Laura for Superior

Hi neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we conducted an interview with Stephanie Coffin for a vacancy on our CAPS committee; discussed our 2012 ordinance requiring fire sprinklers in residential construction; heard a presentation on solar and high-performance rebuild resources; heard an update from SAFEbuilt Colorado on their building plan reviews and inspection services; and heard an update from our Parks and Rec director Leslie Clark on damages to parks and open space from the Marshall Fire. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we heard updates on Marshall Fire recovery, including our water issues and an updated emergency alert system; deferred an agreement to install a new granular activated carbon treatment system for our water treatment plant, until we can get more details on cost; and heard a presentation from our Town Planner on proposed building code changes for Sagamore and Original Town. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we held a working session with the Planning Commission; heard updates on the Marshall Fire impacts and remediation; conducted an interview for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee; approved an IGA with Boulder County and the City of Louisville for assistance for debris removal; and discussed a Memorandum of Understanding with Superior Rising. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi Superior neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we discussed impacts of the Marshall Fire, deferred budgetary decisions for the CAPS Plein Air event and the Tract H playground, and approved the Town's first ever Sustainability Action Plan. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi Superior neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we heard an update and discussed recovery from the Marshall Fire, granted emergency authorization to our Town Manager to approve larger purchases in the aftermath of the fire, and opened a public hearing for the adoption of the 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code. (Please note that these building code updates are more relevant to the public than ever with the rebuilding that will need to happen in light of the fire.) Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Neighbors, please, take four minutes to listen to a personal note from me on mental health resources. Take care of yourselves during this terrible time. http://www.lauraforsuperior.com/2022/mental-health-resources/

For those who missed our Emergency Town Board Meeting today, I am recapping the discussion. As usual, you may watch the video, subscribe to the Laura for Superior podcast, or click through to my blog to read this post in written form.

Hi Superior neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we heard a presentation from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office regarding the shooting incident on 8/30; issued a resolution to join the ICLEI Race to Zero and commit to a 63% reduction in emissions by 2030 and a 100% reduction in emissions by 2050; heard a presentation on the Boulder County Co-Responder Team; interviewed resident Amanda Vaughan for potential appointment to the Planning Commission; discussed the closure of McCaslin Road from 9/20-10/8; agreed to send our landscaping / snow removal contract out for rebid; and reopened a public hearing to consider a final development plan (FDP) from Ranch Capital and Remington Homes for Blocks 26 and 27 in Downtown Superior. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi Superior neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we interviewed residents for our Superior Youth Leadership Council; approved a construction contract with Star Playgrounds for a new Purple Park Playground; approved a $1.6M construction contract to extend Promenade Drive from Downtown Superior to 88th Street; and opened a public hearing to consider an FDP for 22 single-family homes on blocks 26 and 27 in Downtown Superior. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi Superior neighbors! On Monday night, we held our third quarter Board retreat. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi Superior neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we interviewed an applicant for the Planning Commission; heard an update from Serendipity Catering at the Superior Community Center; approved a new Town Governmental Fee Schedule for room rentals at the Superior Community Center; issued a liquor license for Serendipity Events at the Superior Community Center; approved a modification of premises and trade name for Rock Creek Entertainment / Rock Creek Bar & Grill; accepted PARC's recommendation to move forward with drafting a design / build contract with Star Playgrounds for a renovation of Purple Park playground; approved a contract with Asphalt Specialties for the 2021 Street Project for McCaslin Boulevard; and held an executive session to discuss legal claims against the Town by Daryl McCool. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi Superior neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we heard a presentation from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office; heard an update on our annual fall town event; made resident appointments to each of our Advisory committees; discussed an update to our Comprehensive Plan; and discussed our town landscaping agreement with BrightView. