Hi Superior,

Are you looking for a way to serve your community? Are you a leader who wants a seat at the decision-making table? Do you find yourself frequently questioning Town Board decisions? Are you that “keyboard warrior” who frequently takes to social media to criticize your elected officials? 

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, this message is for you! This November, Superior voters will be electing three Trustees for 4-year terms. Maybe one of those positions could be filled by you?

To serve as a Trustee, you must be a citizen of the United States of America, be eighteen (18) years of age or older on the date of the election, be registered to vote, and have resided in Superior for at least the 12 months immediately prior to the date of the election. To obtain candidate affidavits and petitions, you can reach Town Clerk Lydia Yecke by phone at 303-499-3675 ext. 112 or email. Packets will be available for pick up on Aug. 6, and the deadline to make the ballot is Aug. 26. For more information, please check out the Town’s election website.

If you are interested in running for a Town Board seat but have questions about the job or the time commitment required, please attend one of our First Fridays to talk directly with our current Trustees. Serving your community as a Trustee is a rewarding and fulfilling job. It’s an honor to represent the community and I encourage everyone who is interested to step up, run for office, and make a difference in Superior! 

Respectfully,
Mayor Mark Lacis

Are you interested in sharing ideas and concerns with the Town? 

Make plans to join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for First Fridays Coffee on Aug. 2 from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road).

First Fridays is an informal meeting to discuss current topics relating to the Town. Coffee and light breakfast items will be served.

The community is invited to National Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Community Park (1350 Coalton Road) for a community-building event to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

Come meet local law enforcement officers, watch a K9 demonstration and enjoy food, entertainment and local vendors! 

This event is free and sponsored by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and Town of Superior. For more information, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 303-441-3650.

The Interim Historical Museum in the Grasso Park Bungalow (112 E. William St.) is open on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by this Saturday, Aug. 3, to see the new additions Superior has made to its historical collection.

Superior needs you! Share your time and talents and make an impact on your community by volunteering for an Advisory Committee.

These committees, commissions and councils work towards solving problems, researching possibilities and suggesting improvements for our Town. Many members' terms ended in July and a number of openings are available.

Click the links below to learn more about each group and apply.

• Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability
• Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee
• Historical Commission
• Open Space Advisory Committee
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
• Planning Commission
• Superior Youth Leadership Council

Questions? Email Events and Volunteer Manager Mikaela Gregg or call (303) 499-3675, ext.128.

Attention AI artists! Could you be the first AI-assisted Monet of the Rockies? 

The Town's Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee (CAPS) has extended the deadline for the inaugural Town of Superior AI Art Competition to Aug. 18.

The competition, which has a "Technology & Emotion" theme, requires artists to create compelling visual or audiovisual work and think through the process of using AI, its impacts on the creative industry and the role of generative AI in the future. 

The Town of Superior will display acceptable submissions in a future digital art exhibit featuring six museum-quality digital screens. 

Learn more and submit your entry.

There are only two concerts left in this year's Downtown Summer Concert Series!

Gather with friends and neighbors for live music, food trucks and fun on select Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the Superior Commons Amphitheater (2130 Creek View Way) in Downtown Superior.

• Aug. 10: High Lonesome
• Aug. 24: Jeff & Paige (5 p.m.), Hazel Miller & The Collective (6:30 p.m.)

Food & Beverages: Food trucks will be on-site selling tasty bites. Beer, wine and seltzers will be available for purchase for attendees ages 21 and older. (Bringing and consuming outside alcohol is prohibited.)

Parking: Parking at the amphitheater is limited; please plan to bike, walk or carpool. Additional parking is available at Downtown Superior parking structures.Please note that additional ADA parking is provided in the amphitheater parking lot and in the front spaces near the restroom building. These spots are indicated with temporary yard signs.

Weather: The event will proceed at this location, rain or shine unless there are severe weather warnings for the area. If lightning occurs within a seven-mile radius, the event will be delayed by 30 minutes after each reported strike. Cancellations will be announced at SuperiorColorado.gov/Events by 3 p.m.

