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TALK OF THE TOWN
January 2020
Put Your Christmas Tree to Work
WHAT'S INSIDE
Christmas tree recycling 2 | Pine Curve Property Status
3 | Living with Deer in Parker
The Town of Parker will host its Please drop off during park hours
annual Christmas Tree Recycling only, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and do not 3 | 2020 Census Hiring
Program from Dec. 26, 2019 through illegally dump any other items at the 4 | Parker Arts Update
Jan. 20, 2020. This year's drop-off site drop-off location. 5 | Parks and Recreation Update
will again be the west paved Salisbury
6 | Police Chief David King Retires
Park ballfields parking lot, at The trees collected by the program
7 | Town Long-Range Planning
11920 Motsenbocker Road. will be chipped into mulch, which
is available at the same site at no 7 | Celebrate the State of the Town
The drop-off is available solely for charge to residents. Please call the
Parker residents to recycle their Forestry Division at 303.805.3244
Christmas trees. Additional yard
waste and tree branches are not
to schedule a time to pick up the
mulch as it is not always available
DID YOU KNOW?
permitted. No commercial tree lot on-site. Remaining mulch will be
disposal is allowed as our elves have a utilized throughout the Town and not
hard time removing all of the tags. discarded in a landfill.
Both green and flocked REAL trees Residents should not place Christmas
are accepted. Before dropping off trees in garbage containers. Keeping
any Christmas trees, please remove trees out of the landfills helps extend
all plastic tarps, tree stands and nails, the life of landfills and produces a The Parker Police Department's
ornaments, lights, garland and tinsel. useful resource. Please contact the 13-week Citizen's Police Academy
No artificial trees, garland or wreaths Forestry Division at 303.805.3244 returns Feb. 20 through May 14, and
with wire backing will be accepted. with further questions. Parker-area residents are invited to
enroll! See first-hand how the Parker
Police Department operates. In
addition to weekly two-hour classes,
there is an optional trip to the law
enforcement firearms training facility
where participants can fire weapons
used by our officers. Limited online
registration opens Jan. 2 at 6 p.m.
Visit www.ParkerPolice.org for more
information.
From the Mayor and Town Council
PROPOSAL TERMINATED for
Pine curve property
In December, real estate developer right places in downtown Parker. The
UDC Miller terminated its Purchase project made it possible for Partnering
and Sale Agreement with the Town of for Parker's Progress (P3), the Town's
Parker for the Pine Curve property. The urban renewal authority, to work
agreement was terminated by UDC with Town residents, business owners
Miller after being notified that its and developers to define what the
proposed development concept did not community wanted to see on four
meet Town Council’s vision for Pine publicly owned sites in the downtown
Curve. area, including Pine Curve, as well as
what was feasible for the private market
Council’s vision for this property is to develop.
the development of a neighborhood
center, which would include a balance The Parker community was very
of commercial and residential uses and involved in the development of the
be consistent with the My Mainstreet My Mainstreet Strategic Framework,
Strategic Framework. and Town Council is committed to
ensuring that any development that To keep up to date on what’s happening
The My Mainstreet Strategic takes place on Pine Curve aligns with with each of the My Mainstreet
Framework was born out of the My the Framework. The property remains properties, visit
Mainstreet Project, a community effort on the market as the Town of Parker www.LetsTalkParker.org/
to encourage the right growth in the seeks future development partners. MyMainstreet-Implementation.
THANK you from the town of Parker!
This past season our community Parker Explorers, Bre McCracken
enjoyed the sights and sounds of the and Chris Buck and his wonderful
holidays with our Mayor’s Holiday family!
Lighting and Christmas Carriage
Parade. We would also like to give a
special thank you to our amazing
Our Town holiday events would not announcers: Mayor Mike Waid,
be possible without our amazing Kathy Sabine, Pam Terpenny and
sponsors and volunteers: Xfinity, Jesse Greaves-Smith!
