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WEEKLY BRIEFS City of Arvada internal news June 12, 2023 The City team hosted the second Bulky Item Drop-Off Event of 2023 The second Bulky Item Drop-Off Event of the year was Saturday, June 10. The event was a huge success, serving over 1,800 vehicles, filling 85 roll off containers with over 145 tons of items! The third and final event of the year will be August 19 at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC). These events are offered to all Arvada residents as a part of the minimum services of our Waste and Recycling Program. A huge thank you to the more than 50 team members who helped make this event a great success! Learn more about Bulky Item Drop-Off events on the City’s website. The water tower will be illuminated for Father’s Day on June 18 and Juneteenth on June 19 Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that all enslaved people had been set free. This was more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which technically freed enslaved people in Confederate states, but was not enforced in Texas until the arrival of Email your news to ---PAGE BREAK--- Union troops. Juneteenth serves as a communal holiday for all groups of people to come together in unity to celebrate the freedom of Black Americans across the United States. On Monday, June 19, the Olde Town Water Tower will be illuminated red, yellow and green to recognize the federal holiday Juneteenth and all City of Arvada facilities will be closed. We encourage City team members to attend Juneteenth events happening in their communities and around the Denver metro area. One option is to check out the Juneteenth Music Festival happening this weekend in Denver. Way to go to the Denver Nuggets! The Olde Town Water Tower will be illuminated on Thursday, June 15, to coincide with their championship parade. Sign up to participate in a Blood Drive at City Hall on June 29 The Employee Committee is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Thursday, June 29, in the Anne Campbell room at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. If you would like to be a donor, visit the Arvada Blood Drive sign up page to schedule an appointment. If you participate as a donor, you’ll be eligible for a $10K Giveaway! All donors who donate blood in June are automatically entered into a drawing to win 1 of 2 $10,000 prepaid gift cards. The gift card is redeemable by email. *Terms and conditions apply, see official rules at vitalant.org/June2023Giveaway. Learn some outdoor water conservation tips The average single-family home will double their water bill in the summer months with outdoor watering. Watch this video for some tips to help reduce outdoor water use and help save money and water. Email your news to ---PAGE BREAK--- The Arvada Kids Fishing Tournament was a success! The City’s 23rd Annual Arvada Kids Fishing Tournament on June 10, was a TREMENDOUS success! Over 350 kids and hundreds of adults were in attendance. Hosted at the Arvada-Blunn Reservoir (18973 W 66th Ave.), families had a lot of fun and excitement at this event as kids brought their catches to the weigh station. Participants caught, measured, weighed and entered 72 fish into the contest. They could win first, second and third place in four age groups. The City team awarded twelve trophies and gave away over $3,000 in raffle prizes. Watch this new video to learn more about the event! Ranger Program Coordinator Emily Alba stated: “Seeing the cheer and smiles on everyone’s faces made the day absolutely wonderful.” We want to give a shout-out to the Arvada Ranger Program and Parks Department District 3 for their hard work on this event! Now the work begins on next year’s tournament. Start spreading the news and please join us as a volunteer or sponsor. You’ll have a blast! For more information, contact Emily Alba at [PHONE REDACTED] or [EMAIL REDACTED], and visit the City’s website. ArvadaCO.gov update We hope you are all touring ArvadaCO.gov and getting familiar with the changes and the new features. Remember, if you have questions or concerns about the site, or if you have identified anything that needs to be fixed or corrected, please reach out to the Core Team: ● Public Safety: Dave Snelling, [EMAIL REDACTED] and Chase Amos, [EMAIL REDACTED] ● Infrastructure: Katie Patterson, [EMAIL REDACTED] ● Clerk's Office: Kevin Luy, [EMAIL REDACTED] ● CED/AEDA: Liz Johnson, [EMAIL REDACTED] ● VCN: Sean Star, [EMAIL REDACTED] ● OSE: Cindy Javelet, [EMAIL REDACTED] ● Information Technology: Jennifer Valdez, [EMAIL REDACTED] Remember to change your Email Signature by June 30 This is a reminder that you will need to change your email signatures by June 30. If you don't change them, at some point in time, the logo/social media icons images will appear broken. Instructions for changing the email signatures are available on Inside Arvada. If you need assistance, please reach out to Jennifer Valdez at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Email your news to ---PAGE BREAK--- Bike to Work Day is Wednesday, June 28 There are multiple events happening across the Denver metro area to commemorate Bike to Work Day! Breakfast stations, water stations, and party stations will be available for those of you who want to celebrate. View the station map to find a good place to stop on your way to work or home. The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) is continuously updating the map, so make sure you check it out before you head out the door. The City of Arvada will be sponsoring two breakfast stations, one at the intersection of Clear Creek Trail and Ralston Creek Trail (near Gold Strike Park) and the second along Ralston Creek Trail in Memorial Park. There will be Starbucks coffee and Good Times breakfast burritos available from 7 to 9 a.m. The City will also be sponsoring one afternoon water station between 2 and 4 p.m. at Memorial Park. Scrumptious ice cream and water will be available. Do you