Impact of THE ARTS IN PARKER - TALK OF THE TOWN February 2019 - Town of Parker
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TALK OF THE TOWN
February 2019
Helping to Grow Our Local Economy
WHAT'S INSIDE
impact of THE ARTS IN PARKER 2 | Call-n-Ride is Now FlexRide
3 | Cherry Creek Trail Detour
You probably know that downtown
Parker originated as a stagecoach 3 | Reminder: Keep Dogs on Leash
stop-a destination for locals and We absolutely consult the 3 | Love 'em or Leave 'em 5K/10K
travelers to get a meal, buy supplies PACE CENTER calendar of 4 | Parker Arts Update
and spend time with friends and events when we schedule our 5 | Parks and Recreation Update
neighbors. One hundred fifty years staff, because nearly every 6 | Police Department Update
later, downtown Parker is still a
event brings in more business. 7 | Land Development Ordinance
destination, but it has now become Modernization Project
a regional hub for fine dining, — TeresA Engel 7 | State of the Town Business Lunch
unique shopping and high-quality Owner, Vines Wine Bar
entertainment. This is due in no small
part to the hundreds of concerts,
plays, classes and events offered at the
PACE Center, The Schoolhouse and Using a national economic impact
DID YOU KNOW?
Discovery Park. study conducted by Americans for
the Arts, a research organization, we
Intuitively, we know that these arts are able to estimate the economic
and culture activities make our contributions of the arts to our local
downtown more desirable. They economy.
connect us as a community, inspire us
and beautify our public spaces. But In 2017, the local economic activity
arts and culture also drive economic generated by arts organizations and
development. their audiences in Parker was over The Town of Parker Sales Tax
$10 million. This impressive level of Division will begin its 2019 slate of
Downtown Parker’s arts and cultural economic activity supported over 300 Sales Taxpayer Seminars for business
events attract residents and visitors jobs and drove additional local tax owners this month. Please join
who spend money at local restaurants, revenue that might otherwise have Town staff for an informal one-hour
retail stores and hotels. The arts gone to neighboring cities. session on Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. at Town
organizations that present shows Hall to help provide answers to
and events are local businesses that Now you know that by buying tickets many of your sales tax questions. For
provide employment and purchase to a concert at the PACE Center for more details or to register, contact
goods and services from other local your next date night, you are not only Brandy Zink at 303.805.3137 or
businesses. improving your love life, you are also bzink@parkeronline.org.
helping grow our local economy!
From the Mayor and Town Council
PARKER CALL-N-RIDE program
renamed Parker FlexRide
As of Jan. 13, RTD’s Call-n-Ride • FlexRide will
local bus service has been renamed operate the same
"FlexRide." This new name better as the Call-n-Ride
reflects the flexible nature of a service that has served
designed with each community’s specific the RTD area,
needs in mind. New features include including Parker,
online trip booking and quick access for years.
to booking from your mobile device, • In some FlexRide
reducing the advance reservation time service areas,
from 60 minutes to about 10 minutes. regularly scheduled times
have been established through flex Riders of all ages can travel to and from
RTD FlexRide Program Details routes to places such as schools, destinations within the Parker FlexRide
• RTD introduced a new white major activity centers, light rail service area, Monday through Friday
FlexRide bus in January in stations and Park-n-Rides where from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
addition to the current green no reservation is required.
buses, which will also be renamed This inexpensive service provides one-
FlexRide. The new buses feature a • FlexRide is only a local fare.
way rides for just $0.90 for kids, $1.50
stylized, modern mountain symbol for seniors and $3 for other adults.
reminiscent of those currently on About Parker FlexRide Active members of the U.S. Military ride
other RTD buses and trains. The Parker FlexRide, a partnership for FREE!
• Since the remaining green buses between RTD and the Town of Parker,
will be replaced over time, both provides “curb-to-curb” transportation For more information about Parker
white and green buses will be in services within many areas of our FlexRide, including a service area map,
service during the next few years. community. visit www.ParkerOnline.org/FlexRide.
Lincoln AVENUE Median IMPROVEMENTS
Parker residents and motorists will install conduit needed for the planned projects, please contact the
see changes to the median area of future median landscaping. Engineering and Public Works
Lincoln Avenue between Jordan Road Department at 303.840.9546 or visit
and Keystone Boulevard beginning in The Town opened bids for the Lincoln www.ParkerOnline.org/CIPUpdate.
