comedian Reid Belstock and jugglingace Warren Hammond team up to bring you thishilarious and incredible show forall ages.

Garnering comparisonsto Abbot and Costello, maniacal goofball Reed andstraight-edged Warren are amatched pair of performerswith a deep bag of trickswhose juggling and slapstickantics explode off the stage.

Don't miss your chance towitness their award-winning act!

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Ever heard of a signature Lone Tree median?Yes, there really is such a thing.And it's brought to you by the Park Meadows

Metropolitan District (PMMD).PMMD has been a fixture in Lone Tree since

before it was Lone Tree, having been formed in 1982to build the main streets in Our City's developmentarea.

Over the years, PMMD became a great partnerto the City by helping provide and maintain thebeautiful landscaping we now enjoy in the mediansand at the edges of streets like Lone Tree Parkway,Lincoln Avenue west of Yosemite, Yosemite fromLincoln to County Line Road, and other majorstreets in the traditional Lone Tree area.

Additionally, PMMD...• Partnered with the City in funding the widening

of many major streets, particularly around the ParkMeadows retail area.

• Was heavily involved in the pedestrian lightingprogram along Lincoln Avenue and Yosemite Street.

• Refreshed the retaining walls under the C-470 bridge at Yosemite, as well as the wallsgoing north from there.

• Repainted the pier in the center of Yosemiteat the C-470 bridge, as well as the sloped wallsabove the sidewalks.

• Is assisting the City with replacement of theaging concrete pavement on Park Meadows Drivebetween Acres Green Drive and Quebec Street. Lone Tree signature medians will also be constructed in this area, and PMMD will installstonework and landscaping to further beautify this area next spring.

• Will be enhancing the streetscape by land-scaping the areas immediately behind the walkson the north side of the C-470 bridge.

Another significant undertaking for the District this summer will be the construction of new pedestrian lighting on the west side ofYosemite Street, from Lincoln Avenue north toMaximus Drive.

This new lighting will complete the pedestrianlighting program in the residential areas alongboth sides of Yosemite and Lincoln.

Needless to say, more than 30 years after its inception, PMMD continues to be a valuable partnerin maintaining and enhancing Our City's image.

For more information, visit www.parkmeadowsmetrodistrict.org.

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Garage sale signs say so much...About where to go.And what's for sale.And why passers-by should pull over.And Your City wants to help you say it effectively

and—dare we say—beautifully.Here's how:Lone Tree offers City-approved signs at no cost

to residents.Each household in Lone Tree is allowed four

garage sale signs per year. Households in Acres Green are allowed two.Residents can stop by the City offices on Kim-

mer Drive weekdays from 8 am-5 pm to pick uptheir signs. (Although calling ahead to ensure anadequate supply is available is a good idea.)

Of course, garage sale signs must comply withcertain municipal code specifications.

We've included the main ones here for yourconvenience:

• Signs are not permitted in medians, onmonument signs, or taped/attached to postsor poles.

• Signs cannot penetrate the ground.

• Devices (rocks, bricks, etc.) to secure signsmust be returned to proper location upon removal of signs.

• No attachments (balloons, etc.) are allowed.

• Please remove signs immediately afteryour sale. If signs are not removed within 12 hours, you may be cited/fined for littering.

• Please dispose of, reuse, or recycle yoursigns after the sale.

• Signs may be placed on sidewalks, as longas they don't interfere with or impede traffic orpedestrian movement.

• Non-Lone Tree signs are allowed, but theymust adhere to the same rules outlined aboveand can't be more than 2 ½’ tall x 2’ wide.

So this summer, avoid being a Violator.Know the code.Keep it simple.Keep Lone Tree beautiful.And sell lots of stuff.

...maybe too much.

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Come out, come out, wherever you are...Each summer, Our City looks for residents to

serve on its various commissions, boards, andcommittees.

Or 'CBCs' for short.And each summer, Our Residents don't

disappoint.They come out of their homes and businesses—

and sometimes comfort zones—to help makeLone Tree a better place to live and work.

