In this week's edition...

• Mondays with the Mayor

• Golden's New Parking Program Pop-up Event

• Slash Collection Options

• Rental Registry Community Meetings

• New Colorado E-Bike Rebates

• School of Mines E-days Events This Weekend

• Water Conservation Public Presentations

Mondays with the Mayor

On this week’s “Mondays with the Mayor”, Mayor Laura Weinberg discusses the following topics:

• Today’s partial solar eclipse
• The monthly GURA meeting that took place on Monday.
• The City Council meeting last night.
• The Colorado School of Mines E-days events over this weekend. Please note as part of the events there will be a fireworks show on Saturday evening (approx. 9 p.m.). Those with loved ones or pets who are sensitive to noise should take the appropriate precautions in anticipation of the show

You can always watch a recording of the live stream on the City's Facebook page.

Golden's New Parking Program Pop-Up Registration

The City is partnering with Interstate Parking Company to launch a new parking management program, Park Golden CO, on May 1! Parking regulations remain mostly the same with a few changes, including the New Golden Resident permit! Read the full details in the Golden Informer.  

Already have a neighborhood parking permit for 2024? No need to do anything!  

If you don’t have a 2024 parking permit and need one (maybe you’re new to town, you have a new driver in your household, or it’s slipped your mind to get a ‘24 permit!), please visit ParkGoldenCO.com and register. NOTE: Registration is license plate based; you will not receive a physical or digital tag.  

Prefer to register in person? Join Interstate Parking Company today until 5 p.m. at the Golden Visitors Center at 1010 Washington Ave to sign up (proof of residency required). 

Slash Collection Options

This weekend’s weather was a whirlwind! While not causing as significant damage city-wide as the last winter storm in March, you may have experienced some impacts of wind-related downed branches. Here are a few options for discarding those limbs:

• For Pay-as-You-Throw customers, use your Organics collection cart to discard tree branches during your regularly scheduled organics pick-up. Call 303-277-8727 to upgrade your cart or request additional carts.
• Spring and Fall Yard Waste collection days are scheduled for the week of May 6-10. Tree branches can be set out along with your regular organic waste for free on your regular day of service. Learn more on the city website. 
• Jefferson County offers slash drop-offs beginning May 23rd through October. Sign up for SLASH alerts to be notified of schedules, changes and updates to the locations. There are fees associated with these drop-offs. 
• Tree failure, which requires complete tree removal, may best be addressed by a private tree care provider.

The City will continue to monitor the impacts and needs of the city residents. 

Rental Registry Community Meetings

The City is looking for community feedback before making any decisions regarding a rental registry. Renters and landlords are invited to attend any of three feedback sessions hosted at the Golden Community Center:

• Wednesday, April 10, 6-7 p.m.
• Friday, April 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 9, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Questions or can't make it? Email lmckinney@cityofgolden.net

New Colorado E-bike Rebates!

Colorado launched a statewide e-bike tax credit on April 1, offering every resident a $450 point-of-sale discount off the purchase of a battery-powered bicycle!

See a list of participating bike shops online today

Colorado School of Mines E-Days Return!

The CSM spring tradition returns with E-Days, an event where CSM welcomes the larger Golden community to celebrate Mines traditions. There are three events open to the public this year all on Saturday, April 13:

• Spectate the Carboard Boats Races from the shores of Clear Creek near the RV Park from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• The Carnival is also once again open to the community. The event takes place from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the D Lot (Elm Street) on campus.
• End the evening with an all-aerial fireworks show that will begin at 9 p.m., weather permitting*

*Those with loved ones or pets who are sensitive to noise may wish to take the appropriate precautions in anticipation of the show.

Water Conservation Public Presentations

Golden is hosting a free educational public event all about water efficiency updates and programs.

Staff will provide updates on the Waste of Water Ordinance, the Lawn Replacement Program, and the Golden Drought Management Plan.

Join us in City Hall Council Chambers at 911 10th Street Golden on April 16 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. or April 19, from 11 am to 12 pm. Both meetings will contain the same content, but on different dates to accommodate more people.

Upcoming Homes Games

• Softball vs. UCCS -- Saturday, April 13 @ 12 & 2 p.m.
• Football Spring Game -- Saturday, April 13 @ 1 p.m.
• Softball vs. UCCS -- Sunday, April 14 @ 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Public Road Closures

City of Golden / 911 10th Street / Golden, CO

(303) 384-8000