plan to participate in Bike to Work Day, and are you interested in winning prizes? If so, register to ride at BikeToWorkDay.co. When you sign up, you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win prizes, including a grand prize Tern e-bike valued at $3,699! Participants will be selected at random to win one of these registration prizes: ● Garmin Varia RCT715 Rearview Radar with Camera and Taillight valued at $800 ● Handle Stash Shock-Absorbing Cup Holder valued at $180 ● Arclight Pedals with Multi-Mount and Light valued at $140 ● Pro Tune-Up from Mike’s Bikes valued at $300 ● 60-minute massage from LoDo Massage Studio valued at $95 If you have any questions about the event or stations, please contact Transportation Planner Kellee Van Bruggen at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Volunteer to be a Neighborhood Leader Last week, the Neighborhood Leader Network meeting convened at the Apex Recreation Center for a quarterly meeting. Representatives from more than 10 neighborhoods shared ideas and resources as they planned their summer and fall gatherings. As we work to expand the reach of our Neighbors Connected Program and the Neighborhood Leader Network, we have identified neighborhoods in need of leaders. Neighborhood Leaders serve as voluntary facilitators of gatherings and information sharing in their immediate neighborhood. Neighborhoods which do not currently have an active leader registered in our database can be found at Neighborhood Leader Openings. If you live in one of these neighborhoods and want to volunteer as a Neighborhood Leader, or would like to recommend a leader, please contact Brady Portferfield-Finn at [EMAIL REDACTED] or [PHONE REDACTED]. Email your news to ---PAGE BREAK--- June is National Safety Month June is U.S. National Safety Month, when people focus on how they can keep their environment safe and free from danger. This week we will focus on Heat-related Illness. ● Heat-Related Illness Exposure to heat can cause illness and death. The most serious heat illness is heat stroke. Other heat illnesses, such as heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat rash, should also be avoided. The human body is normally able to regulate its temperature through sweating, until it is exposed to more heat than it can handle. In 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported 201 people died and 67 were injured in the U.S. from weather related excessive heat. Risk Factors for Heat Illness: ○ High Temperature and humidity, direct sun exposure, and no breeze or wind ○ Heavy, physical labor ○ No recent exposure to hot workplaces ○ Low liquid intake ○ Waterproof clothing If your job requires you to work outside in hot weather—or if you are expecting to be outside in hot weather for any extended amount of time, ensure you take precautions to minimize the risk of heat-related illnesses. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends: Working shorter shifts until workers have adjusted to the heat ● Staying hydrated and drinking before you get thirsty ● Watching out for co-workers exhibiting signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke ● Taking time to rest and incorporate periodic breaks to cool down ● Wearing loose, lightweight, light colored clothing and a hat ● Drinking fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty—avoid alcohol and caffeine ● Wearing sunscreen; sunburn affects the body’s ability to cool itself ● Pace yourself when you run or otherwise exert your body Heat-related illnesses can be further broken down by degree of severity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an infographic of the certain types of heat-related illnesses, signs and and what to do. In the event that a person is not alert or seems confused, this may be an indication of heat stroke. Call 911 IMMEDIATELY and apply ice as soon as possible. Email your news to ---PAGE BREAK--- Organizational Service Effectiveness Work System Fidelity phone appointments on June 20 and 21 Sam Casad from Fidelity will be holding 30 minute phone appointments this month on Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21. Any participant from ANY of our City retirement plans can sign up for one of these appointments. All appointments are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Please use the links below to access sign up sheets for these appointments. Each link has several 30 minute appointment times you can reserve. When signing up, please provide your name and a phone number for Sam to call you. On the sign up sheet, you will also see 5 additional alternate spots listed as well. These alternates will only be contacted if Sam has extra time during the day, or if he cannot reach someone who had signed up. He will call those people in the order they are signed up. Tuesday, June 20 Phone Appointments Wednesday, June 21 Phone Appointments If you are unable to get a phone appointment, you can also speak to a Fidelity rep by phone by calling customer service at 1-[PHONE REDACTED], or by accessing the numerous financial resources available by logging into your account through Fidelity NetBenefits. Here’s how to view City of Arvada job postings All City of Arvada job opportunities are posted on our job link. Arvada University Update Register in advance on the Arvada University Learning Calendar. Contact Noelle Oberg ([EMAIL REDACTED]) with questions. Session/topic Date Time and/or resource link Type of Training Project Management, COA Way! June 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. Email [EMAIL REDACTED] Virtual 7 Habits of Highly Effective People June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register here In-person Email your news to ---PAGE BREAK--- Communication Skills: Our Community Listens Aug. 8-10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day Email [EMAIL REDACTED] 3 days In-person Government Center, Brighton Conscious Communication Aug. