Town Administrator September 8, 2020

Utility Rate Presentation
On Tuesday, September 15, Raftelis, a contracted consultant, will present the results of their recent utility rate study (water, wastewater and storm drainage) for 2021-2025 during the Board of Trustees’ Study Session. Raftelis will explain their proposed changes to Erie’s rate structure of water and wastewater charges paid by consumers. To discover more about the proposed changes, view the agenda, and watch the meeting here.

Business Recovery Program

The Town of Erie is allocating Federal CARES Fund dollars for this local program to support businesses that demonstrate financial stress or disrupted operations due to the public health crisis. The goal is to help businesses that are trying to reopen and/or modify their business plans or facilities to serve customers in a safe way. Upstate Colorado, on behalf of the Town of Erie, is administering the Business Recovery Program through the Weld County websites (Boulder businesses in Erie are eligible). Visit the Business Recovery Program webpage for qualifications and guidelines, FAQs, and how to apply. Applications are due September 30.

Signal Installation at I-25 & Erie Pkwy

The Colorado Department of Transportation have begun work to signalize the on and off ramps at the I-25 and Erie Parkway interchange. Motorists are urged to obey speed reductions and watch for construction personnel and equipment. Lane closures and lane shifts are expected in the intersections through September 11 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit the I-25 Erie Parkway Project website.

County Road 7 Traffic Advisory

Portions of County Road 7 will be closed between State Highway 52 and County Road 6 Friday, September 4 – Friday, September 18 (weekends and Holidays excluded), for asphalt milling and overlay. The roadway is still accessible with one lane of travel. View the traffic advisory NotifyMe message. To receive text and email alerts about traffic advisories subscribe to NotifyMe.

Reminder: Sept. 10 'How to be Inclusive' Community Conversation

In communities across America and beyond, important conversations, events, and demonstrations are taking place calling for social justice and equity. With this same goal, on September 10, the Board of Trustees will host an interactive webinar with LaTonya J. Pegues, known as “The Unconscious Bias Trainer”. In this open-to-the-public forum, Mrs. Pegues will discuss strategies and best practices on ‘How to be Inclusive’. At the conclusion of the structured training a Community Conversation will follow with the opportunity to discuss issues and ask questions. The training will be held virtually, beginning at 6 p.m., on Thursday, September 10. The link to join will be posted on September 10 to the Community Conversation webpage.

Coal Creek Disc Golf

Crews from Coyote Ridge Construction will begin installing the culvert crossing, tee pads, and pin locations to the Coal Creek Disc Golf course the week of September 7. Later this month, Parks Division Staff will begin clearing the area for the new trail head and course map kiosk. Staff is currently coordinating volunteer efforts for this work including assembling the disc golf baskets.

Commercial Real Estate Industry - Boulder County

To understand the impacts of COVID-19 on our regional economy and specific industries, Boulder County chambers and economic development agencies are convening a series of input sessions throughout Boulder County. Your input will provide crucial data as we work with regional partners to develop and implement economic recovery plans for Boulder County. The upcoming session is geared towards the Commercial Real Estate Industry. Join the conversation on September 14 at 12:00 p.m. For more information contact the Boulder Chamber.

Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management

Hazardous Waste

Did you know that all Erie residents, even those on the Weld County side, can use Boulder County’s Hazardous Materials Management Facility for free to properly dispose of things like paint, motor oil, pesticides, batteries, and more? Clearing out your home of these materials will help keep you and your family safe from harmful toxins that are contained in many automotive, lawn and garden, and everyday household products. Schedule an appointment today!

Boneyard Dog Park

Open Space staff completed a number of items during the dog park maintenance day. They removed the hill features which hindered seed establishment, graded, and then seeded the dog park. Crews also string trimmed the fence line and treated weeds in the crusher fine trails. This, and ongoing maintenance ensures the Boneyard remains one of the top-rated dog parks in the area (#1 according to the latest Yelp—perhaps in this case it should be “Bark” rankings)!