Ent Credit Union, Cross Family
Church, The Goddard School of
Parker, Douglas County Libraries,
Renewal By Anderson, Vitalant, Joy
Lutheran Church, The Colorado
Driving Society, Parker Trail Riders,
Jet’s Pizza, Parker Teen Court,
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LIVING WITH DEER IN PARKER 2020 CENSUS
In a recent survey conducted by the parent deer has abandoned its
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, more young, report it to the Parker Police HIRING TEMPORARY
than 90 percent of respondents believed
in the importance of having wildlife in
Department or to Colorado Parks
and Wildlife.
WORKERS
their neighborhoods. Parker residents The U.S. Census has a nationwide
are no different; we benefit greatly recruitment campaign underway
Tips for Driving in Deer Country
by having nature right here on our to hire approximately 500,000
• Always be aware and careful when
doorsteps. temporary workers to help conduct
driving in areas known to have deer
the 2020 Census.
populations. Follow the speed limit
Asour area's population continues to and scan the road carefully—assume
grow, the very wildlife so many of us Census takers will work in their
that where there is one deer, there
value is greatly impacted. One of the local communities and go door-
are more.
most abundant and impacted species to-door to collect responses from
in our community is deer. To make • Deer are most active at dawn and those who don’t respond online, by
sure that we are co-existing responsibly dusk, and this is also a dangerous phone or by mail. Positions offer
with these beautiful creatures, please time to drive due to visibility competitive pay, flexible hours, paid
remember the following tips! conditions. Be especially alert when training, weekly paychecks—and
driving during these times. you get the opportunity to help
Tips for Living with Deer • Try to drive more slowly at night, your community and be a part of
• Don’t feed deer! Intentional or which will give your more time to see history, all while getting paid!
inadvertent feeding is the major cause a deer with your headlights.
of many problems people encounter Interested? For more
• Take note of deer-crossing signs and
with wildlife. It is against the law to information on Census jobs, visit
drive accordingly. They were put there
feed deer and many other types of www.2020census.gov/jobs.
for a reason.
wildlife, so if you know of a neighbor,
• Be especially watchful when traveling
friend or family member who is
doing so, please remind them of the
near steep roadside banks. Deer will
pop onto the roadway with little or
Your princess
impacts and consequences.
• Deer are creatures of habit. Anything
no warning. will have a ball!
• If you do have a collision in your Treat your little one, age 2 and
out of the ordinary can intimidate
vehicle with a deer, make sure to pull older with an adult, to an evening
them.
off to the side of the road and put on they will always remember at the
• One way to keep deer off of your your hazard lights. Call the police, Princess Ball on Jan. 24 from 6:30
property is to plant a deer-resistant and make sure to stay away from the to 8 p.m. at the PACE Center.
garden featuring plants, shrubs and animal. Injured or frightened animals
trees that contain natural chemicals can be dangerous, so resist the urge to Glitter, gold and sparkling tiaras
and characteristics that deter deer approach or help it. make this a memorable night for
from wanting to consume them. your little prince or princess and
• Proper fencing can also prevent deer a special grown up. This event
from turning your garden and yard will feature dancing, crafts and
into a buffet. refreshments. There may even be a
• If you happen upon a fawn lying surprise visit from a princess
quietly by itself, leave it alone. Even or two!
though the fawn may appear to be
orphaned, it is likely not alone; its Space is limited, so
mother is nearby, aware and attentive. register now at
If you are absolutely certain www.ParkerRec.com/
PrincessBall.
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ENJOY ART AND LIVE PERFORMANCES
THIS WINTER WITH PARKER ARTS
For
For information
information about
about these
these programs
programs or
or for
for registration/tickets,
registration/tickets,visit
visit www.ParkerArts.org
www.ParkerArts.org or
or call
call 303.805.6800.
303.805.6800.
ADULT LECTURE SERIES MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR These Performances!
Parker Symphony Orchestra: Family Free Days: Celebrating
Front Range Corridor
Works by Women Composers Black History Month
Paleontology
Feb. 14 • 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 • 2 p.m.
• Feb. 5 • 6:30 p.m.