Are you ready to make yourself seen and yourvoice heard?

Then read on.The seven citizen-based CBCs include the Arts

Commission, Audit Committee, Board of Adjustment,Board of Appeals, Citizens’ Recreation AdvisoryCommittee, Planning Commission, and Youth Commission.

Of course, some committees sound more exciting than others.

But then again, some people are more excitingthan others.

So if any one of the CBCs lights your proverbialfire, here's what you need to know:• The first vacancies to be filled in October willbe for the Arts Commission, Audit Committee, andYouth Commission. • In order to serve, you must have lived in OurCity for at least one year; be able to commit timeto review packet materials and attend meetings;and have a strong interest in making Lone Treeeven more spectacular.• Each CBC has its own web page. Visitwww.cityoflonetree.com and click on the Depart-ments tab to find the appropriate link. There you'llfind a description of the group, its meeting times,agendas, and minutes.• The majority of CBCs operate in an advisorycapacity to City Council and include a staff liaison. • The deadline to apply is Friday, August 30. All application materials and current vacancies canbe found at www.cityoflonetree.com/cbcvacancy.

So just do it.Fill out an application and see what happens.We double dog dare you.

Dogs have all the fun.It's the day your dog dreams of:The one day a year when he is granted entry

into that aquatic human recreational facilityknown more commonly as a public pool.

Dogs salivate at the sight of it.Owners smile.Digital memories are made.And life is good.Unless you're one of the Lesser Pets—those

not invited to the party.Pet reptiles, bun-

nies, cats, kittens,turtles, and evengoldfish willjust have tosuffer in silenceuntil Lone Treeplans a more inclusiveevent.

Until then, here'swhat's planned for ourcanine companions:

Wag N' Romp.Cook Creek Pool, 10 am–2 pm.Saturday, September 7.

Dogs can swim in the pool, test their skills onthe agility course, and more.

Owners can check out the latest in pet prod-ucts from local vendors or even adopt a pet fromdog rescue organizations like Colorado CanineRescue and Dumb Friends League.

So come check it out.But don't tell the Lesser Pets where you're

going.Because that's just mean.

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Let us entertain you...better!

If you've ever found yourself in Lone Tree's Entertainment District—for a margarita, a movie, amanicure, or something more—and wondered why thearea isn't more of a draw for residents and visitors, you'renot alone.In fact, late last year the City brought in a panel of real

estate development and design experts to study the areaand present its findings to the City Council.The chief recommendation that came from the study: Develop a vision and repositioning strategy for the

Entertainment District area.And so the City embarked on a public visioning

process, partnering with 505 Design, a Boulder companyspecializing in development strategies that are relevantto the market and the community.And after months of gathering input from local

businesses, property owners, residents, and visitors, thedesign team will be ready to reveal its proposed plan forthis area.So are you ready to see it? Then stop by the Open House in the Bridge Centers

Atrium (attached to Panera) on Thursday, July 25, from 4–7 pm.The event will be hosted by the design team, including

505 Design, Norris Design, Ricker Cunningham, and Ma-trix Design Group. Graphics and images related to theproposed plan will be available for feedback.

The Entertainment District was orig-inally developed in the late 1980s, priorto the incorporation of the City of Lone Tree.

Over the years, a significant amountof development occurred in the area, in-cluding the United Artists Theater,Brunswick Zone, SkyVenture Colorado,Go Putt Miniature Golf, Element Hotel,Lone Tree Athletic Club, severalrestaurants and financial institutions,and more.

Over those same years, chief criti-cisms of the District area—which spansfrom C-470 to the north, the CrestApartments to the east, Heritage Hills tothe south, and Yosemite Street to thewest—included a lack of identity andlack of walkability.

The months-long public visioningprocess has been focused on under-standing what role the EntertainmentDistrict plays in Lone Tree and in thegreater region, how people view LoneTree, and how the area can be im-proved cohesively and in keeping withthe vision that was developed with thecommunity.