When you're recreating in Superior's beautiful parks and open spaces, you're likely to encounter geese.

Here are some tips to stay safe:

1. It is normal for geese to get territorial and attempt to chase perceived danger away from nests and chicks. 
   
   
2. Geese can bite if you get too close or attempt to interact with them. They do not have teeth, but they can give a good pinch, enough to bruise.
   
   
3. Feeding geese encourages them to approach people, sometimes aggressively. They eat grass and do not need human food. 
   
   
4. Once chicks leave a nest, it is no longer used until potentially next year, and you should be okay removing it.
   
   
5. If a goose comes towards you, remain calm, do not kick or hit at it, back away slowly and maintain eye contact. If it flies at you, move at a 90-degree angle out of the way. 

Join in the festivities and celebrate Downtown Superior's new plaza with a series of upcoming events. All are welcome! The plaza is next to the Civic Space at 2250 Main St. in Downtown Superior.

Plaza Grand Opening Celebration
Thursday, Aug. 8
4 to 7 p.m.
Help commemorate the brand new Downtown Superior Plaza at this grand opening celebration! There will be live music, yard games for adults and kids, food trucks and more.

Fall Farmers Market & Fall Festival 
Saturday, Sept. 21
4 to 7 p.m.
Dive headfirst into fall at the inaugural Fall Farmers Market and Fall Festival in the Downtown Superior Plaza! This festive event features food trucks, vendors, live music by Ultralowfi and more.

The Fall/Winter 2024 Recreation Guide is here. 

It's packed with events and activities taking place from September through December, including sports and fitness classes, teen and senior activities, wellness programs and so much more. 

Online registration for all fall/winter activities is officially open. The digital guide includes links to register for each program or you can register at SuperiorColorado.gov/Programs. 

Don't miss out on the fun!

It's officially August, which means a new month of drop-in activities and programs for our Superior Seniors!

Whether you are interested in gardening, crafting, reading, billiards, or simply looking to build community, there's something for everyone. 

You can explore all the scheduled Superior Seniors drop-in activities and programs on the August calendar. 

Be sure to sign up for our new monthly Superior Seniors newsletter to stay informed.

The Open Mic Night events on Aug. 14 and Aug. 28 will run an hour later than usual — from 5:30 to 8:45 p.m. Come perform for your neighbors and friends in a supportive setting!

The Superior Community Center will close late at 9 p.m. on those two dates. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale.

Boulder County Youth Corps (BCYC) is here in Superior working hard!

Established in 1996, BCYC provides opportunities for Boulder County teens to develop a sense of community involvement through personal accomplishment, teamwork and service to the county.

In addition to beginning to build out the Autrey Disc Golf Course, the BCYC has assisted with trash removal as well as weeding, prepping and planting native plants in the Purple Park pollinator garden beds and more. 

To stay informed about the upcoming summer programs and activities, subscribe to this newsletter by using the Town's email subscription service.

Make sure to check the topics under "Parks, Recreation and Open Space" when choosing which types of information items you would like to receive.

Read the latest Parks, Recreation and Open Space Newsletter to catch up on the events and activities happening around you right now.

Do you have extra building materials left over from a home renovation or deconstruction project? The Town of Superior is launching a new program with Resource Central to provide free, tax-deductible pickups every Tuesday of materials like cabinet sets, working appliances, lumber and much more!

This program makes it easy for community members to donate and reuse materials from renovations, deconstructions or small construction while also supporting the Town's sustainability goals and fostering a more circular economy regionally. Visit Resource Central's website to schedule your free pickup and see accepted items.

Electrification can seem like a daunting process—but it doesn’t have to be. Join us for the fourth workshop in the 1-2-3 Electrify! series, where we will review the electrification planning process, help you maintain and optimize the electrification projects you have already implemented, and explore the topic of renewable energy.  Bring your questions about home electrification or solar and get answers from our panelists.

Feeling the spark? Register for the “Perfect” workshop on Aug. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center or join via Zoom. Light refreshments will be provided.

Want to catch up on the series? You can watch the Introduction to Electrification workshop and the Step 1: Plan workshops online!

