Fall Color and Castle Rock
Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Tuesday, Nov. 10th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10:15-10:45AM - Preschool Time - Registration Required
- 12-2PM - Winterize Your Home
- 4:30-5:30PM - Teen Advisory Board - Golden Library
- 4:45PM - Ribbon Cutting: Team Logic IT of Golden
- 5PM - City Council Study Session and Regular Business Meeting
- 5-7PM - VIBE@Five
- 5:30-7:30PM - Exploring the Elements of Art
- 5:45-7PM - Golden High School PTA Meeting
- 6-9PM - Paint Your Pet and Pet Bandana Spin Art
- 6:30PM - Trivia Night @ Bivy Beer Bar
- 6:30-8:30PM - Team Trivia Tuesday @ Buffalo Rose
- 6:30-8:30PM - Bar Bingo Night @ VFW
- 7PM - Pub Trivia @ Atomic Cowboy
- 7PM - 2026 Fly Fishing Film Tour
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
12-2PM Winterize Your Home @ Golden Community Center
Worried about rising costs in keeping your home warm this winter? Join Environmental Architect and Golden’s own Peter Ewers who will host our lunch time roundtable of home efficiency experts. These experts will discuss options to make your home more efficient to help you through these costly winter and summer months. If you have questions, they have answers. FREE, no registration required (and lunch is included!). More information
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
4:30PM City Council Study Session and Regular Business Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
4:30PM Executive Session
City Council will meet at 4:30PM and immediately go into Executive Session (no audience, no cameras). The subject will be "a conference with Special Counsel to receive legal advice on specific legal issues regarding the nature and scope of the investigation to be conducted by the third-party investigator regarding the March 2026 incident at the City of Golden Fire Department."
5PM Study Session
They will meet at 5PM for a Study Session (no public comment, no votes taken). The topics will include:
Review the proposed 2027-2028 budget
The City plans to make South Golden Road a "complete street" (bike lanes and wide sidewalks), but the project depends on winning grants from the federal government and completion is likely to be several years out. A group of citizens came to the last Council meeting, asking that the section between the high school roundabout and the Johnson Road roundabout be prioritized and changed sooner. They called that section the "South Golden Road Speedway," and asked for traffic calming. The staff response suggests some other projects that might be delayed move forward work on South Golden Road.
Councilors will review the steady growth of City staff over the past several years. Golden's population has grown very little, but staff moved from a 40-hour work week to a 32-hour week (for the same pay and benefits) in 2023.
2022 - added 7 new employees
2023 - added 11.5 new employees
2024 - added 8.5 new employees
2025 - added 5.5 new employees
2026 - added 1.5 new employees
Council initiatives are given top priority. These include Hwy 93 redesign, funding affordable housing, funding homeless response, wildfire management, and finishing the new City Hall. This last item includes not only the building but upgrades to the parks along the creek to improve access to the new building. We will spend about $18 million on the new City Hall and related projects in 2027.
The memo details several maintenance projects and equipment replacement over the next two years.
Colfax is scheduled to become a "Complete Street," with $6 million budgeted for that purpose in 2027 and $5.7 million in 2028.
The cost of fire protection grows every year. Voters approved a new mill levy specifically for fire protection in 2023, but the costs are outstripping the new revenue.
About $71 million in infrastructure maintenance and improvements are scheduled for 2027.
The City's revenue has been flattening, as sales and use tax growth has slowed. The State lowered property taxes, so Golden will receive less property tax revenue.
See the budget memo for much more detail about the 2027-2028 budget.
The Junction URA Revenue Split
Staff is negotiating with the developers and the other taxing entities (the County, the School District, the Libraries, the Flood Control District, and the City of Golden) to determine the distribution of any future increase taxes. The developers hope to keep 100% of the increment to help finance the extraordinary development costs. The County and City will have expenses associated with the development, and they don't want to absorb the whole amount. Learn more.
Golden Downtown General Improvement District Overview
This district was formed in 1959 to acquire more parking for the downtown shopping district. The City started charging for parking in 2017 and that now provides a substantial revenue stream: staff estimates $550-600K for 2026. Learn more.