February. Avenue Median Improvement
Concrete Project on Nov. 14. Eleven
The Lincoln Avenue Median contractors bid on the project, with
Improvement Concrete Project Villalobos Concrete, Inc., being the
will include concrete flatwork lowest bidder. The project is expected
improvements needed for the future to wrap up this spring.
landscaping of this median. These
improvements will also address For more information on other
planned circulation improvements and Town of Parker capital improvement
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CHERRY CREEK TRAIL SPRING DETOUR KEEP DOGS ON LEASH
The Cherry Creek Trail will undergo
Did you know that Parker requires
a small detour this winter due to area
dogs to be kept on a leash, 30
construction.
feet or shorter, whenever they are
outside of your home or fenced
The Stonegate Metropolitan District
yard? Off-leash dogs are not
will be working on improvements to
allowed on public property under
its existing sanitary sewer lift station
any circumstances, even if they are
located adjacent to the trail near the
Parker Recreation Center and the under voice control. This ordinance
Challenger Park ballfields starting early includes all parks and trails in
February. This construction includes Parker and is in place to protect
the below-ground installation of two your pets and others.
large effluent tanks, along with ancillary be installed to ensure the safety of trail
equipment. users. Please use caution when walking If you need more information
or riding along this portion of the or would like to read the full
In order to keep this portion of the Cherry Creek Trail. ordinance, please visit
Cherry Creek Trail open, a temporary www.ParkerOnline.org/
asphalt trail detour will be available If you have any questions about the MunicipalCode or contact
until construction concludes in June. project, please contact Dennis Trapp at the Town Clerk’s Office at
Appropriate trail detour signage will dtrapp@parkeronline.org. 303.841.0353.
KICK OFF OUR 2019 RUN SERIES HOMEOWNER
Do your 2019 resolutions include Register online at BUILDING CLASSES
fitness goals? Join Parker Parks and www.ParkerRec.com/ Looking to take on the challenge
Recreation for the annual Love ‘em VDay5K10K or contact of making home improvements
or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K Charlie Rhode at yourself ? Make sure you
with RNK Running & Walking on cwrhode@parkeronline.org understand the process by taking
Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. at Bar CCC Park. for more information. a Town of Parker Homeowner
Building Class! Four opportunities
This professionally timed event features Parker Parks and Recreation would like will be held in 2019 at Town Hall.
an exciting 10K option, along with the to thank our Love ‘em or Leave ‘em
popular 5K run/walk and free Kids’ Valentine’s Day 5K/10K Title Sponsor, These classes give people a chance
Dash for children under 8 following RNK Running & Walking, and Finish to ask all kinds of building-related
the run! Pre-registration, which closes Line Sponsors, Ent Credit Union, Kuni questions. All types of projects can
at noon on Feb. 6, is $35 for the 5K Honda on Arapahoe, Parker Academy be discussed. Typically interior
and $45 for the 10K; a group discount of Martial Arts and Parker Natural projects are popular for the fall and
is available at check-out. Race-day Grocers. Contact Jaime Vollertsen at winter classes and outdoor projects
registration (space permitting) is an jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or for the spring and summer classes.
additional $5; check the website for 303.805.3267 for sponsorship
availability. All registered participants information. 2019 Class Dates (6 p.m.)
receive post-race pancakes, a long- • Thursday, Feb. 7
sleeve performance shirt, souvenir For details on the other three 2019 • Thursday, May 9
bib number, access to local sponsors Parker Parks and Recreation • Thursday, Aug. 8
at the event, professional timing, free Run Series events, visit • Thursday, Nov. 14
downloadable event photos and a www.ParkerRec.com/
chance to win prizes. Strollers and RunSeries. Contact the Building Division
leashed dogs are welcome. at building@parkeronline.org or
303.841.1970 for more details.
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SETTING THE “PACE” IN ARTS AND
ENTERTAINMENT THIS WINTER
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 CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING PERFORMANCES!
All lectures take place at the Parker Symphony Orchestra: Underneath a Magical Moon
PACE Center and are FREE Passion by Mike Kenny
and open to the public. Although PACE Center • Feb. 15 PACE Center • March 7
an RSVP is not required, it is
appreciated. Please RSVP via Wonderbound: Cupid's The Odd Couple, by Neil Simon
phone at 303.805.6800 or email at Playground with the The Schoolhouse • March 8 to 17
PACEedu@parkeronline.org. Colorado Symphony
(pictured above left) The Uncharted Series:
Front Range Landscaping PACE Center • Feb. 23 and 24 Bonnie and The Clydes
March 6 • 6:30 p.m. PACE Center • March 9
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell
Learn about the challenges of
Leahy: Visions from Cape Howard Jones
maintaining a lawn and landscape
Breton and Beyond PACE Center • March 23
along the Front Range of Colorado.
PACE Center • March 1 and 2
Friday Night Jazz:
Climate and Colorado Agriculture
Colorado Jazz Repertory A Latin Happening
April 3 • 6:30 p.m.
