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Join city staff on Thursday, March 30 in Golden City Council Chambers (911 10th St.) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to hear about strategies that the City of Golden deployed in the past few summers to ensure a safe experience and to manage high visitation along Clear Creek during the summer season.

Staff will share potential strategies for the 2023 summer season, so please bring along your suggestions and questions. Learn more about the process on Guiding Golden.

Join your neighbors for Coffee with Councilors the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Bear Creek South room (1470 10th St.) unless otherwise noted on the calendar. Or if you prefer, join us online from the comfort of your own home (bring your own coffee!).

Bring your thoughts, ideas and questions and let’s have a conversation!

After feedback from an initial discussion with City Council on February 14^th, the Community Sustainability Advisory Board and Planning Commission have scheduled a series of public meetings to receive community input about several topics regarding the Roadmap to Net Zero Buildings project.

Interested members of the public are welcome to attend and provide input at the following opportunities. Planning Commission and CSAB are also expected to schedule discussions at their regular meetings in April. All of the following meetings will take place in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.

• Monday, March 27 (6 – 8:30 p.m.): Solar photovoltaic system requirements for proposed new building construction. Considerations for onsite placement and offsite options such as a cash-in-lieu program, community solar garden subscriptions and relief from solar requirements. March 27 Meeting Agenda
• Monday, April 3 (6 – 8:30 p.m.): Exemptions from proposed all-electric construction requirements, potential criteria for a hardship definition, and alternative compliance pathways. April 3 Meeting Agenda
• Tuesday, April 18 (6 – 8:30 p.m.): Applicability and definition of “new construction.” Consideration of building additions and remodels. April 18 Meeting Agenda

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 meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted on the calendar.

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.

The Public Art Commission (PAC) has the responsibility of promoting, selecting, acquiring and maintaining public art in the fulfillment of the City’s Art in Public Places program.

PAC meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. These meeting are open to the public.

Please view our Public Art Commission page for more information on PAC responsibilities and to view a list of commission members. Visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedules page to view agendas and meeting minutes.

The Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) implements urban renewal projects consistent with community values.

The Golden Urban Renewal Authority meets on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and members of the public are welcome to attend. To learn more, visit our GURA page.

To view agendas, minutes and webcasts for GURA meetings, visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedules page.

Please note, this meeting (April 4, 2023) has been canceled.

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The Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) implements urban renewal projects consistent with community values.

The Golden Urban Renewal Authority meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and members of the public are welcome to attend. To learn more, visit our GURA page. To view agendas, minutes and webcasts for GURA meetings, visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedules page.

The Golden City Council meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers (911 10th St.), unless rescheduled due to holidays or other events happening in the city.

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

Visit Guiding Golden Council Comments for ideas, thoughts and information from council members pertinent to current and upcoming issues facing the community, as well as contact information.

The Historic Preservation Board has a number of responsibilities regarding the preservation and upkeep of Golden’s many historic sites.

The Board meets in Council Chambers on the second Wednesday evening of each month in public hearing at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted on the calendar. Study sessions may be scheduled as needed.

To see agendas, minutes and audio recordings of past meetings, please visit our Agenda, Minutes, Web Casts, Schedule page.

The Economic Development Commission (EDComm) was established by Golden City Council in June of 1999 and consists of seven 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 Thursday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. If a meeting must be rescheduled for some reason, the date will be noted on the Community Calendar and on the agendas page.