For more information, contact Jennifer Drybread, senior planner, at 303-708-1818 orjennifer.drybread@cityoflonetree.com.

A Look Back in Time.

Circa 1990s.

Now.

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Beat the heat at the library.Need something different to do this summer

that keeps you in air-conditioned comfort?Then check out these offerings at the Lone

Tree Library. Cost is free, unless otherwise noted.

Seriously slick science.This hands-on science program is geared towardkids ages 8–12.Registration is required.Choose from two dates:

Friday, July 12, 1–2:30 pm. orFriday, July 19, 1–2:30 pm.

Dino Film Fest.Dig into summer reading with a special presentation of TheLand Before Time (rated G).Open to all ages.

Monday, July 15, 1–3 pm.

Mother-Daughter Book Club.The family that reads together, stays together.Or something like that.So moms and daughters, do your part.Girls in grades 4–6 and their moms (or significantwomen in their lives) are invited.

Sunday, August 4, 2 pm.Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos.

Red Cross Babysitter’s Training.American Red Cross brings its popular and practi-cal course to the Lone Tree Library.Kids ages 11–15 gain practical skills and confi-dence through video presentations, hands-on ac-tivities, and classroom discussion.Register online at www.redcross.org/take-a-class.Cost: $85.

Saturday, August 10, 9:30 am–4:30 pm.

Business Start-Up Basics.Participants in this two-hour session will learn thebasics of starting a business—from registration tofinancing and business planning.Register online atwww.smallbusinessdenver.com/events.cfm.Adults only please.Presented by the Small Business DevelopmentCenter of South Metro Denver.

Wednesday, August 14, 6:30–8:30 pm.

SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test.Students answer questions from the ACT and SAT,then receive a detailed analysis of their perform-ance in a follow-up session to help determinewhich test is right for them.High school sophomores, juniors, and seniorsonly.

Saturday, August 24, 9:30 am–12:30 pm

LEGO Build-O-RamaContest.Use LEGOs torecreate a scenefrom your favoritebook.Need an incentive?Prizes will beawarded.Open to all ages.

Saturday, September 14,1–3 pm.

For a complete list of what’s happening at ourlocal branch—including book discussion groups,neighborhood meetings, and more—visitwww.douglascountylibraries.org or call 303-791-7323.

Did you know...?Our City can keep your family fed, watered, andentertained all day and into the night on Saturday,August 10! Start at Lincoln Commonswith A Taste of Lone Tree at 11 am. And when theproverbial doors close there, walk over to PrairieSky Park for Big Screen on the Bluffs outdoormovie night.

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Relax in RidgeGate.It's one reason you love living in Lone Tree:You can venture into the great outdoors with-

out even leaving town!Below is a sampling of what's on RidgeGate's

outdoor calendar this summer.For a complete list—or to register for the

events below—visit www.ridgegate.com.

• RidgeGate Walk Concerts. Enjoy a summertime lunch break with free live music inbeautiful Prairie Sky Park. Pack a picnic lunch andunwind, or walk the paved path around the park,bring the kids, and let them dance. Sponsored bySSPRD.

July 3, 11:30 am–1 pm: The Nacho Men,featuring ‘50s and ‘60s disco and beyond.

August 7, 11:30 am–1 pm: The Martini Shot, featuring high-energy pop rock.

• Guided Nature Hikes. Each of these free,family-friendly hikes has a uniquetheme. Get all the details atwww.ridgegate.com.

Saturday, July 6, 9–11 am: Habitat Hike.

Thursday, July 18, 6:30–8 pm: Nature Journaling.

Thursday, August 8, 6:30–8 pm:Where the Buffalo Roam.

Friday, August 30, 7:30–9 pm: Sensing the Night.

Saturday, September 14, 10–11:30 am: The Beekeeper's Revolution.

