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Superior Sentinel - JUNE 2022
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Join Mayor Clint Folsom and Town Manager Matt Magley for the State of Superior presentation Friday, June 17 starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Rd.)
The event will reflect back at what has been accomplished in the last year and provide a look ahead at the ways the Town is rebuilding, recovering and growing into the future. The Mayor and Manager will also provide a session for questions and discussion for the participants in attendance.
The State of Superior presentation will be recorded and made available on the Town's website and on various Town communication outlets a few days after the event.
Hope you can join us!
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Celebrate the “Superior Spirit” of the Town with an amazing celebration Monday, July 4 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This special event will feature all the Superior traditions (old and new): the Superior Mile, Community Parade, Pancake Festival, Community Center Celebration, and the Superior Youth Leadership Council Kickball Tournament!
For all the festivity details and registration information, please visit the Town Events webpage. Here's a quick preview of the celebrations for the day:
Superior Mile Downhill Race, 7:00 a.m. Hosted by Boulder Run Events. Visit the race webpage for more information and to register!
Community Parade, 8:30 a.m. Register NOW! This year’s theme is “Superior Spirit – Return of the Pancakes!" It's guaranteed to be entertaining.
Pancake Festival, 9:00 a.m. at Community Park (1350 Coalton Rd.) In addition to welcoming the return of the pancakes, other festivities will include live music, family-fun entertainment, community business vendors, and ... did we mention pancakes!?
Superior Community Kick Ball Tournament. This is a FREE, super fun double-elimination tournament for all levels of play. The championship game will be played during the Festival. For more, visit the information details and registration form.
Community Center 4th and 1-year Anniversary Celebration, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pop over to the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) for live music and a classic Fourth of July BBQ.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Volunteers are the syrup on our pancakes! Sign up now if you’re interested in serving the community and offering a hand.
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The Town of Superior's Marshall Fire webpage is your one-stop shop to find the information you need for recovery and rebuilding including frequently asked questions and a list of community resources.
If you have any questions or concerns, please share them with us at marshallfire@superiorcolorado.gov.
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On May 12, Boulder County’s community level shifted to medium, per CDC guidelines, as the number of positive COVID cases per 100,000 people in Boulder County rose above 200. As a result, added prevention measures are recommended to keep people healthy and limit the strain on healthcare systems in Boulder County.
Please visit the Boulder County Public Health COVID-19 webpage to find data and statistics, recommended prevention measures, and other helpful information. Thank you for doing your part to keep your household and your neighbors healthy.
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2022 Superior Chamber of Commerce Business Awards to be Celebrated at Awards Dinner
The Chamber has announced the list of this year's Chamber Business Awards winners. The annual awards are intended to celebrate businesses and community groups that stand out in our community. Winners will be recognized at the upcoming Awards Dinner which is open to the public. Awards Dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Lionsgate Event Center located at 1055 US-287, Lafayette, CO 80026.
REGISTER TO ATTEND
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Residents Contribute to Cleaner Air by Ditching their Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment
On Saturday, May 14, Superior, Louisville and Lafayette partnered with the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC), Eco-Cycle and the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF) to provide gas-powered lawn mower and leaf blower recycling to residents free of charge. Additionally, any interested resident could obtain a $150 voucher for a new electric mower and $50 for a new electric leaf blower. Staff and volunteers from the Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) spent the day unloading vehicles and draining the gas and oil to ensure equipment was properly recycled! It was a very successful collection event with over 200 pieces of equipment recycled. Thank you to all the residents that participated and contributed to cleaner air in Superior.
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Sign-up to Receive Sustainability News Each Month
To stay informed about sustainability programs and projects in and around the Town of Superior, subscribe through the Town's email subscription service and make sure to check the "Sustainability" topic when choosing which types of information items you would like to receive.
Take a look at the latest Sustainability Newsletter.
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Board and Advisory Groups News
Recent Town Board Actions
The Superior Town Board makes many decisions over the course of each month. These decisions affect the residents and direct staff activity.
Review the most Recent Town Board Actions from May 2022.
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Advisory Groups Help Shape Superior. We Need You!
The Town has several vacancies for residents to volunteer as a member of an Advisory Group. Members have an opportunity to serve the community and shape the future of Superior. Apply today and begin influencing how the community develops!
-- Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee (CAPS) - 3 vacancies
-- Historical Commission – 2 vacancies
-- Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) – 3 vacancies
Learn more and apply today by visiting the Town of Superior Advisory Groups website.
Superior Youth Leadership Council Launches Mental Health Campaign
The Superior Youth Leadership Council (SYLC) knows just how important mental health is, especially after the Marshall Fire and with the impacts of COVID-19.
As a result, the council has created a Mental Health Campaign that provides information and various resources on mental health such as school stress, counseling, depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention.
Check out the entire Mental Health Campaign
Please share with your friends and family!
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OSAC to Host National Trails Day
Join us at the Coalton Trailhead (3495 McCaslin Blvd.) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 to celebrate National Trails Day.
The event will consist of free carriage rides, educational booths sponsored by community groups, ice cream for purchase, live raptor and native reptile programs (be there before 10:00 a.m. to see the raptors), and of course, hiking!
Parking will be limited so be sure to embody the true spirit of the occasion and take your favorite trail to the event. This is also a zero waste event. We encourage everyone to bring a reusable water bottle that can be re-filled on site.
