Hello Superior -

The South Pool has been a beloved community amenity for more than 20 years, serving families, kids, and swimmers throughout the summer. Built in 2000, the facility is aging and increasingly experiencing downtime due to repairs. A full renovation is now recommended to address long-term safety, accessibility, and operational needs.

Last fall, the Town selected Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture (BRS) to design the South Pool renovation and Town Council has now approved a new pool concept that adds approximately 1,000 square feet of water and expands the range of amenities. The updated design includes three lap lanes, a larger zero-depth entry area with new play features, a current channel for fitness and relaxation, a splash pad, shaded party areas, an amazing water slide, and other family-friendly features.

The project will also replace outdated mechanical and sanitation systems, improve energy efficiency, and modernize the bathhouse with new locker rooms, a family changing area, updated finishes, and code-compliant, energy-saving fixtures.

Design work is underway and expected to be completed by late March. The project will be advertised for construction bids in April, with Town Council expected to consider a construction contract in May. Construction is planned during the 2026–2027 pool off-season to minimize impacts to summer programming.

The estimated total project cost is approximately $5.8 million. This investment, alongside the North Pool renovation, is made possible by the sales tax voters approved last November to support parks, pools, and roads.

We’ll continue to share updates as the South Pool renovation moves forward.

Respectfully,
Mayor Mark Lacis

We are excited to announce that the Town of Superior's Planning and Building Department, with assistance from a consultant team at Cushing Terrell, will present the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan to the Town Council in February.

This step concludes a process to update the Town's Comprehensive Plan that has spanned more than a year. This guiding document serves as a framework for decision-makers and residents, outlining a vision for the Town's future.

We invite the community to review the Comprehensive Plan Draft and make plans to attend the following meetings at Superior Town Hall (124 E. Coal Creek Drive) to share comments and feedback:

• Planning Commission: Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. (request for recommendation)
• Town Council: Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. (introduction and presentation)
• Town Council: Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. (request for action)

Residents who are unable to attend in person or virtually on the evenings of these meetings can write to the Council at TownCouncil@SuperiorColorado.gov in advance of the hearings.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and this year, the Superior Youth Leadership Council is here to help you celebrate without a sitter!

At Parent's Night Out, a free night of entertainment awaits children in grades 1-6 at Eldorado PK-8 School (3351 S. Indiana St.).

Arts and crafts, games, sports, pizza, and more will be available on Feb. 14, 6:30 to 9 p.m. while you relax and take the night off. Space is limited and registration for Parent's Night Out is required.

"Porcelain War"
Friday, Feb. 27 | 6 p.m.
Superior Civic Space
2250 Main St., Suite 1001
Language: Ukranian with English captions
Runtime: 87 minutes
Rated: NR

Winner of the 2024 Sundance Grand Jury Prize: U.S. Documentary, "Porcelain War" is a stunning tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, embodying the enduring hope and passion of ordinary people living through extraordinary circumstances. As war ravages their homeland, three artists choose to stay in their native Ukraine, armed with their art, their cameras, and for the first time in their lives, their guns.

Join fellow residents and Superior Town Council members for First Fridays Coffee on Friday, Feb. 6 from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road).

First Fridays is an excellent opportunity to connect with your community and discuss the issues that impact our town. Enjoy delicious coffee and pastries while sharing your questions, concerns, and uplifting news!

Ready to travel back in time without leaving town? Two historic sites in Superior will open their doors on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visit the Asti Park Historical Museum (110 W. Maple St.) to learn about the community’s mining heritage, life in the mine camp houses, and a small area dedicated to Marshall Fire objects and photographs.

Then walk over to the Grasso Park Interim Historical Museum (122 E. William St.) to explore Superior’s agricultural roots through photographs, objects and artifacts.

Members of the Historical Commission will be on hand to share stories and answer questions. Don’t miss this chance to connect with Superior’s history firsthand!

Is volunteering and serving your community a goal for you in the new year? Consider joining a Town of Superior Advisory Committee!

Advisory committees are an excellent way to share your talents with the Town, brainstorm ideas for change with your neighbors, and make a positive impact in the place you live.

Current openings are:

• Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability: Three Openings
• Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee: Three Openings
• Open Space Advisory Committee: One Opening
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: Three Openings
• Planning Commission: One Opening
• Superior Youth Leadership Council: One Opening

Interested? Learn more and apply today by visiting the Town of Superior Advisory Committees webpage or reach out to Mikaela Gregg by email or by phone at 303-499-3675, ext.128.

