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Superior Sentinel - DECEMBER 2021 |
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December 4, 2021
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Superior Khandbari Sister City project is hosting the first annual Superior Bazaar to take place on December 4, 2021 at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road).
The event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will feature vendors from across the north metro area. Products for sale will include handmade jewelry & ornaments, art prints, original acrylic paintings, crocheted baby blankets, bath products and lotions, quilted bags, candles, note cards, handmade pottery, knit hats, food products and much more. Additionally, there will be several Nepalese products for sale. A portion of the sales at the Superior Bazaar will benefit the Superior Khanbari Sister City Project.
For additional information or questions contact Superior-Khandbari Sister Cities.
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On November 8th, the Superior Town Board approved a 2022 budget of over $43.6 million. The Board and this budget continue to actively invest in our community. Over $3.2 million in transportation improvements and $4.9 million in utility system capital improvements are planned in 2022.
The Town continues to hold steady or reduce our property tax rates. 2022 will be the 19th consecutive year Superior has decreased at least one of our property tax rates. In 2022 we are looking at inflationary increases in the monthly monthly trash and recycling fees and sewer service charges. There will be NO increase in monthly water or storm drainage fees. The last water fee increase was in 2017, the last storm draining increase was in 2015. Superior’s residential utility bills remain 13% – 22% lower than our neighboring communities.
 The numbers for Boulder County are still high. Please visit the Boulder County’s COVID-19 website to view data and other important information.
During this high transmission stage, masks are required in all indoor spaces. All individuals 2+ are required to wear masks in all indoor settings regardless of vaccination status. Once transmission decreases to moderate or low levels for 21 consecutive days, masks will no longer be required in public indoor spaces. However, individuals may still choose to wear them, and businesses may still implement policies requiring them.
Please continue to do all you can to decrease transmission in our community. Thank you.
In our ongoing effort to STAY CONNECTED with residents and visitors alike, the Town of Superior uses several tools to provide you with timely information about Town Board and Advisory Group meetings and agendas, Community Events and Programs, Construction projects and updates, and other important news and alerts. GovDelivery, the Town's email subscription service, is part of a larger effort to connect and curate information access for our community – and to tailor this information by topic and how you wish to receive it.
Find out more about GovDelivery and the various tools we have to offer you in order to Stay Connected!
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Board and Advisory Groups
First Fridays Coffee With Town Board Members
Please join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for First Fridays Coffee hosted by the Town Board Friday, December 3, from 7:45 to 9:30 am. This is an informal conversation about all things Superior. Stay for a few minutes or the whole time, as your schedule allows. Coffee and light snacks will be provided.
This month's meeting will be held virtually.
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Recent Town Board Actions from the November Meeting
Review the most Recent Town Board Actions from the November 2021 Town of Superior Board Meeting.
Apply Now for an Advisory Group!
Current and upcoming vacancies are as follows:
Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) – 1 vacancy
Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee (CAPS) – 1 vacancy
Historical Commission – 1 vacancy
Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) - 1 vacancy
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PARC) – 1 vacancy
Apply now for this month's quarterly appointments! Visit the Town of Superior’s Advisory Group webpage for more information and to apply online.
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CAPS December Events
Boulder Children's Chorale, December 5
• 4:00-5:30 p.m.
• Superior Community Center, 1500 Coalton Road
Faire la fête, December 11
• 3:00-4:00 p.m. French Jazz Piano & French Pastries
• 4:15-5:30 p.m. Danse Etoile Ballet performance
• Superior Community Center, 1500 Coalton Road
Winter Arts in the Park, December 18
• Featuring Monarch High School Choir at the Winter Lights Exhibit
• 5:00-7:00 p.m.
• Grasso Park, 100 E. William Street (if extreme inclement weather, Superior Community Center)
Town of Superior Launches New Economic Development Website
 The Town of Superior is excited to unveil our new Superior Economic Development website, which is intended to elevate our community and our businesses. The new site communicates the spirit of doing business and living life to the fullest here in Superior. It provides a strategic vision and brand to both rally the community and support our economic development efforts and workforce needs. The site offers in-depth data, resources and support to promote our community to businesses and talent.
https://superior-business.org/
Register for the FREE Virtual Sustainability Film Series
The Town of Superior, Cities of Lafayette and Louisville, and the City and County of Broomfield are hosting a virtual and free Sustainability Film Series. Virtual films will be shown monthly on the third Thursday, November - February, from 6:30-8:30pm.
December’s film is Youth Unstoppable screening on December 16!
