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September-October 2017 Thornton City Voice Newspaper 1
For details about any of these programs go to cityofthornton.net/TrashRecycling, email [email protected] or call 720-977-6200.
Also follow us on @COTTrashRecycling for recycling tips, the latest information on delays, special events and more!
Labor Day Holiday DelayCollection service will be on a one-day holiday delay for the entire week starting September 4.
Tree Branch/Limb Recycle Drop OffSeptember 9IMC, 12450 Washington St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., proof of residency required, restrictions apply.
Household Chemical RoundupSeptember 16IMC, 12450 Washington St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Small fees may apply, proof of residency required and restrictions apply.
Fall Leaf CollectionOctober 16 thru November 10During this four week period, city trash service customers, may place bagged leaves at the curb on their regular trash pickup day. Use black trash containers first. Bags filled with trash or other debris will not be collected. Restrictions apply
Paint Recycle Drop Off Adams County residents and small businesses can drop off their unused and old paints and stains for free recycling on October 7 at the Bennett Public Works Department,
365 Palmer Ave., Bennett from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Restrictions apply and proof of residency required. For other local year-round paint recycling options visit paintcare.org.
Holiday Closures and DelaysCity of Thornton offices, Thornton Community Center and Thornton Arts & Culture Center will be closed on Monday, September 4, to observe the Labor Day holiday. City offices and facilities will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5. The Carpenter Recreation Center and the Thornton Active Adult Center will reopen regular hours on September 5 after being closed for annual maintenance.
Carpenter Park Amenities Closing for the Season in SeptemberOn Sunday, September 24, the Carpenter Park sprayground, carousel and boathouse will close for the season. However, the remainder of the Park is open to the public throughout the year from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. For more information about Carpenter Park visit cityofthornton.net/CarpenterPark.
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Allied Global Company Opens New Call Center in Thornton
Allied Global is opening a call center in Thornton. It will be the company’s seventh call center in the U.S. “Allied Global is considered one of the top business process outsourcing companies in the Americas,” says
Thornton Economic Development Assistant Director, Adam Krueger. “The new location is expected to create over 200 new jobs.”
The company is leasing 30,000 square feet in the North Valley Tech Center, off I-25 and 84th Avenue, with plans to expand in the future. “I am excited to bring life and energy into this excellent call center,” says Director of the Thornton Allied Global Call Center Kevin Hulen. “Offering jobs to talented people is an incredibly satisfactory feeling, we look forward to working with the great people of the Thornton community and building success together.”
This retail outlet will be the first of its kind in Colorado.
Work is underway on the future site of the Denver Premium Outlets. The 350,000 square foot outlet mall at I-25 and 136th Avenue is scheduled to open in the fall of 2018, and will feature approximately 80 retail shops and restaurants. “There are currently 88 Premium Outlets worldwide,” says Thornton Retail Administrator Julie Jacoby. “This will be the first one in the state of Colorado and the surrounding western states.”
Simon Premium Outlets chose Thornton because of its accessibility for shoppers along the Front Range and from surrounding western states. “Simon Premium Outlets is the premier outlet developer in the world, and we are thrilled to welcome them into our community,” says Jacoby. “This amazing development brings in-demand retailers into our backyard and is a strong addition to the North I-25 corridor economy.”
This project is part of Thornton City Council’s goal to expand retail development, maintain and increase employment opportunities, and generate funding for city services.
Trash/Recycling News
Question: I misplaced my recycling calendar how do I get another one?
Answer: Please email your home address to
[email protected] to request an electronic copy. Recycling collection occurs two times a month.
Denver Premium Outlets are taking shape in Thornton
Artists rendering of the Denver Premium Outlets
Harvest Fest Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, September 97:30-9:30 a.m.
Thornton Active Adult Center9471 Dorothy Blvd.
Fees: $4/adults; $2.50/seniors 55+ and children 12 and younger
The all-you-can-eat menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage,
scrambled eggs, juice and coff ee.
EATING SMARTBEING ACTIVE
CLASSCommunity Building2141 E. 95th Ave.
Short walk just north of the community center.
MEETUP LOCATIONThornton
Community Center2211 Eppinger Blvd.
*If you receive assistance such as food from a food panty, WIC, EBT dollars, etc., you may qualify for this program. You must able to
commit to the entire nine week program.