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Email [EMAIL REDACTED] In-person Government Center, Brighton Employee Committee Corner Parks team compliments the Employee Committee on planning a zero waste event When the Employee Committee members were planning the Employee Appreciation BBQ on June 7, 2023, they decided to make the gathering a zero waste event. The event planning sub-committee hired the company Scraps, on the recommendation of Special Events Coordinator Adelle Burton, to make this vision a reality. Scraps staff provided the team with information about which brands were acceptable for compostable and recyclable goods. After receiving these recommendations, the committee ordered the paper products and utensils from World Centric and we reached out to Ball Aluminum about a donation for the cups. Ball agreed to donate the cups to our event. Thanks to the Employee Committee’s commitment and hard work to make the BBQ a zero waste event, they made a great impact on the City’s Parks team. Here are some comments from the Parks team about the event: “Thank you for making the Employee Appreciation BBQ a zero waste event. This is the first time that the Parks Department could enjoy the event and not have to worry about emptying the trash cans. That may seem like a small gesture to the committee but it spoke volumes to our Team. With gratitude, Steve Gustafson.” “When you have time please send a thank you to the Employee Committee for making the Employee BBQ a zero waste event. Sure was nice not having to change trash barrels after an event. Thanks.” - Jason Garner “Would like to thank everyone for the wonderful and successful barbecue you put on. The parks team is very thankful for your team cleaning up after the event. Thanks once again.” - Darrell Linders “Thank you for the wonderful event on Wednesday. Not having to clean up after the event was really nice.” - Christopher Young. Thank you to the Employee Committee, Adelle, Scraps team members and everyone who contributed to planning a fantastic event that all City team members could enjoy! Email your news to ---PAGE BREAK--- About the Employee Committee Employee Committee representatives meet in order to plan and coordinate events as well as collect departmental updates to bring back to their respective teams. Check out the links below to see who your representative is, view the upcoming list of potential City events and browse Employee Committee meeting minutes: ● Find My Rep! ● 2023 Events Schedule* *Please note: this is a working document and all events are subject to change. ● Meeting Minutes - May Please contact your Employee Committee at [EMAIL REDACTED] if you have questions. Infrastructure Work System We’ve moved… back in! The Public Works area of the second floor of City Hall got a remodel. This meant that for the last several months many team members were working at other facilities or from home, including many of our new team members. The Public Works team would like to invite all of our City team members to stop by and check out the remodeled space, enjoy some snacks and swag, talk with team members about the projects they are working on, and welcome new team members to the City. Join us on Wednesday, June 28 between 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall! Meyers Pool Groundbreaking Ceremony on June 20 As a reminder, City team members are invited to join the City project team as well as partners from Jeffco Schools and Apex for a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the kick-off of construction for the new facility. The event will be held in the parking lot of the current facility at 7900 Carr Drive on Tuesday, June 20, at 4 pm. Learn more on the Meyers Pool project page. Email your news to ---PAGE BREAK--- Community and Economic Development Work System AEDA Instrumental in the development and passing of helpful legislation Last Wednesday, Colorado House Bill 23-1189, a tax credit for businesses to contribute to home down payment savings for employees, was signed into law by Governor Polis. Daniel Ryley, Executive Director of AEDA, was integral in the drafting, introduction, and ultimate passing of the bill, which was inspired by AEDA retention visits to Arvada businesses. The idea of an employer investment into home ownership as means to recruit and retain talent was born out of conversations with Arvada business owners struggling to compete for workers in the Denver metro area. Daniel attended the bill signing ceremony where AEDA and the City of Arvada received recognition from bill sponsors Representative Shannon Bird and Senator Rachel Zenzinger. Photo Courtesy of Daniela Campbell/Gov. Office. Vibrant Community & Neighborhoods Work System Movies Around Town kicks off with “Field of Dreams” The Arvada Festivals Commission Movies Around Town summer-long series begins with a showing of Field of Dreams on Friday, June 16 at Wood Run Park (8255 Hoyt Way). Live music by Sarah Adams and Chad Irish starts around 7:30 PM. This is a free event! Please note that pets, barbecues, fires, smoking/vaping and alcohol are not permitted. For more information, visit the Arvada Festivals Commission website. Arvada on Tap returns next week, Saturday, June 24! Get your tickets for this fundraiser put on by the Arvada Festivals Commission and their community partners: Arvada-Jefferson Kiwanis, Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club, and Arvada Vitality Alliance. Guests will enjoy live music by ATOMGA and Intergalactic Peace Jelly, unlimited beer tastings, samples from the Amateur BBQ Competition, and more! Save some money and get your tickets today! Visit arvadaontap.com for more information. Email your news to ---PAGE BREAK--- Become a trained monarch monitor Have milkweed? Then you could help with conservation research by becoming a trained monarch monitor! Training is available at the Majestic View Nature Center Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (snacks provided). The cost is free but registration is required online. Email your news to