The 1-2-3 Electrify! series is delivered in partnership with the Town of Superior, City of Louisville, City of Lafayette, and Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy.

The Town's Sustainability Newsletter has information like this and much more! 

Read the latest Sustainability Newsletter and subscribe to continue receiving them monthly!

Make sure to check "Sustainability Monthly Newsletter" topic when choosing which types of information items you would like to receive.

On Aug. 6, the Town will begin a Reclamite Pavement Rejuvenation project, which will treat some of Superior's roads with a product to restore the pavement and extend the life of the roadways.

The Town will treat:

• Eldorado Drive from Indiana Street to Alma Lane, including the connecting streets;
• Clayton Circle; and
• Rock Creek Circle.

Construction will last approximately five days, with single-lane road closures during construction. Residents who live in the impacted area are asked to please turn their irrigation systems off when the work occurs. Impacted residents will receive a door hanger from the contractor prior to construction. 

What is Reclamite Pavement Rejuvenation? And why do it? 

Reclamite is sprayed onto the pavement surface and can extend the road's life five to seven years, reducing the need for costly roadway reconstruction. It is applied in one pass and has a 20-45 minute cure time, leaving no surface coating.

Following application, a light coating of sand screening is applied to prevent the roadway surface from being too slick and to dry up any remaining compound. The sand is swept up the day after application.

This project is part of the Town staff's continuous effort to find cost-effective opportunities to improve overall street maintenance and extend the useful life of Town roads. Reclamite has been used successfully in nearby cities, such as Lakewood and Boulder, for over a decade.

Construction continues on the reconstruction and resurfacing of Rock Creek Parkway from McCaslin Boulevard to Indiana Street.

Crews have completed the project's first two phases, which included reconstructing Rock Creek Parkway from Wiggins Street to Indiana Street.

Next, crews will complete Phase 3, which includes reconstructing Rock Creek Parkway from Wiggins Street west to the pedestrian overpass and milling and overlaying the remainder of Rock Creek Parkway to McCaslin Boulevard.

In August, crews will also complete the median xeriscaping and restriping of Rock Creek Parkway from McCaslin to Coalton Road. This project stage will include two reduced-width lanes in each direction, a larger buffered bike lane to improve multi-mobility and pedestrian crossing enhancements.

Staff will continue to post updates in the Weekly Happenings email. You can learn more about the project on the Town's website.

Superior's Transportation and Safety Committee is considering traffic-calming measures along Coal Creek Drive and 4th Avenue in Original Town due to resident concerns about traffic speeds, volume and cut-through traffic.

In doing so, the Town is collecting resident input in a neighborhood meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Town Hall, 124 E. Coal Creek Drive.

Some of the topics to be discussed during the meeting include:

• Speed data and traffic counts on Coal Creek Drive
• History of traffic calming on Coal Creek Drive
• Potential improvements along Coal Creek Drive such as speed humps, bike lanes and other traffic calming measures
• Restricting 4th Avenue traffic (i.e. right-turn only onto Sycamore Street)

In-person attendance is encouraged, but the meeting will also be held virtually for those who cannot be there. 

Downtown Superior (DTS) includes 1,075 parking spaces. Peak parking demand showed a need for 1,061 spaces. This means parking in DTS may be tight during busy periods but is generally sufficient to meet the needs of the full build-out.

To help ensure parking is used efficiently and effectively, the Town has been working with developers and the Superior Town Center Metropolitan Districts to implement the DTS parking plan.

This plan includes parking restrictions for many public parking spaces along streets within DTS and the parking structures.

Visit the DTS parking webpage for a map summarizing parking restrictions in most areas. The Town will be contracting with a third-party parking management to implement and enforce this parking plan.

Read more about Downtown Superior parking here.

Superior is known for its great pedestrian and bicycle connectivity – let’s keep it safe for all road users! Here are safety tips to keep in mind as you travel our community on foot, by bike and in your vehicle.

As a driver, be aware of places where pedestrians and bicyclists commonly enter the street.