Colorado has been a hotbed for
Jackie Evancho
paleontology and incredible fossil
Feb. 28 • 7:30 p.m.
finds for more than 100 years. This
talk will cover some incredible finds
Doktor Kaboom: Look Out!
over the past decade, how they have
Science is Coming!
helped elucidate the history of life
March 10 • 6:30 p.m.
on Earth and what is still left to be
discovered!
All lectures take place at the
Family Discovery Series:
PACE Center and are FREE
Opera Colorado Presents
and open to the public. Although
Hansel and Gretel
an RSVP is not required, it is
Feb. 15 • 10 a.m.
appreciated. Please RSVP via
phone at 303.805.6800 or email at
Friday Night Jazz: Nancy Wilson
PACEedu@parkeronline.org.
and Cannonball Adderley
Feb. 21 • 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Education Comedy & Cocktails
Cake Master Live:
Demo with Duff
Beginning American Sign
Language Feb. 22 • 7 and 9:30 p.m. March 20 • 7:30 p.m.
• Ages 12 to Adult
In this 12-week course, students
will be introduced to American ART GALLERY
Sign Language. Learn how ASL is When Will They See Us?
different from the English language • Now through March 11
and also about the deaf culture, • PACE Center Art Gallery
while beginning conversational In recognition of Black History
skills and basic signs. Students will Month, this exhibit featuring Tya
have access to teacher-made videos Anthony, Rochelle Johnson, Autumn
to aid with practice and retention Thomas, Ella Marie Ray and
from week to week. Visit Brigitte Thomas shines a light
www.ParkerArts.org/Education for on contemporary issues for
more details and to register! Black female artists.
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KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
WITH PARKER PARKS AND RECREATION
For information about these programs or to register, visit www.ParkerRec.com or call 303.841.4500.
2020 Fitness and
Wellness Programs
With Your Personal Best,
participants receive 16 Personal
Training sessions over an eight-
week period, Jan. 27 through
ADHD Enrichment Series Self Defense for Children/Teens March 22, and are provided
Do you or your child suffer from Our Empowered Mindset and Self with a personalized, goal-
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Defense Class for Children/Teens specific program from one of our
Disorder (ADHD)? Take our ADHD: will help increase situational awareness certified personal trainers. Those
101 class to learn more about ADHD while decreasing chances of being with weight loss goals will have
brain wiring and ways to use that targeted for victimization in part one weigh-ins and pre/post program
ADHD power to succeed. ADHD and of the class. Self-defense skills taught measurements. Those with fitness
Trouble with Friends will teach more in part two of the class will include or sport-specific goals will track
about how ADHD relates to social defensive techniques to avoid, measurables on a case-by-case
skills and will help you walk away with de-escalate, fight through and escape basis, as determined by their
some ideas to help your child make and physical confrontations. Visit trainer.
keep friends. For more information, visit www.ParkerRec.com/Enrichment for
www.ParkerRec.com/Enrichment. more information. Experience the physical benefits
of Postnatal Pilates Reformer/
Tower classes and work towards
building core strength and
restoring your pelvic floor after
pregnancy. The new Athletic
Pilates Reformer class reminds us
how important it is to maintain
the quality of our movements.
Kids' Zone Winter Activities Valentine's Day 5K/10K This sculpting class will make
Kids’ Zone classes are a great way Register now for our annual Love ‘em or you sweat and teach you different
for youngsters to express themselves, Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K with exercises and variations while
improve motor skills and learn new RNK Running & Walking on Saturday, using hand weights to increase the
things! Check out our winter activities, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. at Bar CCC Park. This intensity.
Imagination Yoga, Music Together professionally timed event features a
and Zoo Phonics to get your little one FREE Kids’ Dash, as well as a long- For more information about these
involved with other kids. All classes are sleeve T-shirt and post-race pancakes programs and other fitness and
held at the Parker Recreation Center. for all registrants. Register at wellness classes, visit
Visit www.ParkerRec.com/KidsZone www.ParkerRec.com/VDay5K10K. www.ParkerRec.com/Fitness.
for more information.
