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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Tuesday, Jul. 22nd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8-10AM - DeLong Park Weedbusters
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10:15-10:45AM - Preschool Time - Registration Required
- 11AM-12PM - Jeffco Open Space Pop Up: Color in the Natural World
- 1:30PM - Triad - Senior Safety
- 5:30-7:30PM - Exploring the Elements of Art
- 6:30-8:30PM - Team Trivia Tuesday
- 6:30-8:30PM - Trivia Tuesdays
- 6:30PM - City Council Regular Business Meeting
- 6:30-8:30PM - Bar Bingo Night
- 7PM - Pub Trivia
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
11AM Jeffco Open Space Pop Up: Color in the Natural World @ Golden Library
Color plays an important role in nature, helping animals hide, attract mates and, in some cases, warning the curious to stay away. Explore the different uses of color while examining non-living specimens with the assistance of Jefferson County Open Space Park Rangers and volunteers.
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
6:30 City Council Business Meeting @ City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 5PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to PublicComment@cityofgolden.net BEFORE 3PM
- Provide in-person comment (limited to 3 minutes) during the business meeting, which begins at 7PM.
Public Comment
The meeting begins with public comment. If you want to address Council, you will have three minutes to speak. Any public comments received by email before 3PM will be posted in the meeting packet after 3 (so check back then!).
Consent Matters
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered non-controversial, not needing discussion. Everything in this section will be approved at once, with one vote.
These are the items on the Consent Agenda:
- Transportation Demand Management
First reading with a public hearing and vote scheduled for August 12: This ordinance would require multifamily housing developers to submit a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan when requesting to reduce the required number of parking spaces. The City has hired a consultant to develop a city-wide Transportation Demand Management plan. Such plans are intended to reduce the number of single occupancy vehicles. - Residential Occupancy Limits and Definition of a Household
First reading with a public hearing and vote scheduled for August 12: New legislation from the state prohibits Golden's definition of a household, which was "no more than four unrelated persons per dwelling unit." Golden is proposing new requirements, based on safety regulations (egress, alarms, fire extinguishers). - Reducing Setback Requirements for Practical Difficulties
First reading with a public hearing and vote scheduled for August 12 - Sidewalk Code Change
First reading with a public hearing and vote scheduled for August 12: Earlier this year, staff recommended that all new homes and significantly remodeled homes be required to build new, 7-foot wide sidewalks. City Council found this requirement to be excessive in some cases, so staff has pared back their recommendation. New homes will still need 7 foot sidewalks, but not all remodels will require them. Staff has added a new requirement designed to discourage homeowners from demolishing all but one wall and calling it a "remodel." - Increase planned replacements for water and wastewaster utility lines.
This resolution would add $1,358,812 to the planned expenditures for the year. - Hire a Commissioning Agent for the new City Hall
Add to the scope of work for a "Commissioning Agent" to work on the new City Hall. City staff has already approved a contract for $27,650 with this vendor. This amendment will increase the cost by $171,701, bringing the total "not to exceed" cost to $199,351. - Sharing Homeless Navigation Data
Agreement to share data with Jefferson County, Westminster, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, and Family Tree through the Homeless Management Information System. - Approving the Open Space Master Plan
- Installing four new electric vehicle charging stations
New dual charging stations will be installed at Southridge Park, Splash, Golden Heights, and Beverly Heights. These sites were chosen due to their proximity to low-income and multi-family housing areas. The project is currently $130,000 over the original budget. - Appointing members to the new Community Marketing Board
Erin Heinrich, Mara Prendergast, Nadine Wilson and Nola Krajewski (Chamber) have terms expiring in 2029. Sarah Adler, Melissa Lutz, John Payne, and Jennifer Thoemke have terms expiring in 2027. Lisa Vitry will be the City Council representative.
Proclamation
Public Hearings
- Budget amendment to approve $9,357,300 of carryover expenditures from 2024
- Vacating city right-of-way at 211 Lookout View Drive (map)
- Adopting new national and international building codes
- Adopting new fire code
- Allowing City Manager to authorize funding for new affordable housing projects
- Restricting amplified outdoor music
Executive Session
Council will go into executive session (no cameras, no public allowed) to evaluate the City Manager and City Attorney
Live Music for Tuesday, Jul. 22nd
- More Live Music
6PM Karaoke with Linda @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6PM Open Bluegrass Pick Night @ Over Yonder Brewing
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: The Death of Joe Schall
Bella Vista Hotel – Dan Abbott Collection – Schall residence
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116 Years Ago
The July 22, 1909 Colorado Transcript announced the death of Joe Schall (1857-1909). Mr. Schall owned a bookstore in the Bella Vista Hotel on 12th Street. He also served as the County treasurer for eighteen years, and City treasurer for three terms. He held considerable real estate in the Golden area.
The Bella Vista hotel had been financed by Joe Schall’s uncle in the 1880s, and though the hotel was never a commercial success, Schall and his wife maintained an apartment in the hotel for nearly 40 years. The second floor of the hotel contained a grand ballroom, and the couple often hosted dances there.
After Joe Schall’s death in 1909, his widow remained alone in the building, hosting card parties, tea parties, and the occasional dance.
In 1920, the Philadelphia-based owners decided to demolish the old hotel. At that time, the Widow Schall moved to an apartment on Washington Avenue and eventually to Denver. She outlived her husband by 38 years, dying in 1947.
In the November 14, 1929 Colorado Transcript, Neil West Kimball–grandson of George & Eliza West (Transcript founders)–provided the following reminiscence of his youth in Golden.
The Bella Vista hotel…was an old mysterious sort of building even when I was a youngster and many the wild stories we made up about it. I remember that I thought Mrs. Schall a most courageous person to live alone in such a monstrous structure. It was a real occasion for me when I was allowed to accompany my mother on a call to Mrs. Schall and wander through the long corridors and neglected rooms.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 65, with temperatures rising to around 69 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy, 65°F
Wednesday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 86°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 63°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 84°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 89°F
Friday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear, 63°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 92°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 66°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 94°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 67°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 95°F
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Goosetown Station
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, and Robert Thresher.
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $110/yr)
Brad Miller & Julie Bartos, Holly Thomas, Jim and LouAnne Dale, Ann Pattison, Thomas Hoffman, Carol Abel, Brian Quarnstrom, Sandra Curran, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith, Carlos & Nancy Bernal, Robert Storrs, Michele Sannes, Elaine Marolla, Dixie Termin & Ron Miller, E Tom Hughes, Crystal M Culbert, Patrick A. Madison, Alice Madison & Jim Kalivas, Deb Goeldner, Christopher Ball, 6th Chair Home Services, Dot & Eric Brownson, Rosemary Coffman, Emeline Paulson, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Frani R Bickart, Jennings and Litz, Bill Sedgeley, Nancy Hughes, Justin L Wade, Kathi Eggers, Traci Case, Donna Owen, Leslie D Lutz, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, Jim Garner, John and Carol McEncroe, the Golden Welcome Center, the Golden Transcript, Koshare Eagle, Ken and Colleen Krantz, Traci Neuman Lacey, Jo Barber, Jamie Cookinham, Kermit Shields, Meridee Cecil, Vicki Olson, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, and Mary Rains, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Cherryln Parker, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Kim Linton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, and Emily Kurzinski