Qualified participants will enjoy instructor-led fitness samples and interactive cooking
demonstrations.
Child care is available and pre-registration is required. To find out if you *qualify and to register call EFNEP Educator Nancy Silva at
303-730-1920.
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 5-NOVEMBER 710 A.M.-12 P.M.
Sponsored by:
www.cityofthornton.net/festivals 303-255-7800
Call for more information about the Southwest Thornton Shuttle Service.
September 910 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Community Park
York Street and Thornton ParkwayLive Entertainment • Beer Garden • Food • Business & Craft Bazaar • Skatepark Competition
The Great Chili Cook-Off • Chile Roaster • Amusements • Playful City USA Play DayCultural Expedition Tent and much more!
A Signature Event of the City of Thornton
D E V E L O P E D A N D M A N A G E D B Y
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Fall Clean-up to Help SeniorsThe city of Thornton and the Senior Hub will host yard clean-up events in October to help Thornton seniors who cannot perform the work themselves. As a volunteer, you’ll donate two to four hours of time to rake leaves, trim bushes, clean out gutters and prep yards for the winter. To volunteer contact the Neighborhood Services at 303-538-7600.
Free Homebuyer WorkshopsLearn about the home buying process, qualifying for a mortgage and down payment assistance programs at these upcoming workshops:
• September 7, Thornton City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Dr., 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. To register, email Adams County Housing Authority at [email protected] or call 303-227-2013.
• October 7, Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. To register, email Community Resources & Housing Development Corporation at [email protected] or call 303-428-1448.
• October 25, Thornton City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Dr., 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. To register, email Adams County Housing Authority at [email protected] or call 303-227-2013.
These workshops are free, but an RSVP is required to attend. Lunch will be provided to attendees.
Regular Municipal Election: November 7The city of Thornton is participating in the coordinated mail ballot election on November 7. Residents will be electing one Council Member in each of the four wards to a four-year term. If you are an active registered elector, you should receive a ballot in the mail in mid-October. If you do not receive a ballot and believe you are registered, please contact the Adams County Election Office at 720-523-6500. The deadline to register to vote is October 16. Go to www.govotecolorado.com for more information. There you will also find locations of Adams County Voter Service and Polling Centers. You can visit one of these centers, or go to the Adams County Elections Office from October 30 through, and including Election Day (November 7), excluding Sunday.
Election ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. November 7, to either the Adams County Election Office, 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., 1st Floor, Suite E 3102; Thornton City Clerk’s Office, 9500 Civic Center Dr.; or any of the other ballot drop-off locations listed in the
instructions you receive with your mail ballot. For ballot drop-off locations you can also visit adcogov.org.
Not sure what Ward you live in? You can find the city of Thornton Ward map at cityofthornton.net/government, or contact the City Clerk’s office at 303-538-7230.
WHAT’S OVERTHERE
New Construction in Thornton
A Bonaventure Assisted Living facility is being built at 12281 Washington Center Parkway, behind the Target Center. It will be a 167,284 square foot senior living community.
The Duluth Trading Company, a clothing store, will occupy 19,484 square feet of retail space in the Larkridge shopping area.
RELATIVES RAISING CHILDREN CONFERENCE
Cost: $10 ($12 at door) Breakfast and lunch included.
For more info or to register visit cityofthornton.net/communityconnections or call 720-799-9254.
Thousands of Coloradoans are raising a family member’s child and many don’t know
where to find support and resources.
At this conference find what you need and much more!
If you’re raising a family member’s child ...You’re not alone!
2017NOVEMBER 17, 8:30 A.M. ADAMS COUNTY CONFERENCE CENTER 4430 S. ADAMS COUNTY PKWY.
Oil Changes & MoreD E V E L O P E D A N D M A N A G E D B Y
Please call 720-977-5914 or email [email protected] for more information and updates.
Saturday, September 9 • 7~10 a.m.
(Sign~up begins at 6:45 a.m.)
Grandview Ponds4401 E. 104th Ave. • Thornton
Children ages 4~12 to be accompanied by an adult.
THERE WILL BE A PRIZE AWARDED FOR MOST AUTHENTIC FISHERMAN!
