Last month, Mayor Clint Folsom was invited by the White House to participate with other community and non-profit leaders from across Colorado in the Biden Administration’s Communities in Action program. Participants were invited to share impacts of the Biden Administration programs in their communities.

The Communities in Action program was held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building which is adjacent to the White House. The program also included participants from three other mountain west states, Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. Opening remarks and updates were delivered to the group by senior administration officials.

Following the opening remarks, participants were divided by states and invited each share stories from their communities. Mayor Folsom shared Superior’s story from the December 30, 2021, Marshall Fire and expressed appreciation for the Biden Administration’s quick emergency declaration that was instrumental in directing vital federal resources including FEMA and others to our communities to aid in the recovery efforts. Mayor Folsom was grateful for the opportunity to visit Washington one final time during his term as mayor, which ends this month.

On August 22, 2022, the Town Board unanimously voted to place an item on the November ballot to extend a 0.16% sales tax which is set to expire on December 31, 2022. Town residents will be asked to vote to extend or not extend this sales tax.

The old tax paid for improvements to the U.S. 36 and McCaslin Interchange, including the Diverging Diamond Interchange improvements. The 0.16% sales/use tax extension will be limited to ten years and will pay only for Town of Superior's expenses as a result of the Marshall Fire. 

Important facts for this ballot item:

• This extension will NOT increase the Town's sales tax
• The ONLY use of these monies is to help cover a portion of the Town expenses relating to the Marshall Fire recovery efforts. Over $12 million in expenses have been identified.
• This tax extension will automatically EXPIRE on December 31, 2032
• Even with this tax extension, Superior’s sales/use tax rate will be LOWER than all of our Boulder County neighbors (Boulder, Erie, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville)
• Seventy percent of our sales tax revenues come from people residing OUTSIDE of the Town of Superior

Sgt. Salaman from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office will host Chat with the Chief on November 19 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road). 

This is a great time to have a conversation about any concerns regarding crime, safety or any other issue that pertains to our local sheriff’s office. The meeting is structured as an informal informational session with questions and answers mixed in.

Sponsored by the Superior Chamber of Commerce.

The Town of Superior's Marshall Fire Recovery webpage is our community's collective resource for the information you need on recovering and rebuilding following the Marshall fire. It includes frequently asked questions and a list of available community resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please share them with us at marshallfire@superiorcolorado.gov.

Join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for First Fridays Coffee hosted by the Town Board on November 4 from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m.

First Fridays is an informal meeting to discuss current topics relating to the Town. Bring your questions, concerns and encouraging updates.

This month's meeting will be held virtually. Follow this zoom link at the time of the meeting to join.

The quirky but elegant sculpture just outside of the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) is officially part of the permanent public art collection!

Dancing Sticks, by Artist Reven Swanson, was recently approved by the Board of Trustees for purchase by the Cultural Arts & Public Spaces (CAPS) Advisory Committee.

The artwork is comprised of seven stainless steel poles with multiple colored, blown-glass orbs. Each orb contains a solar powered light so that the sticks come to life and illuminate at night. Dancing Sticks was originally part of the ARTery pilot project along Rock Creek Circle, Coalton Road and the Superior Community Center.

The free Art Therapy program that launched in March has been a very successful and loved resource for the community. If you’ve already participated in the program or are still thinking about it, sessions will be available for two more months.

In partnership with the Superior Chamber of Commerce, and the Town of Superior Cultural Arts and Public Spaces (CAPS) Committee, the Art Therapy program is available to current or displaced Superior, Louisville and unincorporated Boulder County residents who were impacted by the Marshall Wildfire. Sessions take place at the Superior Marketplace at 602 Center Drive in unit c.

New session sign-ups will open at the beginning of each month.

This program was made possible thanks to a corporate sponsorship from Friday Health Plans, a health insurance company based in Denver.

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. We are looking for folks who love getting out in the snow and love to help others!

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.

We are accepting Online Room Reservations at the Superior Community Center through December 2022. 

Room rentals for the months of January through April 2023 will open on December 1. Residents, businesses, and organizations in Superior can reserve any of the four rooms at the Superior Community Center for free up to two times per month.

Any user who reserves a space and fails to appear will be charged the applicable fees listed in the Town of Superior Fee Schedule.

The Town of Superior Winter/Spring Recreation Guide will be posted online at superiorrec.com on December 5.

This guide will contain information on events and activities taking place during the months of January through April 2023.

Online registration for Winter/Spring activities will open on December 16 at 9:00 a.m.  Register for programs here!

There’s still time to register for activities and programs running through December.

