2022 Erie Police Department Annual Report

The Erie Police Department Annual Report celebrates accomplishments, captures the crime statistics, and shares other relevant and note-worthy information of the year. View the recently released Annual Report at www.erieco.gov/PDAnnualReport.

Entering March Also Means Entering Mud Season

As the days gets longer and the temperature creeps up, we will see a demand for more usage on the Singletrack Trails at Sunset Park – we urge users to keep up with Trail Closure Alerts to ensure everyone has the latest information about trail conditions. Even following a few days of warm, dry conditions, not all parts of the trails are suitable for riding. Staff will enact closures if the following criteria are met: wet/muddy conditions present, snowy/icy conditions present, maintenance operations are scheduled, and/or a Town-permitted special event is scheduled. 

The same characteristics that make for a fun ride also pose several challenges that can cause or prolong trail closures including soil type, slope, and sun exposure. Ignoring closures will prolong the length of time necessary for the closure and those caught violating closures will be subject to fines. Please help do your part, respect this resource, and have patience until the trails are safe to open! Visit www.erieco.gov/Singletrack to sign up for alerts and learn more.

Town of Erie Monitoring Ongoing Remediation Efforts from KP Kauffman

KP Kauffman, an oil and gas developer with 25 well sites in Erie has been ordered by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) to clean certain production sites. Seven of those sites requiring remediation are within Erie jurisdiction. The COGCC first issued an order Feb. 15, 2023 re-imposing a $1.9 million fine on oil and gas operator KP Kauffman (KPK), suspended its ability to sell product, and required the company to clean its production sites. The company was given 30 days to pay the nearly $2 million penalty that had been previously suspended. Furthermore, if remediation isn’t done for the sites covered by the compliance plan in six months, and the fine is not paid, the company could lose its right to do business in Colorado.

On Feb. 27, 2023, KPK requested more time to plan the shut in of wells while they continue to sell oil and gas to finance remediation. The motion for reconsideration was denied by the Commission. Video of the Feb. 27 hearing is available for viewing here.

Whether the KPK wells in Erie will be decommissioned by the operator or by the State of Colorado Orphaned Well Program remains to be seen. Also of unknown fate at this time are the ongoing KPK spill remediation projects in Erie. Town staff is monitoring the progress of this situation closely, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Visit www.eriego.gov/oilandgas for more information. 

US 287 Safety Study and Engagement

The Town of Erie has joined with multiple partners to improve safety and mobility along the US 287 corridor. Residents can participate in a self-guided virtual public meeting now through March 19 at www.boco.org/287VirtualOpenHouse. During the virtual meeting, participants can learn about the corridor's background and current conditions, share safety concerns and mobility needs, and provide input to the project team. The study area covers the US 287 highway corridor through Boulder County and the City & County of Broomfield to West Midway Boulevard.

This is a collaborative effort with Boulder County, City of Longmont, Town of Erie, City of Lafayette, City & County of Broomfield, and other regional agency partners, including the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Denver Regional Council of Government (DRCOG). Technical assistance is provided by Consor Engineers and CDR Associates, as well as Commuting Solutions.

The study will identify areas where crashes occur frequently, recognize different types of crashes and strategies to mitigate them, recommend data-driven solutions, and develop safety improvement concepts, including design of median barrier to prevent crashes in the rural areas. The study will also include planning for a future US 287 commuter bike path along the corridor from Longmont to Broomfield.

Town of Erie is Hiring

As the Town continues to grow, we have several openings and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Keep checking the Town of Erie job board for Erie’s latest openings, which currently include:

• Camp Erie Openings:
  • Camp Director
  • Camp Lead
  • Camp Aide
• Business Services Coordinator – Parks & Recreation
• Police Officer - Certified

Cone Zones

Each week we list the projects that may have the biggest impact on traffic flow for that week. As always, please sign up for alerts to get more details about these projects and many others. More information and details for how to sign up are at www.erieco.gov/ConeZone. 

• Traffic Lights at WCR 7 & Erie Parkway – The illumination of the newly installed traffic lights at the intersection of WCR 7 and Erie Parkway has been delayed until March 13-14 – and will still be dependent on weather. The current static 4-way stop signs will continue to flash red for 1 - 2 days after the traffic lights are activated to encourage more caution with the new transition. Stop signs will then be removed during low-traffic periods by the Town.

Road work is weather-dependent, and timelines may shift. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians should always be aware and use caution when in and around work zones. Whenever possible, please avoid the construction areas.