Orchestra: The Music of Ray The Schoolhouse • March 29
The threat of climate change to our
Charles ft. Robert Johnson
agricultural communities continues
PACE Center • March 3
to threaten the industry. Discover
new technologies developed to
mitigate risks.
PARKER ARTS SPRING BREAK CAMPS
Spring break isn’t far away. Register your understanding of what it takes to leave
Congratulations little one for a Parker Arts camp today! Earth.
Commissioners! With SpaceTime’s Rockin Rockets Perhaps you have a child who wants
Congratulations to the newest Camp, kids will get to do just about to try a bit of everything. Check out
members of the Parker Cultural and everything there is to do with rockets… our Parker Arts Variety Camp for
Scientific Commission: Todd short of riding one into space! Your a best-of experience where kids will
Hendreks, Lisa Hinz and Janine young rocket scientist will explore the explore a different topic each day.
Jackson! The Commission serves as fascinating science of rocketry and Monday – Science! Tuesday – Cooking!
an advisory and support group for the space exploration by learning about Wednesday – Arts! Thursday – Theater!
Town of Parker's Cultural Department. the many challenges of getting Friday – Western Day! With this camp,
Its mission is to foster, implement and into space, and go hands-on to kids will have a diverse and exciting
participate in providing opportunities for build and launch safe, child- week of learning over spring break.
the cultural and scientific experiences for friendly rockets creating
the community of Parker. Learn more a well-rounded Visit www.ParkerArts.org/Education to
about the Commission at see camp details and register today!
www.ParkerArts.org/PCSC!
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GET MOVING THIS WINTER WITH
PARKER PARKS AND RECREATION
For information about these programs or to register, visit www.ParkerRec.com or call 303.841.4500.
Parker Parks
and Recreation
Job Fair
Learn about various part-time job
opportunities and apply on site at
Winter Fitness Classes Join the Cheer Central Suns the Parker Parks and Recreation
Yoga for Golf will improve your balance, Your cheerleader age 5 to 14 will Job Fair, Sunday, Feb. 10 from 4 to
strength and flexibility while focusing love this high-energy cheer team 6 p.m. at the Parker Fieldhouse.
on your core strength and posture! Join that consists of learning dances, arm
in on a fun blast of cardio, endurance motions, jumps, cheer chants and A representative from each
and balance with Stand Up Paddleboard stunts. Squad will perform at the end division will be in attendance to
(SUP) Fitness. Bring your yoga practice of the session. Five-week sessions are answer questions and give more
details about positions, pay and
to the pool for this "slow your flow" yoga held on Fridays from 7:30 to 8:25 p.m.
schedule. Options will be available
experience with Stand Up Paddleboard beginning Feb. 22 and on Saturdays
to apply on site; strong candidates
(SUP) Yoga. For more information about from 10 to 10:55 a.m. beginning
will be able to schedule an
these and other fitness and wellness Feb. 23. For more information, visit interview with the hiring manager.
classes, visit www.ParkerRec.com/Fitness. www.ParkerRec.com/YouthSports. This is also a great opportunity
to explore summer employment
opportunities.
Part-time positions will be
available, including: Lifeguards,
Concession Clerks, Day Camp
Counselors, Guest Service
Representatives, Sports Officials,
Facility Attendants and more.
Adult and Youth Inline Hockey Youth Soccer Clinics This is an exciting opportunity
Registration is open for the Spring Performance Soccer, LLC, will host two, for those looking for flexibility,
season of Adult and Youth Inline four-week Learn to Play Soccer Clinics competitive pay and convenience.
Hockey Leagues! Adult leagues are on Sundays beginning Feb. 17 at the Positions also include a FREE
offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Parker Fieldhouse for youth ages 8 to Parker Recreation membership!
Fridays. Youth ages 6 to 17 have one 14. The Basic Skills Clinic is designed to
weeknight practice and one Saturday offer top-level training to both beginner Visit www.ParkerRec.com/
game each week. Kinder Floor Hockey and returning recreational players. The Employment to view job
descriptions or contact Brenda
has combined practice and games on Goalie Clinic provides an introduction
Mooney for information about
Saturday mornings. Spring leagues run to goalkeeping for players new to the
the Job Fair at 303.805.6309 or
from March to May. Register online at position and technical training for
bmooney@parkeronline.org.
www.ParkerRec.com/Register. returning recreational players.