$1per child
Fishing Derby
Your Thornton Area Grease Monkeys present:
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Changes to Thornton’s Sign
Code If you want to place a sign at your home or along a street, there are some changes to Thornton’s sign regulations you should be aware of. All properties can now display various types of temporary signs, such as freestanding signs, banners, and feather flags. Temporary signs such as garage sale, open house and directional signs, or those expressing an opinion, can be posted on private property, with one sign
displayed for up to 180 days, but remaining signs can’t exceed 30 days of display.
In public rights-of-way (the area along the public streets), temporary, freestanding signs can be displayed from 5 a.m. on Fridays until 7 a.m. the following
Monday. There are other requirements for posting signs depending on where you want to place the sign. For more information, visit cityofthornton.net, and search for “temporary signs.”
Consider participating in The Great Chili Cook-Off to benefit the Marc Jr Foundation!
Harvest Fest • Saturday, September 9 Set-Up: 10 a.m. Chili Served: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
For more information please call, Lynette Apodaca at 720-840-4995or email her at [email protected].
DO PEOPLE RAVE
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A Signature Event of the City of Thornton
Free Personal Money Management Workshop
The city of Thornton and local nonprofit Joyful Journeys are hosting a free personal money management workshop on October 26. This workshop will help you create a spending plan for your money, so you will have enough money for the things you need as well as the things that are important to you. Following a spending plan will put you in control of your money and keep you out of debt or help you work your way out of debt. The workshop is October 26, from 6-8 p.m., at the Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd. Register with Joyful Journeys at 303-667-9695 or via email at [email protected].
Watch For the New Traffic Signals
The city of Thornton will install two new traffic signals. One at 120th Avenue and Jasmine Street that will be operational before the start of the school year. This signal will improve ingress and egress during school hours at Glacier Peak Elementary School as well as help create a safe pedestrian connection to the bus stop across 120th Avenue. The other signal will be a pedestrian “HAWK” signal on Huron Street roughly 200 feet north of Gale Boulevard. This will complete the pedestrian connection for the Niver Nature Trail and provide a regional connection to access the 88th Avenue and I-25 Park-N-Ride. “HAWK” signals are only active when a pedestrian needs to cross the street; an example of this type of signal can be found on Huron Street just north of 84th Avenue at Pinnacle Charter School.
Safety Cones for Block Parties If you’re having a block party to celebrate Good Neighbor Day in September and are closing off a street, you can borrow safety cones from the city. Thornton’s Neighborhood Services has a limited number of safety cones and bars available for neighborhood block parties. You’ll need to submit your approved traffic control permit and a Block Party Registration form, which can be found at cityofthornton.net. Cone reservations require a refundable deposit of $30. For more information visit cityofthornton.net or call 303-538-7600.
SCHEDULING THE SERVICE IS EASY! Visit cityofthornton.net/TrashRecycling to schedule your curbside pick up.
We’ll pick up debris such as in-house remodel, renovation materials, junk from your yard or garage clean up. most pick ups $65
trygot junk?THIS SERVICE IS FOR CITY OF THORNTON TRASH/RECYCLING CUSTOMERS ONLY.
October 21 • 6-9 p.m.Carpenter Park Fields Parking Plots • 108th Ave. & Colorado Blvd.
Admission $1 per personEveryone entering the event is subject to the admission fee.
Due to the popularity of this event, the admission line will be cut off in order to adhere to the 9 p.m. closing time. For more information visit www.cityofthornton.net/festivals or call 720-977-5917.
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Jan Kulmann303-538-7201 - City 720-201-6155 - CellJan.Kulmann @cityofthornton.net
Adam Matkowsky303-538-7530 - City 303-601-2917 - CellAdam.Matkowsky @cityofthornton.net
Ward 3
Sam Nizam303-538-7533 - City 720-226-4706 - CellSam.Nizam @cityofthornton.net
Josh Zygielbaum303-538-7532 - City720-523-3371 - [email protected]
Ward 2
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Montoya303-538-7536 - City720-365-2695 - CellEric.Montoya @cityofthornton.net
Val Vigil303-538-7535 - City303-947-7588 - CellVal.Vigil @cityofthornton.net
Mack Goodman303-538-7534 - City303-287-8662 - [email protected]
Jacque Phillips303-538-7537 - City303-903-1011 - Cell Jacque.Phillips @cityofthornton.net
Ward 1
Heidi Williams303-538-7531 - City303-819-9722 - CellHeidi.Williams @cityofthornton.net
Mayor
City Council Meetings September 12, 26; October 10, 24
City Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the Thornton City Hall Council Chambers and are also televised live
on KTTV-8, Comcast channel 8. These dates are subject to change. Please go to cityofthornton.net and the Community Calendar for current information. If you
have a disability and require assistance to attend and participate in these meetings, call 303-538-7245.