Flock company data retention
Council, the Police Chief, and the City Attorney will continue a discussion they began in October about the data gathered by the company that owns the traffic cameras. Learn more.
7PM Business Meeting
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live
- 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, at 6:30.
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).
New Business
- Subcommittee report on the third-party investigation into "the incident."
- Subcommittee report regarding the search for a new City Manager
- Subcommittee report regarding Council Rules
Proclamations
- Veteran’s Day – November 11, 2026
- Colorado Recycles Week – November 11-15, 2026
- Hunger and Homelessness Awareness and Action Week
Flock Cameras
Consideration of Deactivation of Flock Safety Cameras and/or Termination of the Flock Safety Contract - Learn more.
Resolution to Hire Consultants for Solar Projects
Council will vote on a contract to pay $830,555 for solar panels on the Community Center and Fossil Trace Clubhouse. Learn more.
Public Hearings
Each of these topics will include an opportunity for public comment.
- The 2027-2028 Budget
- Ordinance to prohibit lead drinking water service lines
- Ordinance to approve two additional appropriations from the 2026 budget, including $20K to combat food insecurity and $30K to assist with housing costs. These will come from the marijuana tax fund.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
5PM on Tuesday, Nov. 10th
4:45PM Ribbon Cutting: Team Logic IT of Golden @ Beck Venture Center
Join the Chamber before V.I.B.E. @ 5 to celebrate a ribbon-cutting for Team Logic! More information.
Location:
Beck Venture Center
1700 Washington Avenue (Map)
5-7PM VIBE@Five and
Join us for our Very Important Business Event – the V.I.B.E.@Five! Our monthly Chamber after-hours is a casual gathering to network with fellow members and guests are always welcome.
Location:
Beck Venture Center
1700 Washington Avenue (Map)
7PM 2026 Fly Fishing Film Tour @ Buffalo Rose
The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of unforgettable stories, breathtaking landscapes, and a community bound by a passion for fly fishing. This milestone year promises to be a landmark event, as the tour kicks off with a fresh collection of the finest fly fishing films from across the globe. Tickets
Location:
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
The Golden Word - 11/10/26
Golden History: Farewell to the Overland Hotel
The Overland Hotel was the large building with a peaked roof and six windows in the second story - Golden History Museum Collection
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The November 10, 1910 Colorado Transcript announced that the Overland Hotel was slated for demolition. The fraternal organization, Woodmen of the World, had purchased the building and planned to build a new lodge hall on the property. The plan called for all members to show up on Sunday and participate in the tear-down.
It is believed a small army of men will be on hand and make short work of demolishing the building. The various carpenters and other men who have practical knowledge as to how to go about the wrecking will take charge and direct the work.… The Woodmen expect that work on the new building will be commenced within a very short time.
Colorado Transcript – November 10, 1910
The next week’s paper announced “The old Overland hotel, relic of pioneer days is no more. The historical old building has given way to the mark of progress, and in its place will soon arise a splendid modern building.”
While the demolition went according to schedule, the splendid modern building never emerged. The lot stood empty until 1922, when Grant Churches purchased the property and built a garage on the spot. He later remodeled the building to hold an indoor swimming pool–the Golden Plunge. Today, it’s the site of the Buffalo Rose Event Center.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 42°F
Veterans Day: Sunny, 64°F
Wednesday Night: Clear, 42°F
Thursday: Sunny, 67°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 41°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 66°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 42°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 62°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy, 42°F
Sunday: Sunny, 62°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 41°F
Monday: Sunny, 62°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Unite Fitness
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum,, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, in memory of Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder, Vic DeMaria
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/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, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, 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, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, Marge Frueh, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, Tom & Susan Roberts, Vicki Greivel, GoGood Golden, Sandra Dallas, Nanette Johnson, and Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Golden Brokers, Diane Tiberi, Cathy Larocca, Dave Cole, and Rachael Kenney-Reid
