Permanent Water Conservation Measures Enacted

It’s a great time to be part of the positive momentum in Lafayette! The Lafayette Connection encourages residents to be BE A PART OF IT—engaged and informed about COMMUNITY LIFE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, and SUSTAINABLE LIVING in Lafayette. The Lafayette Connection is published three times a year, connecting you with your community.

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uSpring Clean Up Lafayette Public Works’ annual

Spring Clean Up service

uBe A Part Of...Shopping, dining, and craft brewing in Lafayette

uBe A Part Of...Fresh, local produce

uEmerald Ash Borer Emergency quarantine in

Boulder county

uNEW! Prescription Drug Take Back Service

uCity Events Calendar

Three emergency water conservation measures put into place during the 2013 drought have been enacted as permanent restrictions. City Council determined these practices to be beneficial conservation practices for Lafayette regardless of drought conditions.

No outdoor irrigation may occur between the hours of 10:00am and 6:00pm. Exceptions are residential hand watering with a hose, and the irrigation of commercial agriculture, city-owned athletic fields and the city-operated golf course.

Excessive overrun of water onto any area not covered by vegetation such as sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets and other paved areas is prohibited.

The spraying down or washing of any paved area, such as a private driveway, with a hose is not allowed.

For additional information and FAQ’s visit www.cityoflafayette.com/PublicWorks

Lafayette’s One Megawatt Solar Garden is Up and RunningIn January Lafayette’s one megawatt solar garden site began producing clean energy for City facilities, local businesses, and low income residents. The 12-acre solar garden, located on Highway 7 east of County Line Road, will annually offset 1,034 metric tons of carbon dioxide which is the equivalent of placing 213 zero-emission passenger vehicles on the road. These 3,300 solar panels were installed at no cost to Lafayette taxpayers through an innovative development contract and a partnership with Xcel Energy.

Lafayette is a leader in Colorado for clean energy implementation. We were first in the state to complete a comprehensive facility energy audit through the Governor’s Office, producing $1.2 million in energy improvements and resulting in energy cost savings to the city and an annual reduction of our carbon footprint.

Lafayette is also currently involved in renewable energy generation through five solar photovoltaic systems on city owned facilities and a methane gas project at the water reclamation plant. Three electric vehicle charging stations and three e-bike charging stations are available in town at no cost to users.

Because Lafayette earned a “Solar Friendly Community” designation, residents are eligible for a $500 discount on solar system installations through participating installers.

For more information visit: www.cityoflafayette.com/GoGreen

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Prescription Drug take Back ServiceThe Lafayette Police Department now offers a prescription drug take back service for Lafayette residents. Expired drugs pose a health hazards to children and pets and also harm the environment when disposed of by flushing them down the toilet. Unwanted medications may be dropped off Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm at the Lafayette Police Department located at 451 N. 111th St. A drug take back event is also being held on Saturday, April 26. For more information visit www.cityoflafayette.com/Police

Lafayette Parks and Recreation Earn CaPRa CertificationThe Lafayette Parks and Recreation departments have earned the prestigious CAPRA certification. This mark of distinction indicates Lafayette has met rigorous standards and proven community commitment. Only 1% of agencies are certified nationally, and only 3 exist in Colorado.

Be a Part of...Shopping, Dining, and Craft Brewing in Lafayette The opening of the new Lafayette Marketplace retail center and three breweries have provided residents with a fresh selec-tion of local places to enjoy shopping, dining, and microbrews. Home décor, gourmet cheese, fireplaces, music, and ten food establishments are a sampling of the shops anchored at La-fayette Marketplace by the Jax Ranch and Home store. This second Jax store carries a broad array of hardware, lawn and garden equipment, animal supplies and more.

Lafayette is a significant player in Colorado’s hip, craft brewery landscape with the opening of Front Range Brewing, Odd13 Brewing, and The Post Brewing. Microbrew connoisseurs and non-enthusiasts alike will discover a charming scene at each of these three locations for a fun night out with friends.

