Town Administrator March 16, 2020

COVID-19 Updates

This Saturday, the Mayor issued an emergency declaration establishing eligibility for emergency resources, and allowing for more flexibility to change procedures and implement closures to protect residents and visitors and minimize the spread of the coronavirus.

Next, we enacted closures to Town facilities to allow Town staff to conduct deep cleaning, and create social distancing. Employees continue to answer phone calls, and support Town functions; oftentimes remotely. If you have any questions about a specific Town service, visit www.erieco.gov and search the topic. Many Town services are offered online. A few notes about services:

Access is limited to Town Hall and by appointment only.
The Parks and Recreation Department closed the Community Center, and cancelled classes and activities.
Municipal Court are temporarily closed. For details visit Municipal Courts webpage.
The Erie Police Department continues to provide its normal public safety services, with limited public access at the facility.
The Recycling Center is temporarily closed.
Essential services like public safety, water, wastewater and snow removal are not affected and will continue as usual.
Boards and commissions will hold meetings virtually. Visit the Town Calendar for detailed information.

Town Center Master Plan

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m.

To view the presentation to the Planning Commission visit the Town Center webpage.

Springtime Asphalt Crack Sealing

A Public Works contractor will begin applying crack seal to arterial,collector, and various neighborhood streets beginning March 16, 2020. Work will be performed Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.; weather permitting. For details visit the news and announcements webpage.

Bumps on Countyline and Arapahoe

Storm drainage pipes were installed as part of the Compass development causing a dip at Countyline Road and Arapahoe just north of the intersection in the northbound lane, and a smaller one on the west side of the intersection in the eastbound lane. The Town is monitoring these for continued settling. Public Works will be engaging a geotechnical engineer to determine the cause of settling (i.e. expansive soils, leakage from the pipe, poor compaction, etc.) and then fix them this summer when the temperatures are more favorable for asphalt work.

Small Business Resources COVID-19

Erie’s Economic Development Department is happy to share the resource guide provided by our economic development regional partner, the Northern Colorado Regional Economic Development Initiative (NOCO REDI).

NOCO REDI aims to help small businesses during the recent challenges presented by the COVID-19 virus. Please reach out to Lucas Workman to learn more about available assistance.

Police Department Annual Report

The Erie Police Department has released the 2019 Annual Report. The report celebrates the accomplishments of 2019, gives insights into staffing levels, provides a snapshot of historic crime statistics, and looks ahead to the strategic planning efforts of 2020.

Garden In A Box

Is your yard Spring ready? Plan now, start purchasing in March, pick up and plant in May and June! As an Erie resident you are eligible for $25 off a professionally designed, water smart Garden In A Box, while supplies last! Visit:
www.ResourceCentral.org/Gardens

New! Water Efficiency Rebates

The Town is now offering rebates on the purchase and installation of qualified water efficient fixtures or appliances.

To qualify, residents must meet the requirements and complete the application online!