The Superior Town Council is set to approve the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (WUI Code) this month.

A Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) is a geographically defined area where human development, such as homes and infrastructure, meets or intermingles with undeveloped wildland vegetation. It is a critical area for wildfire risk.

Some parcels exist in the Town of Superior WUI designation, and residents are encouraged to search their address on the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Map and note if their parcel is yellow or orange or a combination.

If your parcel on the map is identified as yellow or orange or a combination in the WUI zone, new standards will apply to your construction project. If your parcel does not fall into the WUI zone, the Town still encourages you to create defensible space around your home.

WUI code applies to:

• New construction of residential and commercial structures and defensible space around them
• Significant repairs/alterations
• Over 500 sq. ft. increased footprint of a structure
• Over 25% of an exterior of a structure affected

WUI code does not apply to:

• Interior alterations of any existing structure
• 35+ acre parcels with only one residential structure
• Exterior painting, staining and similar routine maintenance work

Learn more about the WUI Code on the Town website.

On Jan. 15, 2026, the Community Foundation Boulder County, in partnership with Impact Development Fund, announced a transition in Marshall Fire recovery assistance programs.

Beginning Feb. 1, 2026, previously separate recovery programs of the Boulder County Wildfire Fund — including Unmet Needs, Housing Support and Rebuild Grant programs — will be consolidated into a single, streamlined Recovery Support Program.

Find out more about the Recovery Support Program and apply on the Town website.

Join us on Feb. 6 for Arts Night Superior, an inspiring night of creativity and community in Downtown Superior!

Visit the newly relocated Arts Off Center art gallery before stopping into the Superior Civic Space for live music and entertainment.

Grab food and non-alcoholic beverages from local Downtown Superior businesses to bring with you or enjoy while you stroll Main Street for an evening of the arts!

In honor of the Lunar New Year, during the event at the Civic Space, the Town will be offering special fun in celebration.

Starting at 5:30 p.m., you can stop by for:

• A Chinese “Hulusi” performance by students at Bohua Chinese School in Boulder
• A Lions Dance performance by Shao Lin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association
• Special craft projects, food, and beverages

For more information or questions, contact Arts Off Center.

Arts Night Superior: Hosted by Arts Off Center
Friday, Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Arts Off Center & Superior Civic Space
2245 Main St., Unit 4 | 2250 Main St., Unit 1001

It's never too early to start planning out your summer fun! The Town has coordinated an exciting lineup of youth campsto keep kids' minds and bodies engaged while school is out of session.

Summer camp registration is officially open! Secure your spot andensure an unforgettable summer for your youngsters. Check out the full summer camp lineup and sign up now.

We are excited to share that the Superior Community Center is undergoing a facility improvement to better serve our residents!

The community center has officially outgrown our original, smaller front desk and is currently transitioning into a brand-new, expanded reception area.

This project is expected to be fully wrapped up in March, and we look forward to welcoming you to the upgraded space soon!

If you need a quiet place to get some work done during this time, check out the Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St., Suite 1001) for ample seating, free Wi-Fi, and easy access to local shops!

Construction on the Coyote Ridge Parking and Trailhead project is set to begin in February.

The project, located off Highway 128 east of Indiana Street, includes the construction of an asphalt access point, a crushed asphalt parking lot, wire fencing, farm gates, and a crusher fine trail that will connect with the existing St. Francis Trail.

You can find more information and keep up-to-date on this project by visiting the Town Projects page.

The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) team is responsible for all of the Town-sponsored events and activities you know and love!

Stay up-to-date by subscribing to the monthly PROS Newsletter.When prompted to choose which types of information to receive, check any relevant topics under "Parks, Recreation & Open Space."

Read the latest Parks, Recreation and Open Space Newsletter to catch up on what's going on around you.It's a great way to stay informed about everything happening in our community!

The Town is excited to announce the Superior Business Board is up and active in the Superior Civic Space in Downtown Superior.

The purpose of the Business Board is to support the Superior business community by providing a space to post sales, events, new business announcements, and more for community members and Superior visitors to see.

If businesses want to advertise on the Business Board, please feel free to add promotional information after checking in with the front desk at the Civic Space. The board policies are posted on the Business Board.

Celebrating the season of love this February? Look no further than celebrating locally here in Superior! Start with grabbing some chocolates, teddy bears, flowers, and jewelry before enjoying a romantic dinner and ending the night with a sweet treat.