This includes intersections, mid-block crossings, trail connections, near schools/parks/pools, and residential areas. Use extra caution and slow down as you travel through these areas. Maintain focus. Don't be distracted by cell phones and other devices.

As a pedestrian or bicyclist, make eye contact with oncoming drivers before you step into a crosswalk.

Even if you have pressed the button and have the right-of-way, drivers do not always see you. Walk or wheel as quickly and safely as you can to the other side of the street, and do not look at your phone while you cross.

Mountain View Fire Rescue, in collaboration with Wildfire Partners and the Town of Superior, is pleased to announce a community-focused slash drop-off chipping event for National Preparedness Month in September.

This event, happening from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Towns 15 (northeast corner of McCaslin Boulevard and Coalton Road) is designed to strengthen wildfire preparedness and community resilience.

It provides residents with a responsible way to dispose of:

• Junipers (can even be cut flush to the ground without removing stump and should not grow back)
• Wood slash, including limbs, branches and small trees up to 6 inches in diameter

In addition to the chipping service, wildfire prevention experts will be on hand to provide valuable insights into wildfire prevention strategies, property maintenance tips, and resources aimed at enhancing fire resilience.

There is also a rebate program that can help residents hire someone if assistance is needed. 

Wildfire Partners is Boulder County’s nationally recognized program committed to helping residents prepare for wildfires. They offer both technical and financial assistance through tailored wildfire mitigation assessments, grant opportunities, educational initiatives, community events and a complimentary chipping program.

For more information, please email Mountain View Fire Rescue or reach out to Wildfire Partners by phone at 303-678-6168 or email.

Pre-registration links will be posted through the Town of Superior website and social media!

Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder and Front Range municipalities are studying grassland fuels and mitigation methods like grazing, burning and mowing.

Their goal is to understand how these methods impact plant diversity, soil health and fire risk. Combining field observations, experimental management, and fire behavior modeling, they aim to identify the most effective strategies for maintaining healthy grasslands and reducing fire hazards.

If you're interested, make plans to attend the Aug. 14 webinar from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jon Henn from CU Boulder will discuss this research and answer questions about the project.

Seth Murray, a downtown Superior resident and CU Boulder engineering professor on sabbatical, has opened Colorado Carbon Bicycles in a live/work unit in Downtown Superior.

This local bike shop, at 2250 Main St., specializes in bike sales, custom builds and expert repairs.

The business hosted a grand opening celebration on July 13. Learn more about the shop.

More live/work units are available!

The flexible live/work units along Main Street in Downtown Superior are now available to be leased! These versatile spaces feature a showroom or office area that opens directly onto Main Street, enabling artists and entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their work and services from the comfort of their homes.

For more information, visit the Origin website or contact Origin by email.

For more information about business opportunities and resources for businesses in the Town of Superior, please contact Economic Development Manager Jill Mendoza at jillm@superiorcolorado.gov or visit superior-business.org.

Want to help save lives on our roads?

Superior, Boulder County and Lafayette have joined forces to develop Vision Zero Action Plans with the goal of comprehensively improving transportation safety on our roadways.

Visit the Vision Zero Action Plan webpage to learn more about the project and about opportunities to weigh in, including meetings, events and an online transportation safety survey that's open through Aug. 31.

There is a virtual community meeting TONIGHT (Aug. 1) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for those looking to find out more. 

Enjoy cocktails, authentic Nepalese food and entertainment and a silent auction at A Taste of Nepal on Sept. 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Superior Community Center, 1500 Coalton Road.

The fundraising event benefits the Superior Khandbari Sister City Project. Proceeds will go toward building permanent farmers market structures in downtown Khandbari, Nepal. Purchase tickets here.

Each summer, Commuting Solutions teams up with RTD to show appreciation for transit riders in the northwest metro region. 

Stop by the U.S. 36 & Broomfield station on Aug. 7 or the U.S. 36 & McCaslin station on Aug. 21.

RTD representatives and Commuting Solutions staff will be at each station from 7 to 8:30 a.m. to greet riders and provide them with snacks, information and giveaways as they come through transit locations. 

