Calendar

Feb
12
Mon
2018
Golden Safety Academy @ Golden Fire Department Training Room
Feb 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Golden Safety Academy PosterThe Golden Safety Academy was created to help educate and empower citizens with information and resources that enhance their personal safety and crime prevention. This free academy is held once a month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second Monday of every month in the Golden Fire Department, except for the June class, which will be on Tuesday, June 12 in Council Chambers. You may attend one, several or all sessions.

Please visit our Golden Safety Academy page for more information on this informative educational series, including topics to be covered at each class, and to sign up for a class online. You can also download the full safety academy calendar below.

Feb
13
Tue
2018
Economic Development Commission Meeting @ Golden Public Works Building
Feb 13 @ 6:30 pm

The Economic Development Commission (EDComm) was established by Golden City Council in June of 1999 and consists of eight members. The purpose of the Economic Development Commission is to provide leadership, education, and the tools necessary for the Golden community to optimize appropriate economic opportunities. Their duties include developing a structure and strategy for marketing/promoting the Golden community.

To download the agenda for the next meeting, or view archived agendas, minutes or listen to audio from past meetings, please visit the Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedules page.

The Economic Development Commission meets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Works/Planning building located at 1445 10th Street. If a meeting must be rescheduled for some reason, the date will be noted on the Community Calendar.

Feb
14
Wed
2018
Working to Bring Energy Technologies to Market – NREL Power Lunch Series @ NREL Education Center
Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Do you know what makes NREL unique as an applied research facility in the Department of Energy national laboratory system? Central to NREL’s mission of advancing clean energy and energy efficiency technologies is supporting small businesses as they develop and bring innovative solutions to market. To align this mission with private sector trends and industry needs, NREL established the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC). Join us at NREL’s Power Lunch Lecture Series to learn about the IEC programs and partnerships working to bring breakthrough energy technologies to market.

J.A. Colantonio is a Project Leader for the IEC. NREL’s IEC team leads and partners on multiple initiatives to support commercialization efforts both inside and outside of the Lab to advance the development of breakthrough energy technologies and innovative business models. Colantonio focuses on stakeholder engagement and project management, and his passion for sustainability and renewable energy has led him to roles with Tesla Motors and ESPN’s Sustainability team, and now to NREL.

Reservations are required for this free public program so call 303-384-6565 or e-mail education.center@nrel.gov to save your spot. Participants are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the presentation.

Feb
20
Tue
2018
Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting @ Golden Community Center
Feb 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Parks, Recreation & Museums Advisory Board was created in 1982 in order to increase community involvement, and to advise Golden City Council and staff on how to best provide safe and comprehensive parks and recreation facilities, programs, and services on behalf of all current and future residents of the City of Golden.

The board consists of seven members and one alternate who serve four-year terms, making suggestions about policies and procedures, fees and charges, acceptance of park land, design of parks, and other projects relating to the Parks and Recreation Department.

The board meets regularly at 7 p.m. in the Community Center on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, please visit our Parks and Recreation Advisory Board page. To access agendas, minutes and the audio of previous meetings, please visit our Agenda, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page.

Feb
22
Thu
2018
GHS 6th Annual Chili Cook-off & Silent Auction @ Golden High School
Feb 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The annual Chili Cook-off is GHS’s largest fundraising event. Enter your favorite chili in one of four categories, or just bring the family for all-you-can eat chili and shop the silent auction.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.

Chili cooks get in free!

Regular City Council Meeting @ Council Chambers
Feb 22 @ 6:30 pm

The Golden City Council meets in Council Chambers in City Hall every second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m., unless rescheduled due to holidays or other events happening in the city.

To download the agenda for the next meeting, or view archived agendas, minutes or web casts from past meetings, please visit the Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedules page.

Visit the Council Members & Commentaries pages to read about and find contact information for Mayor Marjorie Sloan and all six council members.

Feb
26
Mon
2018
Golden Investment Forum Task Force Meeting @ Council Chambers
Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Golden Investment Forum Task Force is charged with outreach to the community to review the community amenities, enhancements, and improvements proposed in recent years to determine the amount of community support for these proposals.

Be on the lookout for news of one of the many public forums that will be scheduled as the year progresses. All committee meetings are open to the public.

For more information, visit the Golden Investment Forum Task Force page. To participate in the discussion, visit GuidingGolden.com.

For more information, contact:
Steve Glueck, Planning/Development Director for the City of Golden
303-384-8095
or
Deborah Deal, Task Force Chair
303-277-9520

Downtown Development Authority Meeting @ Council Chambers
Feb 26 @ 6:30 pm

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a special district entity authorized and directed by state statute to benefit the economic and community vitality of the downtown area. The DDA will also be authorized to provide tax increment economic incentives to eligible redevelopment projects, much like GURA was able to do in the past.

The DDA meets on the third Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted on the calendar) at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Please visit the Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedules to download agendas and minutes and view webcasts. View the DDA page for more information on the Downtown Development Authority.

Feb
27
Tue
2018
Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Meeting @ Council Chambers
Feb 27 @ 6:00 pm

The Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board (MTAB) is a citizen advisory board focused on mobility and transportation issues in the City of Golden. The main duties of the board include traffic operations, school zone safety, traffic calming, planning and funding priorities for transportation and mobility capital improvements, and parking management systems.

Additionally, MTAB offers various advisory and collaborative duties dealing with transportation and mobility.

Rescheduled: Downtown Development Authority Meeting @ Public Works Building
Feb 27 @ 6:30 pm

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a special district entity authorized and directed by state statute to benefit the economic and community vitality of the downtown area. The DDA will also be authorized to provide tax increment economic incentives to eligible redevelopment projects, much like GURA was able to do in the past.

Please visit the Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedules to download agendas and minutes and view webcasts. View the DDA page for more information on the Downtown Development Authority.

COG Mesa

 Golden was named after Thomas L. Golden,
a gold prospector who arrived in Jefferson County in 1858.

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