Shopping locally shows love to your Town, your community, and your neighbors.

We look forward to your next visit in Downtown Superior!

If you are shopping, dining, or just enjoying a stroll along Main Street, free parking is provided at multiple locations including on-street parking and parking garages (on-street limits vary from 2 hours on Main Street to 3 hours on adjacent streets).

Please be sure to read the posted signs or refer to the Downtown Superior parking map on the Town website.

February means it’s time to sign up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program! A CSA is a direct relationship between farmers and community members who pay a membership fee for that season to help cover the farm’s production costs. In return for being a member, subscribers receive “shares” of the farm’s production during the season.

Check out the Boulder County Farmers Market’s local CSA guide for a list of some farms in the area that offer CSAs. Reach out to each individual farm to learn more about their CSA. You can also attend a CSA Fair to learn more about the farms, their different shares available, and the best fit for your household:

Slow Food Boulder County is hosting three Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fairs:

• Niwot Fair on Sunday, Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. RSVP for the Niwot CSA Fair.
• Celebrate National CSA Day by attending the Boulder Fair on Friday, Feb. 27, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. RSVP for the Boulder CSA Fair.
• Attend the Lafayette Fair on Sunday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. RSVP for the Lafayette CSA Fair.

If you want to learn more about the Town's sustainability efforts, check out the monthly Sustainability Newsletter.

Read the latest edition and subscribe to receive the monthly newsletter in your inbox. Make sure to select the "Sustainability Monthly Newsletter" when prompted to choose the information topics you're interested in.

Design is ongoing for many of the capital projects made possible by the 2024 voter-approved sales tax and bond.

These projects include the Rock Creek Parkway reconstruction from Indiana Street to Coalton Road, North and South Pool renovations, and the Indiana Street reconstruction from Torreys Peak Drive to McCaslin Boulevard.

Additionally, the construction contract for the Community Park Playground Improvements project has been approved, with construction set to begin in early spring.

Stay informed by visiting the Town Projects page.

The Town of Superior receives most of its raw, untreated water from snow melt in the Upper Colorado River Basin as part of Northern Water's Big Thompson Project.

Northern Water has been working on the Chimney Hollow Reservoir project since 2021. Once complete, this project will help firm up water rights for several municipalities that rely on raw water from Northern Water, including Superior.

In 2023, a significant rain event prompted Northern Water to conduct emergency discharges from the cofferdam at Chimney Hollow Reservoir, located just west of Carter Lake in Larimer County. As required by environmental regulations, additional water quality testing was performed on the discharged water. These tests revealed elevated levels of uranium.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates uranium and has set the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) at 30 micrograms per liter (µg/L), or 30 parts per billion.

Please note: Northern Water is committed to reducing uranium levels below the EPA's MCL before releasing water from the reservoir. No water will be delivered from Chimney Hollow Reservoir until all assessments are complete, and filling is on hold while they develop a mitigation plan.

Find out more about this project on the Town website or in this Frequently Asked Questions document from Northern Water.

Congratulations to Jane from Superior for winning first place in the ninth to twelfth grade division of the 2025 Boulder St. Vrain Watershed Art Contest!

Make plans to stop by the Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St., Suite 1001) anytime in February to experience the beautiful winning artwork in person.

There will be a table display with the contest winners as well as additional information about the Keep It Clean Partnership and handouts with information about how to protect water quality in our watershed.

Join the Superior Chamber of Commerce from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St., Suite 1001) for the 2026 State of the Chamber & Annual Member Meeting.

This significant event celebrates the successes of the past year and looks forward to the promising opportunities ahead.

To kick off the event, there will be a networking session. Executive Director Renee Alaniz will lead participants through the 2025 Annual Report and reveal essential highlights from the Superior Chamber’s 2026 Program of Work.

Registration for the State of the Chamber is required, and lunch will be served.

If you're a Town of Superior resident with a child entering kindergarten next year, now is the time to enroll in your neighborhood school!

Kindergarten enrollment is now open! Secure your child's spot and help our local schools plan for another great year of learning and community.

Enroll today on the Boulder Valley School District website.

Need more information? Check out this flyer from Monarch PK-8 or visit the Superior Elementary and/or Eldorado PK-8 websites.

It’s almost time to bundle up for Winter Bike to Work Day! Join Way to Go and thousands of bike commuters on Friday, Feb. 13 and skip a ride in your car for a ride on two wheels instead.

