Calendar

Oct
14
Wed
2020
Whale of a Used Book Sale @ Jeffco Fairgrounds
Oct 14 @ 9:00 am – Oct 18 @ 5:00 pm

Colorado’s largest and most popular used book sale is back at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds from Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 14 – 18. The sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Friends Night is on Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

To ensure social distancing, no more than 50 shoppers will be allowed entry at the top of each hour, and shoppers have 50 minutes to shop before they are required to check out so that another 50 shoppers can come in.

To guarantee entry at a time of your choosing, you’re encouraged to register in advance online for $5/person. Registration opens on September 30. Each paid registration includes one complimentary book of your choosing (a few exceptions apply). Register at www.WhaleSale.org.

Oct
16
Fri
2020
Tree Limb Drop-off Event
Oct 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The City of Golden will host a special event for the community to drop off branches broken from the recent storm to assist residents with their yard clean-up.

The event is for City of Golden residents only. A state-issued ID is required.

Acceptable material:

  • stems
  • trunks
  • branches from pruning or removal work

Materials NOT accepted:

  • grass
  • root balls
  • bags of leaves
  • anything containing rocks, dirt or nails
  • processed construction wood (i.e. left over 2×4’s)

Drop off location:

Cross streets of Hwy 93 and Golden Gate. Turn left on Golden Gate and follow the signs. Take the right hand turn approximately 462 feet after turning onto Golden Gate from Hwy 93.

Oct
17
Sat
2020
Tree Limb Drop-off Event
Oct 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The City of Golden will host a special event for the community to drop off branches broken from the recent storm to assist residents with their yard clean-up.

The event is for City of Golden residents only. A state-issued ID is required.

Acceptable material:

  • stems
  • trunks
  • branches from pruning or removal work

Materials NOT accepted:

  • grass
  • root balls
  • bags of leaves
  • anything containing rocks, dirt or nails
  • processed construction wood (i.e. left over 2×4’s)

Drop off location:

Cross streets of Hwy 93 and Golden Gate. Turn left on Golden Gate and follow the signs. Take the right hand turn approximately 462 feet after turning onto Golden Gate from Hwy 93.

Oct
19
Mon
2020
Downtown Development Authority Meeting @ Virtual Meeting
Oct 19 @ 6:30 pm

DDA LogoThe 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 at 6:30 p.m.

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.

Oct
20
Tue
2020
Local Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting @ Virtual Meeting
Oct 20 @ 2:30 pm

The Local Liquor Licensing Authority meets on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. These meetings begin at 2:30 p.m.

The Board is comprised of a Hearing Officer, who is appointed by City Council.

To contact the Hearing Officer, call the City Clerk’s Office at (303) 384-8015, or write to the Liquor Licensing Authority Board, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401. To see agendas, minutes or listen to audio of previous meetings, visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page.

Parks, Recreation & Museums Advisory Board Meeting @ Virtual Meeting
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm

The Parks, Recreation & Museums Advisory Board was created 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. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, please visit our Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board page. To access agendas, minutes and the audio of previous meetings, please visit our Agenda, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedule page.

Oct
21
Wed
2020
Citizen Budget Advisory Committee @ Virtual Meeting
Oct 21 @ 7:30 am

The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) was created by the City Manager to advise City staff on the development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual City budget. Participation in CBAC is an opportunity not only to advise on the prioritization of how City tax dollars are spent, but also to advise our policymakers in their decision-making process.

CBAC meets the third Wednesday of each month, March through October and the second Wednesday of November, at 7:30 a.m.

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.

Planning Commission Study Session @ Virtual Meeting
Oct 21 @ 6:30 pm

The Planning Commission, established in 1948, affords residents the opportunity to actively participate in the planning of the City and its welfare; to learn all facets of the regulations governing such functions; interact with a wide variety of citizens participating in the shaping of Golden’s future; and assume an active role in any regulation changes involving zoning and subdivision activity.

Planning Commission Study Sessions recur on the third Wednesday of each month. Study Sessions are open to the public, but are for information only, and no public hearings or votes will take place during the meeting. To participate in a Planning Commission public hearing, those meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).

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. Visit the Planning Commission page to learn more about their responsibilities and duties.

Oct
22
Thu
2020
Regular City Council Meeting @ Virtual Meeting
Oct 22 @ 6:30 pm

The Golden City Council meets 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 Laura Weinberg and all six council members.

Oct
26
Mon
2020
Sustainability Citizen Task Force – Energy @ Online
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Do you have great ideas about energy use in Golden? Do you want to have an active role in bringing projects to fruition? Are you ready to dive in and turn the Golden community’s energy efficiency ideas into action? We want to hear from you! Can’t join us this time? Another energy task force meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 16th.

This group will discuss upcoming energy initiatives including potential zero energy codes, community solar, and energy efficiency efforts.

Join the meeting online

Hosted by Theresa Worsham- Sustainability Coordinator
Meeting number: 146 738 0963
Password: UJpPk4SJs23

Join by video system
Dial 1467380963@cityofgolden.webex.com.
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
Access code: 146 738 0963

Previous discussions from this task force can be found at GuidingGolden.com.

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 Golden has 402 acres of open space
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