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Editorial StaffTodd Barnes, 303-538-7279
Managing Editor/Communications Director
Lisa Wilson, 303-538-7282Editor, Writer/Communications Content Supervisor
Erika Barnard-Hollinshed, 303-538-7256Writer, Design/Communications Technician
Gina Lantz, 303-538-7575Design/Communications Technician
Photographers: City Staff and Thinkstockphotos® A special THANKS to all city Departments and Divisions for their contribution to the Thornton City Voice newspaper.
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Active Adult Center 303-255-7850Animal Control 720-977-5250Arts & Culture Center 720-977-5885Building Inspection 303-538-7250 Building Permits 303-538-7250Business Assistance 303-538-7605City Clerk’s Office 303-538-7230City Communications 303-538-7279City Council & Mayor 303-538-7200City Manager’s Office 303-538-7200Code Compliance 303-538-7517Community Center 303-255-7830Human Resources 303-538-7245
Jobline 303-538-7555Municipal Court 720-977-5400Neighborhood Services 303-538-7600Police (non-emergency) 720-977-5150Recreation Center 303-255-7800Snow & Ice Control 720-977-6464Trash & Recycling 720-977-6200Utilities (Water, Sewer) 720-977-6500Utility Billing 303-538-7370Volunteer Program 720-977-5881Voter Registration 303-538-7230Water Quality 303-255-7770
Thornton City Hall9500 Civic Center Dr., 80229
Thornton Police Department and Municipal Court
9551 Civic Center Dr., 80229
Infrastructure Maintenance Center12450 Washington St., 80241
Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center
11151 Colorado Blvd., 80233
Thornton Community Center2211 Eppinger Blvd., 80229
Thornton Active Adult Center9471 Dorothy Blvd., 80229
Thornton Arts & Culture Center9209 Dorothy Blvd., 80229
Tune into Comcast Channel 8 anywhere in the Thornton area.
Thornton 8 airs city council meetings, coverage of local events and issues, and arts, cultural, educational and original programming. Don’t have Comcast?
Visit cityofthornton.tv for live streaming and On Demand content.
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Be a Snowbusting Hero
Being a Thornton Snowbuster can make an incredible difference in the life of a disable Thornton community member by creating clear access for them to enter and exit their home, as well as for them to receive their meal and medication deliveries. Apply online at https://volunteers.cityofthornton.net. Questions about the program? Contact Jesse at 720-977-5881 or email [email protected].
On July 31, the city of Thornton broke ground on a new Fire and Police Substation at 132nd Avenue and Quebec Street. When finished at the end of summer 2018, the 30,000-square-foot police and fire department substation will help Thornton emergency services better serve Thornton’s growing community.
Thornton Breaks Ground on New Public Safety
FacilityMeet your Thornton City Council Members at our Fall Ward Meetings. There will be presentations featuring information about current topics of interest specific to your Ward and citywide. If you’re unable to attend your Ward meeting, you may always contact your council members via email or phone with your question or concern.
Not sure what Ward you live in? Visit cityofthornton.net and click on ‘View Thornton Maps’.
WARD 4 WARD 3SEPTEMBER 18, 6:30 P.M.
Infrastructure Maintenance Center 12450 Washington St., Rm 130
SEPTEMBER 28, 6:30 P.M. West Ridge Elementary School
13102 Monaco St.
WARD 1 WARD 2OCTOBER 2, 7 P.M.
Thornton Arts & Culture Center 9209 Dorothy Blvd.
OCTOBER 5, 7 P.M. Thornton City Hall
9500 Civic Center Dr. 1st Floor Training Rm
Schedules may vary due to unforeseen circumstances. Please check the community calendar on the city’s website at cityofthornton.net to verify the meeting date, location and time before attending or call 303-538-7200.
If you plan on attending and due to a disability need special assistance in understanding or participating in the meeting, please call 303-538-7245.
City Council Ward Meetings