Register for the film here!
Youth Unstoppable takes us inside the rise of the Global Youth Climate Movement. Slater Jewell-Kemker was 15 when she began documenting the untold stories of youth on the front lines of climate change refusing to let their futures slip away. Over the course of 12 years and set against stunning visuals of a planet in crisis, Youth Unstoppable follows the evolution of a diverse network of youth rising up to shape the world they will live in.
Draft of the Town’s Sustainability Action Plan Now Available
Following several months of community engagement, work sessions and stakeholder input, the Town and the Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) are excited to share the first draft of the Sustainability Action Plan! Head over to Shape Superior to learn more about this process and to provide your input on the draft of the plan.
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Give yourself the gift of savings!
Join the Superior Home Energy Challenge
As part of the Energy Action Plan implementation, ACES has launched a community-wide energy challenge! Visit the Energy Challenge webpage to learn how you can schedule your Home Energy Squad visit and participate in the challenge today.
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 Last Chance to Save 50% at Eco-Cycle's CHaRM!
The Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials is located at 6400 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80303. Present this coupon and proof of residency (driver's license or Town utility bill) to save 50% off your total recycling bill! Offer expires December 31, 2021.
Learn more about accepted items and prices at www.ecocycle.org/charm or call 303-444-6634.
Removal of Snow and Ice
Periodically the Town includes information about issues and trends in the area of code enforcement. This month, we want to remind residents of the Municipal Code that applies to the removal of snow and ice within the Town.
Sec. 11-1-20. Removal of snow and ice
Questions regarding the Town's code enforcement program should be directed to our Code Enforcement Officer, Jammi Hedquist, at 303-499-3675 ext. 165, or email Jammi at jammih@superiorcolorado.gov.
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Yard Waste Recycling Facility
The Town's Yard Waste site, located at 2125 Honey Creek Lane, is open year-round to accommodate the extended Colorado growing season. Information on hours of operation, accepted items, and more.
Christmas Tree Recycling
From December 26 to January 31, the yard waste site opens every day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate Christmas tree recycling. Please make sure all ornaments, tinsel and decorations are removed from the trees.
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The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department offers a variety of programs, events and services for our community to enjoy. Visit www.superiorrec.com for more information.
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Have you Explored the Community Center, yet?
• Programs and Activities
• Library Services
• Submitting a proposal for a program of your own
• Room Reservations
• The Serendipity Tap & Cafe
• Entertainment and events
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Grasso Park Open House Serves History and Pierogis
 The Historical Commission hosted an Open House at Grasso Park last month to showcase the history of Superior and the features of the park. Over one-hundred people participated in the open house. Mayor Folsom was in attendance, along with longtime residents Danny Kupfner and Ross Morgan. In addition to the attendance at the park, over 40 patrons visited the historical museum and over 1,000 pierogis were served to honor Frank and Victoria Grasso, who immigrated from Poland.
Snow Busters! Do You Need Assistance? Would you like to Volunteer?
 The Snow Buster volunteer program exists to assist residents who report they are physically and financially unable to remove snow, sleet and ice from the sidewalk adjacent to their property to remain in compliance with Municipal Code 11-1-20.
Fill out this application to become a volunteer or to request snow removal assistance.
For questions or assistance with the form, please contact Mikaela Gregg, Events and Volunteers Supervisor, at mikaelag@superiorcolorado.gov or 303-499-3675 ext. 128.
CDOT’s Winter Wise campaign is launching “Winter Driving in the Wild,” an educational video series that will raise awareness of the laws, preparations and resources for safe and efficient winter driving. The series features the do’s and don’ts of Colorado winter driving through wildlife documentary-style mini-movies. “Winter Driving in the Wild” launches as CDOT prepares for winter travel, and the department hopes the series serves as a humorous and educational reminder of how to stay safe throughout winter.
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Superior Chamber News
Help Make Our Businesses Stronger!
You don’t have to be a Chamber member to stay in the know! Help strengthen our business circle by getting instant access to invitations to community events and happenings, promo offers from member businesses and the latest business news delivered straight to your inbox.
Winter Frolic Presented by Montmere at Autrey Shores
Wednesday, December 8, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
$20 advanced/$25 at the door
Montmere at Autrey Shores presents this year's holiday party at Tesla Superior, 2 Marshall Road. Members and public welcome! $5 from each ticket will go to support Avista’s Employee Financial Assistance Fund.