Have you visited the Superior Community Center's Website?

The site is an easy place to find upcoming programs for all ages, our weekend games, movies and entertainment (that happen every weekend, by the way), and information about renting out space for your next party or important meeting.

You can also find info about the Serendipity Tap & Café and other amenities. Check back often!

To stay informed about parks, recreation, open space, trails, arts and events in and around the Town of Superior, subscribe through the Town's email subscription service and make sure to check the "Parks, Recreation and Open Space" topic when choosing which types of information items you would like to receive.

Take a look at the latest Parks, Recreation and Open Space Newsletter.

In partnership with the Town of Superior Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES), the Girl Scouts of Superior teen GECCCO troop wants to prevent leaves in the landfills and ensure that they are composted at the Town of Superior Yard Waste Site.

Residents who sign up can collect their leaves into 30-gallon brown paper leaf bags and place the full bags curbside on November 6 by 8:00 a.m. with a suggested donation of $10 to $20. Register here to be added to the pick-up list.

If you missed the Girl Scout Leaf Pick-up, you can still drop off your leaves at the Town of Superior Yard Waste Drop-Off site at Autrey Park (2125 Honey Creek Lane).

Days and hours of operation are:

• Wednesdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
• Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In addition, 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.

Don't forget, you can also drop off your pumpkins at the Yard Waste Drop-Off Site. Remember to remove paint, glitter, and other decorations before composting your pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns.

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.

The Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association has awarded the Town of Superior the 2022 Colorado Project of the Year. Due to the Marshal Fire, the Town encountered an unexpected casualty: water quality. Ash and debris from the fires were deposited in and around the Town’s raw water storage facility. While the facilities continued to function and provide clean drinking water, this led to the water having a distinct and unpleasant taste and smell.

The town quickly began development on GAC, the Granular Activated Carbon System. Garney Construction was brought on to consult on construction, sequencing, and start-up with the goal to begin using the GAC system as soon as possible.

Through support from industry partners, heavy collaboration and multiple design iterations, the Town was able to start up the GAC system on July 15 with just a three month turn around. This project is a prime example of a community coming back stronger than ever and is why it has been recognized as Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Colorado Chapter.

The Public Works and Utilities Department of the Town of Superior is looking for a unique individual who has the following qualities:

• Capable of tackling a variety of maintenance jobs with a high degree of excellence
• Thrives in working outdoors in the elements of any kind of weather
• Open to learning and sharpening their maintenance skills in all areas
• A great team player who can also work independently if needed
• A service-oriented person who wants to want to make the community better

If this sounds like you, then we invite you to apply for the Field Maintenance Technician position in Superior.

The job starts at $20 an hour with room for growth. It includes one of the best benefits packages in the region and flexibility for a great work/life balance. Plus, we are offering a $500 bonus after the completion of 90 days of employment and also after your first 6 months.

We’d love for you to join our team!

Due to inflation and federally mandated improvements at Superior’s wastewater treatment plant, the monthly fees in the areas of sewer, landscaping, trash and recycling are due to increase in the coming year.

Residents will begin seeing the rate increases in their billing statements beginning in February for landscaping, trash and recycling and in April for sewer. Rate increases are as follows: Sewer (5%), Landscaping (3%), Trash and Recycling ($14.49 per month).

Not all rate increases apply to all residents. To find more information, please visit the Town’s Utility Billing webpage, view your account at xpressbillpay.com or contact Utility Billing at  utilitybilling@superiorcolorado.gov or at 720-304-6797.

Superior received a grant through the Colorado Department of Transportation to install green bike lane markings where bike lanes cross vehicle paths on high-volume arterial streets.

This safety improvement will help with the visibility of bicyclists in these mixing zones. Please be aware of these new markings as we share our multimodal roads.

This project has been completed.

Construction is progressing on the U.S. 36 Bikeway Extension project. This federally funded project extends the U.S. 36 Bikeway along the south side of U.S. 36 in Superior. The total project length will be about 7,000 feet.

The work within Autry Park was substantially completed in mid-July and the portion along Rock Creek Parkway was substantially completed in September. The final segment along U.S. 36 is under construction and should be completed by mid-November 2022.

Superior business and residents should be aware of the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, a Colorado law passed in 2021. This law states that stores and retail food establishments, with more than three locations in Colorado, will be required to charge customers a 10 cents fee for each single-use plastic and paper bags used at the point of sale starting on January 1, 2023. Businesses will retain 4 cents of the fee to cover the costs of administration and compliance while 6 cents is to be remitted to the Town on a quarterly basis.

What businesses must follow the single-use bag fee and ban?