• Yoga in the Park. Join RidgeGate, SSPRD,and the Lone Tree Recreation Center for a freeyoga class in Belvedere Park (at the corner ofRidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane). No experiencenecessary, and no registration required.

Tuesday, July 30, 6:30–7:30 pm.

Tuesday, August 27, 6:30–7:30 pm.

Tuesday, September 24,5:30–6:30 pm.

Close encounters of the artistic kind.None of the eight newly installed sculptures in

Lone Tree will help you communicate with creaturesfrom another planet.

But they just might help you get in touch withyour creative side.

Douglas County's Art Encounters program—now in its 6th year—showcases sculptures inhighly visible areas in Castle Rock, HighlandsRanch, Lone Tree, and Parker.

Why?Primarily to promote public interest and appre-

ciation in art.Also to draw visitors to the areas where the art

is displayed, and to add aesthetic value to eachcommunity.

Now that's something to see.So get out there and behold these sculptures.And when you behold one you love, go online

to vote for it.It could be the next People's Choice award winner.And if you don't love any of them, there's no

need to panic—they'll disappear in a year.Suddenly.But not inexplicably.

D-Zone by Andrew Libertone Lady Release by Michael Dunton

Fatties Rocket Boy by Christopher Weed

Thurber’s Fescue by Kevin Shaffer

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The latest from SSPRD…Live Music on the Patio.Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel.Friday nights through August 30, 6:30–9:30 pm.Be entertained by local bands and performers while enjoying thegolf course view from the patio at Out of Bounds Bar & Grill.Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and dinner specials al fresco.

Get Into Golf Day.Saturday, July 13, 2–4 pm.Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel.Join fellow golfers for free clinicstaught by Lone Tree’s professionalstaff. Kids play for free after 4 pm withtheir families.Call 303-799-9940 for a tee time.

Youth TRYathlon.Saturday, August 3, Cook Creek Pool. Specially designed for kids ages 6–14to 'try' their skills at swimming, biking, and running. Registration opens at 6 am; starttimes vary, based on age.Cost: $15 pre-registered; $20 same-day registration.For more information, call 303-483-7029or email michellek@ssprd.org.

Old-Fashioned Fair on Grandparents Day.Sunday, September 8, Noon–4 pm.Sponsored by Lone Tree Recreation Center’s Senior Program.Get more details by visiting www.ssprd.org.

Endless Summer Family Tennis Event.Sunday, September 15, 5–8 pm.Lone Tree Tennis Center.Come to this free event and enjoy tennis activities and games, prizes, and refreshments. Open to all!

FORE Miler Race.Sunday, September 29, 7 am.Take advantage of this rare opportunity to run through the scenicLone Tree Golf Course. This 4.4-mile run promises to be a lot of fun!All ages and abilities welcome.Register at www.runningguru.com/event/foremiler.

For a comprehensive list of SSPRD classes, camps, and specialevents, visit www.ssprd.org.

The City of Lone Tree installedeight sculptures at The Vistas atPark Meadows and Lone Tree ArtsCenter.

Find more information abouteach of the pieces, the locations ofall 24 sculptures in this year's collection, and the Art Encountersprogram in general at www.lonetreeartscenter.org/artencounters.php.

That's also where you can votefor the People's Choice award.

New this year, the winning artist(to be announced in May 2014) willreceive a $200 monetary award inaddition to a commemorativeplaque.

The 2012/13 People's Choicewinner was Vincent Juarez's Epic - A Mosaic Obelisk, whichhad been located at Civic GreenPark in Highlands Ranch.

bJust A Weed by Ivan Kosta

See Through OtherEyes: Spotted Owl byEllen Woodbury

Colorado at 135 by Kevin Shaffer

Kite Flying by Maureen Hearty

and feature Lone Tree residents enjoying their favoritepublication (Timberlines, of course). Email photo submissions to timberlines@cityoflonetree.com.Please include your name, contact information, anddate and location of photo.If we feature your photo in a future issue, you will bepaid handsomely. Not with cash, but with compliments from friends

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