Pledge to ride at BikeToWorkDay.co, then on Feb. 13, swap your car for a bike to get to work, run errands, visit Winter Bike to Work Day stations or beat the school drop-off line. When you pledge, you’ll be entered to win a weekly prize giveaway of a $100 cash card!

It's time for the next SuperiHER Women's Business Group meeting, a fun and energetic networking event!

Join the Superior Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at InBank (500 Discovery Pkwy #375) to connect with fellow women in the community, share ideas, explore partnerships, and collaborate on new opportunities.

Whether you're looking to expand your network or gain valuable insights, this is a fantastic chance to meet like-minded women in business.

The Feb. 12 meeting features brand strategist and small business advisor Suzi Bahnsen. Bahnsen will lead Scaling Your Business for Women, a practical session to help you grow your business with clarity and confidence in 2026.

Registration for the SuperiHER Women's Business Group is required.

Dental Smiles Storytime
Feb. 1 from 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Louisville Public Library Meeting Room (951 Spruce St.)

Join us for a fun, dental-themed storytime filled with engaging read-alouds and a hands-on activity! Children will learn healthy brushing tips and simple ways to care for their smiles while enjoying an interactive afternoon together. This program is great for ages 2-12, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Seed Swap
Feb. 7 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Louisville Public Library Meeting Room (951 Spruce St.)

Bring your homegrown seeds and unopened packets of store-bought seeds, and join us in a seed swap. Drop in and connect with other gardeners in the community to learn a little about seed planting and exchange ideas. Seed swapping encourages biodiversity in our palnts and is a good way to connect with other gardeners. This is a drop-in event; no registration required.

Friday Afternoon Club: An Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition with Bridget Bacon (former Louisville Historical Museum Services Supervisor)
Feb. 13 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Louisville Public Library Meeting Room (951 Spruce St.)

In this presentation, you will get an overview of Ancestry Library Edition, which is a genealogy-focused database that the Louisville Public Library provides (access is limited to inside the Library only). Find out how to locate Ancestry from the Library's website, and what the Library edition of Ancestry will be useful for. Come away understanding how this free resource can help you start or expand your own genealogy research.Please register for Friday Afternoon Club.

Active Minds: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Feb. 19 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Virtual Program

Established in 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency within the UN with a mission of promoting peace through education. As part of that mission, UNESCO oversees the selection and legal protection of World Heritage Sites. Join Active Minds as we trace the origin and extension of World Heritage Sites and take a tour of a few highlights.Registration for Active Minds is required.

Understanding AI with data scientist Amy Burkhardt
Feb. 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Louisville Public Library Meeting Room (951 Spruce St.)

Data scientist Amy Burkhardt will discuss the basics of how artificial intelligence works (like ChatGPT), and then she will lead an interactive language model exploration to illustrate the concepts covered.Please register for the Understanding AI program.

Tween Club: Sew a Dream Pillow
Feb. 26 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Louisville Public Library Meeting Room (951 Spruce St.)

Tween Club meets after school on the last Thursday of the month. Come hang out with friends, make cool crafts, play games, or learn something new. In February, learn about aromatherapy and sew a dream pillow!Register now for this free Tween Clubfor grades 3-5.

Join Coal Creek Meals on Wheels on Feb. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Acreage by Stem Ciders (1380 Horizon Ave.) for an intimate evening of connection, conversation, and community impact at Shared Plate – Shared Purpose.

Your presence helps strengthen the mission of Coal Creek Meals on Wheels by providing essential meals and companionship to homebound neighbors.

Come raise a glass, share a plate, and support a purpose that nourishes our community.

Learn more and buy tickets for Shared Plate - Shared Purpose.

Keeping up-to-date on Town activities and events has never been easier! Find below several great ways to stay informed or request information:

• Manage your email or text subscriptions
• Email the Town
• Email the Town Council
• Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky
• Check out our YouTube Channel
• Tune in to Cable Channel 8 for live meeting broadcasts
• Chime in on our latest outreach efforts with Shape Superior
• Submit non-emergency issues to Superior Click and Fix

Black History Month
Celebrated all February

Black History Month is an annual observance recognizing the signfiicant contributions, achievements, and central role of African Americans and the broader Black experience in American history, culture, and society.

Learn more about the origins of Black History Month from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History

Presidents Day
Monday, Feb. 16

Superior Town Offices will be closed in observance of Presidents Day. The Superior Community Center and the Superior Civic Space will be open.

You can read about the history of the federal holiday onthe National Archives website.