• Major grocery stores and supermarkets
• Major convenience stores
• Major liquor stores
• Major retailers
• Other major stores that provide plastic bags including any self-checkout and delivery services

Exemptions:

• Smaller stores with three or fewer locations in Colorado
• Farmers and roadside markets
• Laundry or dry-cleaning services
• Pharmacies
• Bulk stores
• Restaurants are exempt from the plastic bag fee and plastic bag ban, but are prohibited from distributing Styrofoam containers on and after January 1, 2024

For more information, contact Jill Mendoza at jillm@superiorcolorado.gov or 303-499-3675, ext. 141.

Bring the whole family to the Superior Chamber's Skate with Santa presented by Staufer Team Real Estate on December 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.!

Enjoy some time on the ice at the Sport Stable (1 Superior Drive)! There will be a craft area for the little ones, hot cocoa and cookies, and an opportunity to have your photo with Santa.

This event is free thanks to our sponsors Dixon Orthodontics, Nick Crothers Real Estate, and the Sport Stable. Registration is required for entry.

Fall has officially arrived! In addition to the leaves changing, our lawn care practices will also change. You might be surprised to know that fall can be a critical time for yard care. Lawns that are healthy and well-tended will look better and are less likely to require extra fertilizers or pesticides. You can care for your lawn and plants in a way that keeps them healthy and protects water quality by: 

• Remove fallen leaves. Rain and melting snow will carry leaves through storm drains directly to nearby streams. The nutrients in leaves can harm aquatic life but are great for composting. Mulch some of the leaf litter into fertilizer for your lawn or garden if you can. Too many fallen leaves can smother your lawn, exposing it to mold and disease. 
• Aerate your lawn. Aeration punches small holes in the lawn to circulate air, water and nutrients in the soil. It encourages good rooting and helps water penetrate your lawn.
• If you need to, fertilize your lawn. According to CSU Extension, effective lawn fertilization starts in early fall when applying fertilizer promotes healthy root systems and hardy lawns. Always read the labels carefully and apply fertilizer according to instructions.
• Properly dispose of yard waste. By responsibly disposing of leaves and yard waste, you can prevent excess nutrients from entering our waterways. Take leaf litter and other yard debris to community drop-off events or municipal facilities.

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average for such incidents. According to the NFPA, in 2019, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,400 home-cooking fires on Thanksgiving, the peak day for such fires. Unattended cooking was the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths. Cooking caused 49% of all reported home fires and more than 42% of home fire injuries, and it is the second leading cause of home fire deaths between 2015 and 2019.

Here are some safety tips from NFPA to help prevent kitchen fires. Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or stovetop. Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food. If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while the food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.

If you have a cooking fire…get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you leave. If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear way out. For more information, visit nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Top-fire-causes.

Intro to Sewing Series
Ages 13 and older
Saturdays starting Nov. 5 through Nov. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St)

Every sew-er starts with the basics. This three-part series will walk you through what you need to know about sewing machines and stitches to create simple projects. The small group structure ensures the instructor can focus on each student's progress. Machines and materials are provided. Space is limited. To register for this series, please contact the Louisville Library.

Active Minds: Tuskegee Airmen
Ages 18 and older
Nov. 10 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. 
Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road)

Join Active Minds as we explore a chapter of this story from World War II: the Tuskegee Airmen. The issue of race in the military extends from colonial times to the present day. This group of African American pilots were the first black military aviators in the U.S. armed forces. We will tell their story of struggle and triumph and bring this issue into a current context. Registration is required.

Harmonica Workshop
Ages 7 and older
Nov. 11 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. 
Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St)

With this interactive lesson kids (and parents, if they want to join in!) will learn how to play a handful of simple songs and sounds on the harmonica. Kids will experience the immediate joy of self-expression and learn different aspects of music, like rhythm and melody, while having fun! Free harmonica for every attendee included with the workshop! Registration is required. 

Amazing Owls
All Ages
Nov. 30 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St)

Come and learn about the amazing owl and some of their special adaptations for survival.  Participants will learn about night vision, eating habits, and examine their own owl pellet! Registration is required.

National Native American Heritage Month

Through The End of November

Visit the National Park Service's resources on Native American Heritage Month to learn more!

Daylight Savings Ends

November 6

On November 6, we will be falling back an hour for the end of Daylight Savings. 

Veterans Day

November 11

Learn more about veterans day from the U.S. Department of Defense.

All Town Offices are CLOSED for Veteran's Day.

Thanksgiving

November 24

Learn more about Thanksgiving from the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

All Town offices will be CLOSED November 24 AND 25.