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi Superior neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we discussed our landscaping contract with BrightView; heard a presentation from Commuting Solutions on a transportation demand management program for Downtown Superior; heard an update from Congressman Joe Neguse; conducted interviews for our citizen-led Advisory Committees; approved CAPS recommendations for Superior ARTery pilot art and for two small projects; discussed economic development activities; and appointed a new Town Treasurer and Town Clerk. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we heard a presentation of our annual audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2020; heard an update from Boulder County Housing Authority on potential affordable housing partnership opportunities; heard details of the plan for opening the 1500 Coalton Road Community Center; conducted interviews for vacancies on our citizen-led advisory committees; approved an agreement with Serendipity Catering to provide food and beverage and event services for 1500 Coalton; approved a Virtual Meeting Policy to allow remote participation at all meetings; and approved a mobile vending ordinance to allow food trucks to operate in Superior. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we provided feedback on a concept plan for 250 apartment units at the Superior Marketplace, discussed a change to the Superior Municipal Code to allow food trucks with certain limitations, approved a design option for a mural at 1500 Coalton Road, approved the PROST Master Plan, and agreed on an approach for an in-person Fourth of July extravaganza. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi neighbors! In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we passed a resolution encouraging state legislature to address mass shootings and gun violence in Colorado by instituting at least a six day waiting period for the purchase of firearms and a ban on assault weapons; approved a concept plan and $75K incremental funding request for a new park and playground in Tract H; selected transportation projects to put forth for CDOT and DRCOG grant funding; agreed to move forward with drafting a ballot question for Superior residents to vote on a sales / use tax increase to fund future transportation improvements; and went into Executive Session to receive legal advice on the topic of the purchase of open space property. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

Hi neighbors! In last Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we heard a request for a retail pet sales ordinance; approved the Town's subscription to Xcel's Windsource program to supply 100% of the Town's municipal electricity use; provided feedback on proposed sculptures and ground murals for a pilot phase of the Superior ARTery; approved $37K in art for the 1500 Coalton Road Community Center; provided feedback and approved an update to our PROST Master Plan; and discussed several carryover items from last week's Town Board work session, including fire service, sustainability, gun violence prevention, street racing, affordable housing, and a potential tax for road maintenance. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In March 8th's Virtual Town Board Meeting, we provided feedback to CAPS about an outdoor musical event at Grasso Park; discussed a new program to support Superior businesses and encourage local spending; and discussed a potential tax increase to fund capital improvement projects. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In February 22nd's Virtual Town Board Meeting, we heard an update from RTD and discussed northwest area light rail; reviewed and approved the CAPS and Planning Commission work plans; revised our oil & gas setback requirements; made appointments to our Planning Commission and ACES; discussed a potential affordable housing development at McCaslin Park-n-Ride and the financing required; discussed but ultimately did not change our current meeting end time policy; and went into Executive Session with our Town Attorney to receive legal advice regarding the purchase of property for Open Space purposes. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In February 8th's Virtual Town Board Meeting, we heard a concept plan for development on the Zaharias property; conducted additional interviews for our citizen-led Advisory committees and appointed new members to CAPS and ACES; approved a Sister City affiliation with Khandbari, Nepal; and discussed our Board priorities for 2021. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may read this post in written form, subscribe to the Laura for Superior podcast, or scroll to the bottom for a video recap. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In January 25th's Virtual Town Board Meeting, we heard a presentation from ACES with their final Energy Action Plan and a recommendation for the Town Sustainability Mission & Vision; heard a presentation on construction progress in Downtown Superior; heard an update from Better City on recent economic development activities; did our quarterly round of interviews for vacancies on our citizen-led Advisory committees; discussed a recommendation from the Transportation and Safety Committee to lower the speed limit for residential streets from 25mph to 20mph; and passed an ordinance to allow ADUs on residential lots. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may read this post in written form, subscribe to the Laura for Superior podcast, or scroll to the bottom for a video recap. