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• Inside Arvada's Municipal Courts with Judge Kurtz

  Send us a textJudge Kathryn Kurtz discusses Arvada's Municipal Court and the value of balancing community safety with support for the individual.In this episode: Arvada's Municipal Court handles 7,500-8,000 cases yearly including traffic violations, ordinance violations, code enforcement, and animal control issuesA ballot measure is being considered to remove the residency requirement for judgesThe One Small Step Court program offers specialized support for individuals experiencing homelessnessJudge Kurtz shares her judicial philosophy of "own it, fix it, forget it" – encouraging people to take responsibility, make amends, and then move forward with their livesNew and events: Movies Around Town continues Friday, August 8 with Happy Gilmore at Bridgeside ParkVote for your pick for the People's Choice Movie that will air August 29 at Clear Creek Valley ParkHigh Tea for Seniors is Saturday, August 9 from 1-3pm for residents 85 and up, RSVP by July 25Request a visit from Arvada's Police or Fire departments during National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5Final Bulky Item Drop-off Event is Saturday, August 16 from 9am-2pm at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC)Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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• Park and Recreation Month with Steve Gustafson

  Send us a textIn honor of Park and Recreation Month in Arvada, Parks Manager Steve Gustafson joins us to share his lifelong passion for parks maintenance and the complexities of managing the city's vast outdoor spaces.In this episode:Overview of the Arvada Parks Department, which maintains over 200 sites across 4,200 acres with 56 full-time employeesThe collaborative relationship and distinctions between Arvada Parks and Apex Park and Recreation DistrictHow Arvada Parks are funded with half coming from Jefferson County Open Space sales tax and half from the city's general fundThe Jefferson County Property Search tool shows a property's mill levies for special districts such as Apex Major challenges facing the Arvada Parks Department include battling emerald ash borer infestations, rising water costs ($800,000 annually), and transitioning to electric maintenance equipmentArvada Parks' turf conversion program that aims to conserve water, reduce maintenance, and benefit the environmentNews and events: Movies Around Town continues Friday, July 18 with 'Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice' at Michael Northey Park Vote in the People's Choice Movie PollMotorized vehicles such as dirt bikes and ATVs are not allowed in our parks and trails. Visit our trails rules and etiquette tips page for more info The City's Resident Tax Rebate Program is now through Aug. 31Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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• Inside Arvada's City Management with new City Manager Don Wick

  Send us a textDon Wick talks about his 30-year journey of serving the Arvada community, from starting out as an entry-level police officer in 1985 to recently becoming the new city manager. Don explains how all of his previous experience – Police Chief, Public Works Director, and Deputy City Manager – has prepared him to step into his new role leading the city. In this episode:How the city manager is responsible for executing City Council's Strategic PlanHow the Ralston Road Bond Project is an example of executing the City Council Strategic PlanOpportunities and challenges facing the City, including: Homelessness, Affordable Housing, upgrading Utilities Infrastructure, and moreHow the City of Arvada operates within a council-manager form of governmentNews and Events:Arvada's Fourth of July Fireworks Show is Friday, July 4 at Stenger Sports ComplexThe Movies Around Town summer series kicks off Friday, June 27 with a free showing of the film "The Goonies" at Memorial ParkEmerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a destructive insect that is destroying ash trees throughout the City. Learn how you can protect your trees from EABA recording is available of the Arvada Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) community meeting held in MayThe Ralston Creek Trail detour near West Woods Golf Course has been extended to July due to weather delays It's the last chance to take the Water Quality Survey before it closes at the end of JuneVisit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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• Inside Arvada Utilities Projects with Mary Stahl

  Send us a textUtilities Engineering Manager, Mary Stahl discusses some of the public improvement projects happening throughout Arvada to replace aging water and sewer systems. Much of Arvada's underground utilities were installed in the 1960s-70s and now, 50-60 years later, they need to be replaced to maintain public health and prevent service disruptions.In this episode:Sheridan sewer line replacementTennyson sewer line replacementIndiana Street water line projectSierra Vista water line replacementWater treatment plant replacementVisit arvadaco.gov/publicimprovementprojects for a map of current infrastructure projects throughout the city.News & events: 4th of July Fireworks Display at Stenger Sports ComplexAnnual Kids Fishing Contest is Saturday, June 14 at the Arvada-Blunn ReservoirMovies Around Town starts Friday, June 27 at Memorial Park with The GooniesBike to Work Day is Wednesday, June 25 with several stations around ArvadaFall Garden in a Box pre-sale with Resource Central begins Wednesday, June 18Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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• Inside Arvada Summerfest with Adelle Burton

  Send us a textGet ready for the City's new summer kickoff celebration, Arvada Summerfest, with Special Events and Public Arts Manager Adelle Burton. Summerfest is a brand new event sponsored by the Arvada Festivals Commission on Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ralston Park Addition (64th Ave. and Quail St. just north of Arvada West High School). The free event is both family- and pet-friendly. Adelle shares with us what to expect at Summerfest, including a beer garden, free kids activities, a pet swimsuit contest/parade and a lineup of live music that features Mighty Holler, Earl Nelson and the Company, and The Barlow!Participate in Bike Friendly Arvada's community ride before the event, and/or ride your bike to Summerfest and take advantage of Bike Friendly Arvada's free bike valet! The lightning round for this episode features some Arvada festivals trivia! Information for the trivia questions was pulled from two sources: "Arvada Comes of Age: A history of Arvada, Colorado During the Period 1942-1976" and "New Frontiers: A History of Arvada, Colorado 1976-2006" both courtesy of the Arvada Historical Society. News and Events:Fourth of July FireworksMovies Around Town People's Choice Movie PollBulky Item Drop-off Event on June 7Arvada Kids Fishing Contest on June 14Lake Arbor Center and Golf Course Master Plan Community Meeting on May 29The outro song for this episode is courtesy The Barlow, who will be headlining Arvada Summerfest on June 7. The song is titled "Standing Next to Me" and is from their newest album, "High Spirits."Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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