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Superior ARTery Planters Receive a Colorful Flower Makeover
If you happen to be at the Superior Community Center, check out the ARTery planters!
A big “thank you” to second-grade Girl Scout Brownie Troop #75947 and third-grade Girl Scout Brownie Troop #76908 who recently learned about gardening and helped to beautify the four planters located in the patio area.
The planters are part of the ARTery pilot project by CAPS (Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee).
Join the Town’s Newest and Greenest Partnership Program!
The Town of Superior is looking to partner with local organizations, groups, businesses and individuals to help support our zero waste community events and other sustainability efforts. These groups will form Green Teams!
What is a Green Team? Green Teams are groups willing to provide hands-on support for zero waste events and other sustainability efforts led by the Town. Green Teams will help guide the community in meeting zero-waste requirements.
Why form a Green Team partnership with the Town? In recognition of Green Team service, the Town will provide an in-kind match. Partnership matches will be based on tiers of service, including free business marketing or a non-profit donation. Green Teams will also support the Town of Superior’s municipal goal to keep 65% of waste out of the landfill by 2025 through reducing consumption, recycling, reusing and composting. Finally, by joining you will help increase the community’s understanding and execution of zero-waste efforts. Win, Win, Win!
Interested? Want to learn more? Email volunteerops@superiorcolorado.gov
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Upcoming Sidewalk Closures in Downtown Superior
Carmel is now working on Blocks 6, 7, and the north portions of Blocks 9 ,10 and 11. Remington is constructing townhomes on the southern portions of Blocks 9, 10 and 11. Since there are zero setbacks from the sidewalks adjacent to Blocks 9, 10 and 11, construction will entail closure of the sidewalks surrounding these blocks as indicated in red on the provided graphic. There is a new sidewalk available along the north side of Old Rail Way from Promenade Drive to Gateway Drive, and along Gateway Drive, from Old Rail Way to Main Street as indicated in green in the image above.
Carmel’s work on Blocks 9, 10 and 11 will extend into 2023 while Remington will open sidewalks once its adjacent construction is safely out of the way of pedestrian paths. This should start happening by mid-summer.
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US 36 Bikeway Extension Project
Construction has started on the US 36 Bikeway Extension project. This federally funded project extends the US 36 Bikeway along the south side of US 36 in Superior. On the west end this project would construct a 10 ft.-wide multi-use concrete trail along the south side of US 36 from the existing US 36 Bikeway bridge (near Avista Adventist Hospital) east under the US 36/88th Street bridge. On the east end, the trail will be constructed from the existing underpass of W. Flatiron Crossing Drive west through Autry Park to Rock Creek Parkway and turn north to 88th Street. The total project length will be about 7,000 feet.
Please be advised that initial work is being conducted within Autry Park and will require restricted access at times to some of the park’s amenities. Please observe detour signs and construction fencing during this construction period. This section of trail should be complete by the end of June.
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Preserving the quality of life in Superior’s neighborhoods requires effort from us all. To help keep our streets safe, the Town has a parking ordinance in our Municipal Code to prohibit semi-trailers from parking along public roads or right of way adjacent to a residential lot. It also requires trailers and recreational vehicles to be parked on a public street no more than 48 hours.
Due to their size, these types of vehicles inherently obscure visibility, especially at night. Children playing, joggers or the family pet crossing the road, can be hidden from view – increasing the likelihood of significant accidents. “Our rules are in line with surrounding communities and help keep our community safe,” according to Town Code Enforcement Officer Jammi Hedquist.
The Town recognizes that some residents use trailers and recreational vehicles for work and/or leisure. The 48-hours ordinance allows for short-term public street parking rather than prohibiting vehicles completely. The time frame is intended to provide balanced short-term access to these vehicles while keeping safety paramount in our residential neighborhoods.
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The Sport Stable (1 Superior Drive) is hosting an Open House for families affected by the Marshall Fire Saturday, June 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Enjoy food and beverages, court games, ice skating, turf games, pickleball and yard games in a fun-filled afternoon. For more information, please call 303.494.4777 or email info@sportstable.club. Sponsored by Sport Stable, Impact Sports Performance and Rough Riders.
Mark your calendars for June 22, Bike to Work Day! Join Commuting Solutions in doing some good for the community, one pedal at a time. Bike to Work Day is an annual event organized by Way to Go, a program of the Denver Regional Council of Governments, in partnership with Commuting Solutions and six regional transportation management associations.
On Bike to Work Day, we encourage commuters in the Denver region to ride their bike to work, which in turn helps commuters save money. improves health and lowers stress levels. We especially urge people who normally drive alone to work to try riding their bike— all while reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality.
Visit the Bike to Work website for more information.
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Resource Central Offers Garden In A Box Kits
Are you ready to add more low-water plants to your yard? Then, you’re in luck because Resource Central and the Town of Superior have a limited number of $25 discounts on Garden In A Box kits! On June 21, five different low-water garden options will be available for late summer or early fall planting, an ideal time for your plants to root deeply before the cooler temps enter the scene. Sign up for the email notification list because this sale is fast and furious!
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Don’t forget to get your FREE Slow the Flow Sprinkler Evaluation from the Town of Superior and Resource Central. These 75-minute, personalized appointments run a few tests to check the efficiency of your sprinkler system and diagnose any problems. You’ll receive a customized watering schedule designed to reduce water waste and keep your lawn healthy and beautiful! Call (303) 999-3824 or sign up at ResourceCentral.org/SlowtheFlow.
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