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In January 11th's Virtual Town Board Meeting, we heard a presentation on ACES' draft Energy Action Plan; approved a new ordinance improving transparency of third-party delivery platform fees for local restaurants; and denied an application for 24 single family homes on Blocks 26 and 27 in Downtown Superior. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may read this post in written form, subscribe to the Laura for Superior podcast, or scroll to the bottom for a video recap. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In December 14th's Virtual Town Board Meeting, we conducted the swearing in of our new and re-elected Trustees (Paige Henchen, Tim Howard, and Mark Lacis); heard an update on the PROST Master Plan; appointed Mark Lacis as our Mayor Pro Tem for the next two years; discussed Trustee committee assignments; reviewed art proposals for 1500 Coalton Road and Oerman-Roche Trailhead; discussed a potential ordinance for third-party food delivery platform fees; and heard a presentation for a final subdivision plat and final development plan for blocks 26 and 27 in Downtown Superior. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may read this post in written form, subscribe to the Laura for Superior podcast, or scroll to the bottom for a video recap. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we heard an update on COVID19 in Colorado, heard an update on the Verizon macro facility at Community Park, approved final amendments to the 2020 budgets, approved an allotment contract for the Superior Metro District's share of the Windy Gap Firming Project, approved a waste collection service agreement with Waste Connections, approved an intergovernmental agreement and bylaws for the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Community Noise Roundtable, approved a new name for the former CenturyLink property Open Space, and approved an amendment to our town purchasing policy. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we approved the 2021 budget, and passed an ordinance to require inclusionary housing for all new residential development. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we passed an ordinance requiring future Boards to fill vacancies with at least six months remaining on their terms; approved appointments to Advisory committees; discussed and dismissed the idea of moving back to in-person meetings; and held an executive session to receive legal advice on petition requirements, and to discuss the Town Manager and Town Attorney's annual performance evaluations. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we heard an update from our economic development consultant; heard an update from our CAPS committee; passed a snow removal contract with Superior Maintenance; interviewed community members to serve on the SYLC, CAPS, OSAC, and PROSTAC committees; authorized the issuance of bonds for Downtown Superior; deferred a proposed ordinance to restrict continuous parking on residential streets to 14 days or fewer; provided feedback on an affordable housing ordinance; and discussed the vacancy on the Board left by Trustee Sandie Hammerly's resignation. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Virtual Town Board Meeting, we appointed Denise Beaber to the CAPS committee, approved a final plat and final development plan for Wee Cottages on the Rogers Farm property, and approved a “quit claim” deed to transfer ownership of the right-of-way on Douglas Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue to Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, who is already building a park on the property. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Virtual Town Board Meeting, we heard an economic development update; reviewed an energy baseline audit of Town facilities; reviewed a summary of the Town's second quarter finances; appointed new committee members to CAPS, ACES, and the Superior Historical Commission; discussed the Boulder Creek Neighborhoods / Rogers Farm project; increased compensation for future Mayors / Trustees; adopted updated building codes; and discussed the scope of services for a new waste collection agreement for which an RFP will be issued later this year. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Virtual Town Board Meeting, we heard recommendations from the ACES Committee, interviewed potential new members for several committees, unanimously approved the rezoning of the Century Link property to Open Space Natural, approved a replat of the Resolute property to sell the units as townhomes rather than condos, and opened a public hearing with Boulder Creek Neighborhoods for the potential development of "Wee Cottages" on the Rogers Farm property just west of McCaslin Boulevard; this hearing will be continued to our Board meeting on Monday August 24th. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Special Meeting, we voted no to rezone the Zaharias property to residential, and held our quarterly Board Retreat to discuss construction updates in Downtown Superior, canceling our annual Chili Fest, the possibility of shifting from virtual meetings to in person, the PROST Master Plan, adjusting our Committee structure, potentially decreasing our current property tax credit, a Twenty is Plenty campaign to reduce the speed limit in residential areas, increasing our tree planting, implementing plastic bag fees, and our agreement with Rocky Mountain Fire Department. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we heard a presentation from the Boulder County Sheriff, heard a presentation from our CAPS committee, decided to move the public hearing for the final plat of the Resolute Property to July 13th, and continued a public hearing on the Parq at Rock Creek, which will be continued once again to our next Town Board Retreat on Monday June 29th. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we heard our annual audit of the Town of Superior financial statements, approved a final development plan for Marshall Road Bridge over Coal Creek in Downtown Superior, and opened a public hearing to consider building the Parq at Rock Creek on what's commonly referred to as the Zaharias property. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we passed an ordinance allowing restaurants to operate in parking lots adjacent to their businesses, approved financing and a contract with PG Arnold for construction to renovate 1500 Coalton Road, decided to paint town fencing a new test color, began considering a final development plan from RC Superior for the construction of the Marshall Road Bridge, and heard a presentation for a potential Sister City affiliation with Khandbari, Nepal. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Virtual Town Board Meeting, we approved the removal of excessive stop signs from Weldona Way, discussed the potential reopening of Superior pools for the summer, discussed potential events for 2020 (including the Fourth of July, the Main Event, the Wolfpack Ninja Event, Chili Fest, and the Superior Shindig), approved a contract with Goodland Construction for construction of pickleball courts, indefinitely extended our local disaster emergency, and held an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy regarding economic development at 1500 Coalton Road, Resolute Property, Town 15, Downtown Superior, and the Superior Marketplace. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we heard an economic development update, passed a resolution reducing the speed limit on Rock Creek Circle from 30mph to 25mph, discussed our meeting end time policy, discussed our sister city policy, established a Finance Committee, reviewed the first quarter financials and impact of COVID19 on revenue, and approved an open space purchase and sale agreement for 182 acres on the south edge of town. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

On Monday night, we held our second quarter Board retreat. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Work Session and Meeting, we approved amendments to the Superior Municipal Code around oil & gas development and approved a construction contract with Goodland Construction for phase 2 of improvements to 88th Street. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Friday's Special Virtual Town Board Meeting, we passed a resolution allowing for remote meetings during a declared state of emergency and passed a resolution extending our current state of emergency for 60 days. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Work Session and Meeting, we approved funding for the Superior Chamber of Commerce, approved the CAPS committee work plan, approved a construction agreement for the first phase of 88th Street reconstruction, approved the final design for 1500 Coalton Road, and continued discussions of new ordinances to regulate oil and gas development in Superior. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Work Session and Meeting, we heard a presentation on the Downtown Superior construction progress and Sign Program; approved an agreement with ABCx2 Consultants for services around airport noise mitigation; approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Boulder County Sheriff's office for law enforcement services; approved an agreement with Earth Green Fence to paint, stain, and maintain the town-owned fences; approved the 2020 OSAC Work Plan; and heard the final presentation for the Cultural Arts Master Plan. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Meeting, we heard a presentation on the 2020 Presidential Primary process, heard a presentation from ACES on the Superior Sustainability Scorecard, approved an increase in the price to request public records, approved annual work plans from five of our Advisory Committees, approved an ordinance removing distance restrictions from schools for liquor licenses, reviewed and discussed building designs for the community center at 1500 Coalton Road, and reviewed and discussed potential future regulations for the acceptance, processing, and approval of land use applications related to oil & gas. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Meeting and Retreat, we heard a year end recap from our economic development consultant, approved an agreement with Verizon to install a macro facility at Community Park in order to improve cell service in Superior, heard an update on the digital and in-person engagement for 1500 Coalton Road, and conducted a Board Retreat to discuss our 2020 priorities and initiatives. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.

In Monday night's Town Board Work Session and Meeting, we heard a resident's idea to create a Technology, Information, and Communication Commission; interviewed two residents for potential appointment to OSAC and ACES; approved an agreement with Vargas Property Services for landscaping maintenance and snow removal; directed Town Staff to move forward with undergrounding power lines in Original Town; approved a contract with Mutton Mowers to use goats (and a llama) for weed control; and conducted performance evaluations of the Town Manager and Town Attorney. Ready to find out more on what happened? As usual, you may listen to the podcast, or click here to read the written version with links to relevant materials.