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PARKER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Keeping Our Community Safe
CHIEF DAVID KING RETIRES Deputy Chief
In 1986, Chief
David King began
• Mentoring program
• Mounted Patrol program
Tsurapas Named
his journey with
the Parker Police • Introduction of body cameras and Interim Chief
Department. The international recognition for Parker's Deputy Chief
Police Department body camera policies Jim Tsurapas
was a Quonset • Numerous years recognized as one of will take over as
hut on Mainstreet the safest cities in Colorado Interim Chief
where O’Brien of Police for the
• Numerous community outreach
Park now sits. There were three police Parker Police
programs, including Coffee with a
cars and the average officer made $6.50- Department on
Cop, Cops and Bobbers, Citizen Police
$8 per hour. The Town was about one Jan. 1.
Academy, Shop with a Cop, Teen
square mile, and the population was Academy, etc.
about 1,500 people. Tsurapas began his career with
• Strong community support base the Parker Police Department
In June 2006, King was named Acting • Supplying the best technology to keep in 1993 as a volunteer reserve
Chief of Police and was later appointed our officers and residents safe and fight officer and was hired on as a
to the position of Chief of Police. Over crime full-time officer in 1995. He has
the last 13 years, the Parker Police since been promoted through the
• New records management system
Department has accomplished many ranks as a Sergeant, Lieutenant,
• Electronic ticketing system Captain and, in 2016, he was
incredible things through the hard work
of its employees and the direction of Chief King frequently tells anyone who named Deputy Chief. Tsurapas
Chief King. will listen that these accomplishments is incredibly proud of the Parker
wouldn’t be possible without the great Police Department, our employees
Here are some of the accomplishments work of his staff and the support of the and the tremendous support from
Chief King is most proud of: community. the community.
• New state-of-the-art police building “I am very humbled by the
“I am very fortunate to have worked
• Department accreditation from with many talented individuals who opportunity to lead this
Commission on Accreditation for Law have helped me elevate the Parker Police organization and build upon
Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Department to the nationally recognized the values that have made us
• CALEA Accreditation for the agency that it is today," King said. "The successful: community policing,
Communication Center support of Parker residents has been transparency and advancing
amazing throughout the years and has technology to protect officers and
• State of Colorado Accreditation,
reminded me why I wanted to make the community,” Tsurapas said.
Colorado Association of Chiefs of
Police (CACP) this the best agency possible—the great
people of Parker.” A nationwide search will be
• International Association of Property conducted for a permanent Chief
and Evidence (IAPE) Accreditation Chief King retired on Dec. 31. Thank of Police beginning in January.
• K-9 program you, and enjoy your retirement. You’ve
• Peer Support program earned it.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORNER
Planning and Building a Healthy and Sustainable Parker!
HELP CELEBRATE
Long-Range Planning Projects Completed in 2019 THE STATE OF
The Town of Parker's Community
Development Department completed
reflect the high quality of life or
aesthetics that Parker residents value.
OUR TOWN
The Rotary Club of Parker is
several important long-range planning It also has a significant impact on the
honored to host the 2020 Parker
projects in 2019. These projects are Town as a barrier for east/west traffic,
State of the Town Business
part of the Town’s ongoing efforts to pedestrians, bicyclists and commerce.
Lunch on Feb. 26 from 11 a.m.
continue to improve the quality of The Parker Road Corridor Plan was
to 1:30 p.m. at the PACE Center.
Parker development and plan for the adopted in December to provide both
future of our community. the Town and CDOT with guidance as
Attendees will have the
they plan for future infrastructure and
opportunity to make contacts
New Parks Dedication land use along the corridor.
with local businesspeople,
Standards Recommendation
support the community and
Report: With every new residential New Development Design
visit with Mayor Mike Waid,
development, the Town requires Standards: Town Council adopted
Town Councilmembers and
dedication of new parks. The Town new Development Design Standards
Town officials. Mayor Waid
hired consultant MIG to analyze the in November to replace the Town’s
will present a State of the
current standards and recommend existing design standards, which dated
Town message highlighting his
improvements with a focus on the back to 1999. The new Development
vision for Parker’s future. In
quality of future park spaces. Town Design Standards will improve the
addition, the Rotary Club of
Council adopted a resolution to support quality of commercial, industrial and
Parker will present the Parker
the recommendations and directed mixed-use development in Parker.
