The Kelly Mansion in Spring
Photo by Richard Luckin
What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Tuesday, Apr. 30th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9-10AM - Women's Exercise and Bible Study
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time
- 10:15-10:45AM - Preschool Time
- 1:30-3PM - Android Tablet: Basics
- 1:30-3PM - Teen Volunteer Hours
- 4:30-6:30PM - Irrigation 101
- 6-8PM - Trivia Tuesdays
- 6:30-8:30PM - Team Trivia Tuesday
- 6:30-8:30PM - Bar Bingo Night
- 7PM - Beers with State Representative Brianna Titone
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
6-7:30PM Budget Open House
Don't forget tonight's Budget Open House at the Community Center! This should be a great opportunity to learn more about their spending plans.
Correction:
I made an error in yesterday's post when I wrote this:
REVENUE
2023: $110,127,474
2024: $155,881,220
EXPENSES *
2023: $115,377,053
2024: $166,578,393
* does not include capital expenses
** from the 2024 Budget in Review document
In fact, it does include capital expenses; I'm just not sure how much in includes. The Expenses by Fund in Detail (p. 13) included $2,670,000 for "Capital Programs" but the next page (p. 14) identifies $73,978,469 million for "Capital Outlay." What's the difference?
Also, what's the difference between the "Total Expenditures and Other Uses" of $101,693,519 shown on p. 32 of the 2023-2024Biennial Budget and the $166,578,393 "Total Expenses by Fund in Detail" shown on p. 11 of the 2024 Budget in Review?
And also, does the $166,578,393 include only $700,000 (p. 195 of the budget) toward the projected $65 million cost of the new city hall?
So many exciting questions! I hope to get the answers at the Open House.
Read the Budget in Review to find your own exciting questions! I hope to see you tonight at the Open House.
Golden Community Center
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Golden History: Just Before the Renaissance
Golden Transcript - April 30, 1992
32 Years Ago
The April 30, 1992 Golden Transcript describes the beginning of the monumental streetscape project on Washington Avenue. The streetscape was one of many changes happening at that time, all aimed at reinvigorating the historic downtown. The city was removing diagonal parking, adding trees and planters, and putting in new curbs and sidewalks. It was a big, ambitious project that would make downtown nicer in the long run, but was massively disruptive in the meantime. The contractor doing the project described the street as "a war zone."
The process was hard on the merchants. The front page of that issue quoted Pat Kellenbenz, owner of the Country Mouse: "I usually make $800 to $1,000 on a Saturday. Last Saturday I made $44."
In other news, the former Golden High School/Golden Junior High was going to be saved from demolition. The Golden Civic Foundation had offered $50,000 to purchase the building. Ultimately, with a lot of financial support by the Civic Foundation, the building became the American Mountaineering Center.
The Loveland building (now the Old Capitol Grill) had been standing empty for some time, but the April 30th Transcript announced that the owner had obtained a $100,000 grant and a $150,000 no-interest loan to help with the restoration.
A debate was raging over the Goltra family's plan to establish a quarry on Sheep Mountain. Many groups had testified in opposition to the quarry, including the Cities of Golden What Ridge, Arvada, Central City, and Black Hawk; the Sierra Club, Colorado Mountain Club,Colorado AAA, the U.S. EPA, U.S. Fire & Wildlife, Trout Unlimited, the Environmental Defense Fund, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mr. Goltra dismissed them all as "Nature Nazis."
In domestic news, Realtor Joy Brandt was selling the home at 500 18th Street for the asking price of $195,000. "A carriage rental house will help you make your mortgage payment!"
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 6 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. West wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 44°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 66°F
Wednesday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 38°F
Thursday: Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 57°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 38°F
Friday: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 64°F
Friday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 63°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 45°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 74°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 50°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 70°F
News Relating to Golden - April 30, 2024
Mines softball sweeps Adams State in historic Senior Day series
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
...Over April 25-26, the Colorado School of Mines softball team celebrated Senior Day by racking up four wins against Adams State. The Orediggers, who closed out the regular season 27-21 overall and 23-17 in conference play, are now preparing for the May 2-4 RMAC tournament... Read more...
On-campus housing expansion sets foundation for student success
By Emilie Rusch
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
A new 800-bed building on 19th Street will allow Colorado School of Mines to house the sophomore class on campus starting in Fall 2026.
Construction is expected to begin this spring on the apartment-style building, which will more than double the number of beds available on campus for second-year students... Read more...
Celebrating 150th anniversary, Colorado School of Mines has special ceremonies in store for Spring 2024 Commencement
By Emilie Rusch
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Colorado School of Mines will celebrate its Spring 2024 Commencement with two days of ceremonies May 9-10.
In honor of Mines’ 150th anniversary year, university officials are planning an extra special celebration with traditions old and new for graduating students – many of whom missed having a traditional high school graduation in the spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic... Read more...
Broncos invite Mines QB John Matocha to rookie mini-camp
By Sean Keeler
Denver Post
The Broncos may or may not have a shot at drafting CU’s Shedeur Sanders in 2025. But they arebringing one of the most celebrated college quarterbacks in the state over to Dove Valley for a closer look... Read more...
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