Remember to Shop Lafayette and put your tax dollars to work in Lafayette’s open spaces, the library, public safety, parks and recreation, streets and other important government services.

• Lafayette Marketplace: 400 West South Boulder Rd; www.shoplafayettemarketplace.com

• Front Range Brewing Company: 400 West South Boulder Rd #1650; www.frontrangebrewingcompany.com

• Odd13 Brewing, Inc: 301 East Simpson St; www.odd13brewing.com

• The Post Brewing Company: 105 West Emma St; www.postbrewing.com

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Lafayette is celebrating 125 years in 2014!Mary Miller, the founding mother of Lafayette, was a remarkable woman. After platting the town in 1889, she named it after her late husband Lafayette. Among other accomplishments, Mary discovered coal on her property, was the president of the Lafayette bank, and built the Congregational Church now known as the Mary Miller Theater. Learn more at www.cityoflafayette.com/Historic

Meet Your 2014 City Council

(back row l-r): City Attorney David Williamson, Brad Wiesley, Mayor Pro Tem Gustavo Reyna, Merrily Mazza, Tom Dowling, City Administrator Gary Klaphake (front row l-r): Staci Lupberger, Mayor Christine Berg, Alexandra Lynch

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Spring Clean Up; april 28–May 9 Lafayette residents have two options to dispose of tree limbs, bagged leaves, and landscape materials through the Lafayette Public Works’ annual Spring Clean Up service. Yard waste materials are only accepted in compostable or paper bags.

OPTION 1 – Pick Up: Place your landscape waste in compostable or paper yard bags for pick up. Tree limbs should be cut into 8 foot lengths or shorter and not weigh over 100 pounds. All items must be placed in the street gutter area by 7:00am on the first day of your neighborhood’s scheduled pick-up day. We are unable to return to pick up items not placed by 7:00am. Visit www.cityoflafayette.com/SpringCleanUp for your specific neighborhood’s pick up schedule and where to purchase compostable bags in Lafayette.

OPTION 2 – Drop Off: Bring your landscape waste to the Service Center and dispose of it in the available bins. Limbs may be dropped off behind the building. If plastic bags are used to transport your material, please empty them, then take them back home with you. The Service Center is located at 1700 Avalon Ave. Hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday – Friday, April 28 through May 9 only. Visit www.cityoflafayette.com/SpringCleanUp for more information.

Be a Part of...Water Conservation The Lafayette Public Works Department is dedicated to helping residents save money and become as water conscientious as possible. Take advantage of these programs to save water and money;

uSlow the Flow Indoor/Outdoor Water Audits: This FREE inspection program is available for Lafayette residents. All inspections are performed by trained auditors. Sign up at www.ConservationCenter.org or call 303-999-3820 x217

uToilet Rebate Program: Receive $80 towards the purchase of a new, more efficient toilet. Only the first 100 qualified applicants are eligible. Visit www.cityoflafayette.com/ToiletRebate

uGarden-in-a-Box Program: Beautify your yard and conserve water with these plant-by-number gardening kits. Ordering begins March 3. Visit www.cityoflafayette.com/GardenInABox

uWater-Wise Landscape Seminars: Attend FREE workshops on the how-to’s of xeriscaping and other water-wise landscape practices. For schedules and registration information, visit www.cityoflafayette.com/PublicWorks

Emerald ash Borer Quarantine An emergency quarantine, which prohibits the sale and/or movement of all plants and plant parts of the genus Fraxinus, ash tree, has been established in the Boulder County area related to the recent discovery of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in the City of Boulder. EAB is a non-native, wood-boring beetle that can attack all native ash tree species. The EAB is a state- and federally-regulated invasive pest and is responsible for the death of tens of millions of ash trees in 21 states. Visit www.eabcolorado.com for help identifying, managing and reporting problems.