Impact Award, which recognizes
staff to draft code amendments for
a person or persons who have
implementation. Land Development Ordinance
made valuable contributions to
(LDO) Modernization: The current
the Parker community.
Town-Wide Development LDO was originally adopted at the
Forecasting: Community time of the Town's incorporation
The Rotary Club of Parker is a
Development staff established a Three- in 1981. Incremental updates and
volunteer service organization
Year Development Forecast to assist revisions over time have created gaps,
whose members donate their
in evaluating revenue projections for inconsistencies and ambiguity within
time, talent and treasure to help
the Town and to serve as a tool for the regulations. The Town is working
others in the community and the
guidance in the Town's budgeting on modernizing the LDO into a user-
world. Proceeds from this event
process. friendly document. Project consultant
will be used to support local and
Clarion Associates completed an
international service projects.
New Townwide Wayfinding analysis of the existing LDO, identified
Please visit www.ParkerRotary.
Signage: Fabrication and installation key areas that need to be updated and
org for more information about
of 21 wayfinding signs along Parker created a Project Charter of how the
the club’s service projects.
Road within CDOT right-of-way project will be completed over the
completed the final phase of the next two years. The team is currently
To sponsor this event or
Townwide Wayfinding Signage drafting the first module on zoning
purchase tickets, visit
project. This system directs residents districts and land use standards.
www.ParkerRotary.org
and visitors to various community
or contact Bill Shriver at
amenities. For more information on these
bcshriver@comcast.net
projects, please contact Bryce
or 303.913.1135.
Parker Road Corridor Plan: Matthews, Planning
Parker Road is a key identifying feature Manager, at
in Town, however, it does not currently 303.805.3174.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR - UPCOMING EVENTS
Christmas Tree Recycling Lessons & Lemonade - Adult and Youth Spring Sports
• Dec. 26 to Jan. 20; 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Free Art Lessons League Registration Begins
Salisbury Park ballfields parking lot • Jan. 11; 9:30 to 11 a.m.; • Jan. 21; 10 a.m.
Go to www.ParkerRec.com or call 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; 1 to 2:30 p.m. Visit www.ParkerRec.com/Register or call
303.805.3244 for more information. Hobby Lobby (Parker & Mainstreet) 303.805.6324 for more information and
Go to www.ParkerArtistsGuild.com/ to register.
Parker Town Council Meetings Youth-Workshops for more information.
• Jan. 6 and 21; 7 p.m. Babysitting Preparedness
Parker Town Hall Matilda, The Musical • Jan. 25; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Go to www.ParkerOnline.org or call • Jan. 17 to Feb. 9; times vary Parker Recreation Center
303.841.0353 for more information. View PACE Center Go to www.ParkerRec.com/Enrichment
live on Facebook (@TownofParkerCO). Visit www.ParkerArts.org/Shows or call or call 303.841.4500 for more information.
303.805.6800 for more information.
Parker Planning Commission
• Jan. 9 and 23; 7 p.m. NBN Basketball:
Parker Town Hall
Go to www.ParkerOnline.org or call
MLK Day Basketball Camp
• Jan. 20; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Town Holiday Closures
Jan. 1 Jan. 20
303.841.0353 for more information. View Parker Fieldhouse
• New Year’s Day • Martin Luther
live on Facebook (@TownofParkerCO). Go to www.ParkerRec.com/YouthBasketball
Town Hall, King Jr. Day
or call 303.805.6300 for more information.
Fieldhouse, Parker Town Hall closed.
Saturday Skate Night
Recreation Center
• Jan. 11; 5:30 to 9 p.m. Travel Hacking 101
and PACE Center
Parker Fieldhouse • Jan. 21; 6:30 to 8 p.m.
closed all day.
Go to www.ParkerRec.com/SkateNight Parker Recreation Center
or call 303.805.6300 for more information. Go to www.ParkerRec.com/Enrichment
or call 303.841.4500 for more information.
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