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Skate with Santa Presented by Downtown Superior
Saturday, December 18, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sports Stable Ice Rink, 1 Superior Drive
Free and open to the public, RSVP Requested
Come enjoy skating with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies sponsored by Dixon Orthodontics, free skates sponsored by Nick Crothers Real Estate and a free photo with Santa sponsored by Staufer Team Real Estate.
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Boulder County Motor Vehicle
Services Alert: The Boulder County Motor Vehicle – Boulder Branch (vehicle registration office) – will be closed to the public for carpet replacement on Wednesday and Thursday, December 15 and 16 (normal office hours are Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and closed Fridays). Options for motor vehicle services include: online services at www.BoulderCounty.org/MV, self-service renewal kiosk in lobby (accessible during closure 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), or waiting until our normal business hours Monday morning. Lafayette and Longmont branches will be open to the public (expect longer wait times).
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 Complete our Downtown Superior Modes Survey!
Commuting Solutions is seeking your input as a Superior resident for our Downtown Superior Modes program. Downtown Superior Modes is a program created to reduce vehicle trips to and from Superior’s Downtown,. Downtown Superior Modes make for healthier transportation habits. Plan your trip via transit, bicycling, carpool, or ride share. Save time, money and reduce the environmental impacts of driving solo.
Help us get to know you better! One lucky winner will be selected to receive a Downtown Superior business gift card in December! Take the survey here!
Information collected in the survey will allow Commuting Solutions to gather information on how best to support further transportation options in the region!
Mountain View Fire Rescue
Louisville Public Library
December Library Closures
• Friday, December 24
• Saturday, December 25
December Featured Programs
Teen Take and Make: DIY Terrarium Ornaments
Teens in Grades 6-12
December 7, 2021 starts at 10:00 a.m.
Have fun making your own holiday ornament. No registration required.
Pearl Harbor: The Day that Lives in Infamy
In-Person Program for Adults
December 7, 2021 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Registration is required.
Superior Community Center, 1500 Coalton Road
This is an indoor, in-person program at the Superior Community Center hosted by the Louisville Public Library. Currently, masks are required in all indoor public settings in Boulder County for everyone age 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status. Learn more at the COVID-19 webpage. Please remember to be patient and kind to one another. We’re all in this together.
Celebration in a Bag: New Year’s Eve Party Take Home Kit
Intended for ages 3 and up/Families
December 12, 2021 (all day)
Pick-up supplies at the Children's Services Desk December 12 - December 31.
Teen Take and Make: New Year’s Eve Kits
Teens in Grades 6-12
December 21, 2021 10:00 a.m. (all day) No registration required.
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 2022/2023 Kindergarten Student Registration
Do you have a child turning 5 on or before October 1, 2022? If so, be sure to enroll your child at your neighborhood school, Eldorado K-8 or Superior Elementary School for Kindergarten for the 2022/2023 School Year. Please enroll your child at bvsd.org starting early January.
For more information, contact the Registrar at Eldorado PK-8 at 720-561-4405 or Superior Elementary School at 720-561-4100.
Please visit Eldorado PK-8’s website for more information at http://el8.bvsd.org
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More Eldorado PK-8 Open Enrollment Events
Virtual Daytime Tours
Wednesday, December 8, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 9, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Chat (in person)
Tuesday, December 14, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Keep It Clean Partnership
Deicer and Shoveling
Protect waterways after winter storms by shoveling snow onto vegetated areas and minimizing the amount of deicer you use at home. Melting snow will carry deicers and other pollutants into storm drains that drain directly to nearby streams. Deicers of any kind will negatively affect the environment in large quantities. If using a deicer, apply it as soon as snowy or icy conditions appear. Deicers help break the bond between ice and pavement to make shoveling easier. They do not evaporate the snow and ice, so adding more does not eliminate the need to shovel.
For more information on how to protect waterways from home, visit keepitcleanpartnership.org
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Resource Central
Stay Tuned for 2022 Spring Planting Projects!
Add some color to wintery daydreams by starting to plan a low-water garden. Sign up early for Resource Central’s Garden In A Box 2022 notification list and you’ll be the first to know when these popular DIY, professionally designed garden kits are available. Superior residents get a $25 discount on a locally grown, low-water garden! Not sure what to do with your yard? Watch free, online Waterwise Yard Seminars taught by experts and sure to help your waterwise gardening dreams come true! Sign up to be notified when registration opens. Save water, reduce your water bill, and be the envy of your neighbors. Truly heartwarming!
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 December 23/24 - Christmas (Town Offices Closed)
December 31 - New Year's Eve (Town Offices Closed)
Town website calendar
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