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Be a Part of...Local ProduceLafayette is home to fantastic farmers markets. Take advantage of fresh, organic produce plus a variety of other local products.

uIsabelle Farm (thru April 30) Fri-Sun 10am-6pm (May-Dec) Tue-Sun 10am-6pm1640 West Baseline Rd (in the Thomas Open Space barn)www.isabellefarm.com uJax Farmers Market Sundays, 9am-1pm; May 11-Sept 28400 W. South Boulder Rd (behind Jax Ranch and Home)www.farmersmarketlouis.com

Spring Clean Up by Lafayette Public Works

Look for D-shaped exit holes

Emerald Ash Borer

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Lafayette Calendar of Events for Spring

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uFEBRUARYEvery Tuesday in FebruaryTax Help from AARP volunteers1-4pm. Lafayette Library; Call for appointment 303-665-5200, option 2. www.cityoflafayette.com/Library

February 1-28Red Dress MonthBob Burger Rec Center / 111 W. Baseline Rd. Free activities all month to raise heart-health awareness. www.cityoflafayette.com/RedDress

uMARCHEvery Tuesday in MarchTax Help from AARP volunteers1-4pm. Lafayette Library; Call for appointment 303-665-5200, option 2. www.cityoflafayette.com/Library

Monday, March 3rd Garden-in-a-Box kits go on sale! Order online at: www.cityoflafayette.com/GardenInABox

Tuesday, March 11thTacos & Trumpets7-9 pm. Affinity Living Community 860 W. Baseline Rd. www.cityoflafayette.com/senior

Saturday, March 15thNano Days Lafayette Public Library / 775 W. Baseline Road. Crafts and experiments celebrating the small. www.cityoflafayette.com/Library

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Saturday, April 5thEaster Egg Hunt10-11am (rain date April 12) Ages 1-8. Waneka Lake Park / 1600 Caria Dr. www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation

Thursday, April 10thFree Intro to Xeriscape Land-scaping SeminarLafayette Public Library / 775 W. Baseline Rd. Pre-register: www.cityoflafayette.com/publicworks

Thursday, April 24thWine, Women and Chocolate 5:30-8:30pm. The Dove House, 1055 S. 112th Street. Wine Tastings, Chocolate Samplings, Appetizers, Networking. 303-666-9555 www.lafayettecolorado.com

Saturday, April 26thDrug Take Back Event10am-2pm. Walmart parking lot 745 N US Hwy 287. www.cityoflafayette.com/Police

April 28th–May 9thSpring Clean UpCity-wide yard waste pick up program. www.cityoflafayette.com/SpringCleanUp

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May 5th to May 11th Screen-Free WeekBob Burger Rec Center / 111 W. Baseline Rd. Kids in grades K-12 receive a FREE week’s pass to the Rec Cntr when committing to turn off electronics. www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation

Saturday, May 10th Bike RodeoFREE! 9am-Noon Flatirons Church parking lot / 355 W. South Boulder Rd. www.cityoflafayette.com/Police

Friday, May 16thArt Night Out5-9pm. Festival Plaza / 311 S. Public Rd. Enjoy music, beer/wine garden, artist booths and kids art. Every 3rd Friday May through September. www.cityoflafayette.com/ANO

uJUNE

Every Wednesday; June 4th–July 23rd Picnic on the Plaza Concert Series; 12-1pm. Festival Plaza / 311 S. Public Rd. www.facebook.com/Lafayette.FestPlaza

Sunday, June 15th Dad’s Play FreeBob Burger Rec Center / 111 W. Baseline Rd. Dads and grandpas get in free with a child’s paid admission. www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation

Friday, June 20th Art Night Out5-9pm. Festival Plaza / 311 S. Public Rd. Enjoy music, beer/wine garden, artist booths and kids art. Every 3rd Friday May through September.www.cityoflafayette.com/ANO

Book a tee time online at Indian Peaks golf course. www.indianpeaksgolf.com