|
Jan. 12
During Monday’s Town Council meeting, the Council: heard a presentation regarding the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code; received project updates regarding the Rock Creek Parkway 2026 Reconstruction Project and the South Pool Project; made proclamations for Kindness Week and Radon Action Month; approved a resolution establishing a designated public place for posting of meeting notices; approved 2026 work plans for the Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability, Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee, Superior Historical Commission, and Superior Youth Leadership Council; approved a construction contract with Prestige Aquatics for the South Pool filter replacement; approved the South Pool Design contract change order; approved a resolution for a 2026 insurance policy with The Travelers Company, Inc.; approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Safety National Disaster Mitigation Enterprise for the 2025 NDME-funded local match; and heard a presentation and held a discussion regarding a concept plan for the Zaharias property.
Jan. 14
During the Jan. 14, 2026, Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) meeting, Todd Gleeson was elected OSAC Chair. Rita Trainor was elected Vice Chair. Additionally, Gordon Sims was selected to be the committee’s liaison with Louisville’s Open Space Advisory Board. The Open Space Management Plan is approaching completion and will be published accordingly. Construction of the Coyote Ridge parking lot, along highway 128 will begin soon. OSAC is researching various brands for purchase of trail counters to place on Coyote Ridge. These devices will provide data points about trail usage so the town can pursue grants for trail maintenance. OSAC will launch an effort in 2026 to develop a town Wildlife Management Plan. The Goats are still in town! They’re currently near Autrey Park and will relocate to Vista Corridor sometime in February. OSAC is beginning to plan the town’s Migratory Bird Day, May 9 at Purple Park, 9 a.m.-noon. Also, plans are underway for National Trails Day, June 6 at the Coalton Trailhead 9 a.m.-noon. Finally, the Raptor Monitoring Program is hosting an educational seminar on Jan. 24, at the Superior Community Center, 10 a.m.-noon.
Jan. 16
The Superior Historic Commission elected officers for 2026. They are Dalton Valette and Larry Dorsey Co-Chairs, Karen Waligorski, Vice Chair, Mary Cartwright and Susan Stanish, Co-Secretaries. The Commissioners then covered numerous other topics such as planning the open dates for the Superior Cemetery, plans for displaying exhibits, the Spring Program, Spring Walking Tour and more. They then approved sending some members to the Colorado Preservation Inc., annual convention in February.
|