It's already about time for our students to head back to school! Boulder Valley School District schools are hosting a variety of events for incoming and current students. 

Eldorado PK-8 Meet the Teacher on Aug. 13
Elementary students: 8 to 9 a.m. 
Middle level students: Noon to 1 p.m.

Superior Elementary Meet & Greet on Aug. 13
AIM and sensory friendly: 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Elementary students: 2 to 3 p.m.

All schools' start dates: Grades 1-6 and 9 return to school on Aug. 14, with grades 7-8 and 10-12 returning Aug. 15.

Monarch PK-8 Elementary Back-to-School Night
Aug. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Monarch PK-8 Middle Level Back-to-School Night 
Aug. 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Eldorado PK-8 Curriculum Night on Aug. 27
Elementary students: 5 to 6 p.m.
Middle level students: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Superior Elementary Back-to-School Night 
Aug. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Understanding AI with data scientist Amy Burkhardt
Aug. 17 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 S. Spruce St.)

Data scientist Amy Burkhardt will discuss the basics of how artificial intelligence works (like ChatGPT), and then she will lead an interactive language model exploration to illustrate the concepts covered.

Living Room Conversations - Trust in Elections
Aug. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Louisville Public Library (951 S. Spruce St.)

Join your fellow community members for small-group conversations guided by a Living Room Conversations facilitator. Share, learn and build connections as you discuss the concept of Trust in Elections.

Schoolpool is a free program that makes it easier for students to get to and from school, and extra-curricular activities. The program, brought to you by Way to Go, safely and securely connects students with nearby families to carpool to school.

Eldorado PK-8, Superior Elementary and Monarch High schools currently offer the service. Find out more.

Join Coal Creek Meals on Wheels (CCMOW) for a casual and informative chat with Executive Director Nate Broeckert, who began in May 2024.

Learn about the mission of CCMOW, the vision of new leadership and how we plan to engage with the community. Whether you're a volunteer, supporter or just curious about the organization's work, you're welcome!

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, pastries and good conversation at CCMOW (455 N. Burlington Ave. in Lafayette) from 8 to 9 a.m. on Aug. 6.

Space is limited, so RSVPs are kindly requested.

Mental Health Partners (MHP), the nonprofit community mental health center serving Boulder and Broomfield counties for over 60 years, invites Superior to join in raising funds and awareness for suicide and overdose prevention in the community in August and September.

Start by creating a fundraising team with loved ones or colleagues or supporting an existing team.

Next, choose your Challenge! You can bike, hike, run, or sit to help raise money for a great cause.

All proceeds go to provide free suicide prevention trainings to community members, as well as establishing a network of kiosks where people can access the lifesaving overdose reversal medication NARCAN© at no cost.

Visit the event website to learn more and register.

Commuting Solutions invites Superior residents to join the 8th Sustainable Transportation Summit on Aug. 27 at the Longmont Museum.

Presentations will focus on passenger rail expansion in Colorado, with esteemed speakers representing federal, state, regional and local perspectives.

An expert panel will focus on Colorado’s Front Range Passenger Rail (FRPR) development from the state, service/technical and local government perspective.

Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Rain and melting snow pick up pollutants from our parks and trails and carry them into storm drains, which drain directly into local waterways untreated. These are the same waterways where we swim, fish, and play during the summer.

You can protect yourself and our waterways while recreating by picking up after your pets, packing out solid human waste and toilet paper, and using mineral sunscreen when recreating in the water.

When swimming in lakes and creeks, do not swim immediately after a rainstorm, and avoid getting water in your mouth, eyes, or open wounds. By recreating responsibly, you can protect water quality, aquatic life and fellow community members.

Learn more about recreating safely this summer from the Keep It Clean Partnership.

Keeping up-to-date on Town activities and events has never been easier! Find below several great ways to stay informed or request information:

• Manage your email or text subscriptions
• Email the Town
• Email the Town Board
• Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and X
• Tune in to Cable Channel 8 for live meeting broadcasts
• Chime in on our latest outreach efforts with Shape Superior
• Submit non-emergency issues to Superior Click and Fix