August Superior Sentinel 2020

View / Share as a webpage

Aug banner

Superior Sentinel - AUGUST 2020

Superior monument sign

Message From the Mayor

Mayor Folsom photo

Dear Superior Residents,

I hope you've all had a good summer adjusting to our new normal. Like you, I've missed our normal summertime activities like the 4th of July Parade and Pancake Breakfast and appreciate the virtual alternatives that our staff and others put together for residents.

As many of us prepare for the fall and the startup of school, it's important to stay up to date with the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps we should all be taking individually. Recently I received a comprehensive update from Colorado Governor Jared Polis and I wanted to pass it along to our residents. Our family wishes you and yours the best during the final weeks of the summer!

Mayor Clint Folsom


COVID-19 Updates and Resources

Information and guidance regarding the current outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can be found on the Town's website or by following the link below.

Boulder County Updates

Masks can't do it alone

U.S. Census Workers Coming to Superior

Census worker

2020 US Census Non-Response Follow-Up (NRFU) in Boulder County

Beginning July 30, census takers will begin knocking on doors throughout Boulder County (including the Town of Superior) to collect responses from households that have not yet responded. This operation is known as Non-Response Follow Up (NRFU). "If you want to avoid an enumerator at your door, fill out your census today. Respond now to the #2020census and #ColoradoCounts". You can also respond online at www.2020census.gov or by phone at 1-844-330-2020.

Census takers should not be confused with door-to-door solicitors. Census takers should be easily identified by a valid ID badge with a photo, issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In carrying out their duties under Title 13 of the U.S. Code, Census employees are required to approach homes and businesses to gather information. If you want to know how to identify a legitimate employee or have any concerns of fraud, that information can be found here.


Residential Parking Time Limit Feedback

residential parking

The Town has heard from citizens expressing concern about the number of cars parking for an extended amount of time in residential neighborhoods in our community.

Find out more and provide your feedback by answering a few questions. This information will be provided to the Town Board for its consideration.


Town of Superior Election

vote

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

The Town of Superior's regular election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 for three (3) Board of Trustee members. The first day candidates will be able to obtain nomination petitions from the Town Clerk is August 4, 2020. For more information, call the Town Clerk at 303-499-3675 ext. 112 or email phyllish@superiorcolorado.gov. Full details.


Board and Advisory Groups

coffee shop

VIRTUAL First Fridays Coffee with Superior Town Board Members - August 7th

Please join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for First Fridays Coffee hosted by Trustees Sandie Hammerly and Laura Skladzinski on Friday, August 7th, from 7:45 to 9:30 am. This will be a virtual meeting online. Stay for a couple of minutes or the whole time, as your schedule allows.

Information on how to join the meeting.


Recent Town Board Actions from the July Meeting

Review the most Recent Town Board Actions from the July 2020 Town of Superior Board Meeting.


Advisory Groups

Apply Now to Serve on a Town Advisory Group!

The Town of Superior is home to many diverse citizens who possess an abundance of talent, skills, and experience. To ensure an effective and representative government, the Board of Trustees seeks individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds to participate on different resident Advisory Groups. Advisory Groups are established for the purpose of reviewing information and making recommendations to the Board of Trustees on Town issues. Residents may apply for a Town Advisory Group at any time, regardless of whether there is a current or upcoming vacancy. Vacancies will be updated after the August 10th Town Board meeting and the next round of interviews and appointments will take place in September.

Please see the following links for more detailed information and applications for each group.
Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability
Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee
Historical Commission
Open Space Advisory Committee
Parks, Recreations, Open Space, and Trails Advisory Committee
Superior Youth Leadership Council

Questions? Contact Karen Snortland, Committee Coordinator at karens@superiorcolorado.gov


PP art install and prairie dog

Art Popping Up in August!

New art installations will be popping up throughout the community in August. Be sure to look out for six bus shelters transformed into canvases along Rock Creek Parkway, prairie dog sculptures will be placed in 10 locations from Original Town to the South Pool and a first-of-its-kind temporary installation at Purple Park by Boulder artists George Peters and Melanie Walker (pictured left). Prairie dog design by Sheila Hunt (pictured right).


Parks and Recreation News

Recreation Guide graphic

For updates and information about Parks, Recreation and Open Space, please visit www.superiorrec.com.

Encouraging vibrant and meaningful community by providing exceptional parks, facilities, open space, events and services.


Superior parks

Your Input is Needed!

PROST Master Plan Community Engagement Meeting
August 3, 2020 -- 6:30 PM

Join fellow residents for a virtual community meeting hosted by Mike Svetz of PROS Consulting.The purpose of the meeting is to present an overview of the process that will be taken to create the Master Plan for the Town's Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) system. In addition, there will be an opportunity for the public to give input on the current utilization of the PROST system and where opportunities for improvement should be focused in the next 10 years. Please join us!

The meeting will last approximately 90 minutes. Registration in advance is required. 

REGISTER HERE


South pool

New Walk-Up Pool Access Option for Residents

Walk-up pool access is available for residents in order to maximize pool capacity during recreational swimming sessions.

Walk-up pool access details.


Public Works and Utilities News

August Projects and Road Work Updates

This month's Projects and Road Work Updates includes the 88th Street Reconstruction Project. For additional Public Works project information, please visit superiorcolorado.gov.

For questions or concerns please contact Alex Ariniello at 303-499-3675 ext.111.

88th Street construction

BVSD Transportation

It's not too early to start thinking about transportation options for next school year!
https://www.bvsd.org/departments/transportation


Fence Maintenance Reminder

Fence maintenance

Fence Maintenance Responsibility

As a reminder about fence maintenance responsibility, the Town is responsible for exterior painting and minor repair on the outside face of fence sections that abut Town right-of-way or open space/greenbelt areas. Residents are responsible for the inside of this fencing, which includes posts and crossbeams, or "stringers," and the Town is responsible for the exterior slat pieces.

Find out more by visiting the Town website or by calling Town Hall at 303-499-3675.