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PARKER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Keeping Our Community Safe
COMMANDER LA VELLE GRADUATES FROM FBI ACADEMY
Congratulations to Parker Police Management and Organizational
Department Commander Ken La Velle Behavior from Benedictine University.
on his graduation from the FBI National He has worked in law enforcement for
Academy in December. Commander 32 years overall, including 25 years with
La Velle successfully completed the the Town of Parker as a sworn officer.
three-month course devised for U.S. and In addition to serving the residents of
international law enforcement leaders. Parker, Commander La Velle has also
The academy is the premier educational served his country. From 1986 to 2004,
program for upper-level command staff and contemporary challenges through he served in the U.S. Navy Reserves as
in law enforcement organizations. innovative techniques, facilitating an Intelligence Specialist and with the
excellence in education and research, Amphibious Construction Battalion as a
The course was designed to improve and forging partnerships throughout the signalman.
the administration of justice in police world.”
departments and agencies at home The Parker Police Department is excited
and abroad by raising law enforcement In addition to graduating from the another member of its team has gained
standards, knowledge and cooperation Academy, Commander La Velle has this valuable knowledge. Four other
worldwide. The stated mission of the also attended and graduated from members of Parker's force have also
academy is “to support, promote and Northwestern University Police Staff graduated from the Academy: Chief of
enhance the personal and professional and Command College, The Senior Police David King, Deputy Chief Jim
development of law enforcement leaders Management Institute for Police Tsurapas, Commander Ron Combs and
by preparing them for complex, dynamic and obtained a Master of Science in Commander James Prior.
New Officers and Cadets
Congratulations Officer Chase Kelsay at the Highlands Ranch Law
and Officer Connor Holmes Enforcement Training Academy:
(top photo, L to R)! After successfully (bottom photo, L to R): Gavin
completing the 20-week Police Knighton, Josh Cummins, Wade
Academy, they have entered our Police Schonher, Adam Jakubik, Landon
Training Officer (PTO) Program. Over Guzzo and Macey Milord began their
the next five months, they will be paired 20-week journey Jan 14. Each week,
with four different training officers one of these cadets will give Parker
so they can learn different styles of residents a recap of what they did at the
policing and develop styles of their own. Academy on the Police Department's
Once they have completed the PTO Facebook page, along with photos of
Program, they will begin serving our their weekly events. We are excited to
residents in a solo capacity. share their story before they begin to
serve and protect our great Town.
We also want to wish good
luck to our six cadets that started
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORNER
Planning and Building a Healthy and Sustainable Parker! Reserve your
Land Development Ordinance – Modernization Project spot at the
Community Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 20 ∙ 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ∙ The Schoolhouse (19650 Mainstreet)
state of the
town lunch!
The Rotary Club of Parker is
honored to host the 2019 Parker
State of the Town Business Lunch
on Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at the Vehicle Vault.
This event is a great opportunity to
make contacts with local business
people, support your community
and visit with Mayor Mike Waid
and Town Councilmembers and
You are invited to help the Town officials. A special feature will be
of Parker kick off the update and the presentation of the Parker
modernization of its current Land Impact Award, which recognizes
Development Ordinance (LDO)! a person who has made a valuable
Please join us for a brief presentation at contribution to the Parker
5:30 p.m. to learn more about this very community. The Vehicle Vault's
significant Town initiative followed by museum of vintage and classic cars
a question-and-answer period with an will be open during the event.
opportunity to provide initial feedback.
vision, goals and policies of the Parker This year's keynote speaker will
The LDO was originally adopted at 2035 Master Plan and other adopted be Kathy Sabine, 9News Chief
the time of the Town's incorporation planning documents. Other benefits Meteorologist, followed by Town
in 1981 from County zoning. Portions of this project include adoption of best Administrator Michelle Kivela,
of the LDO have stayed unchanged practices in zoning and a more efficient, who will introduce Mayor Waid to
for over 30 years, while others have easier-to-use regulation. present a recap of the year and the
been revised in response to policy annual State of the Town video.
changes over time. These incremental Modernizing the LDO is a complex
updates and revisions have created gaps, process and requires a thoughtful The Rotary Club of Parker is a
inconsistencies and ambiguity within approach. Because of this, the project volunteer service organization
the regulations – resulting in challenges will take approximately 36 months whose members donate their time,
for the public, the development and is scheduled for completion by the talent and treasure to help others
community and Town staff as the LDO end on 2021. Watch for our project in the community and the world.
is interpreted and implemented. The webpage coming soon to Let’s Talk Proceeds from this event will be
Town, along with consultant team Parker (www.LetsTalkParker.org) to used for local and international
Clarion Associates, will modernize the get even more involved in this service projects.
LDO into a user-friendly document. important project!
To purchase tickets or become a
The updated LDO will facilitate a For more information, contact the sponsor, visit www.ParkerRotary.org
more transparent, modern and efficient Town of Parker's Community or contact Bill Shriver
approach to how the Town manages Development Department (bcshriver@comcast.net;
future growth and development by at 303.841.2332. 303.913.1135) or Peggy Carter
better aligning the LDO with the (pcarter3@farmersagent.com;
720.320.6169).
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR - UPCOMING EVENTS
Parker Town Council Meetings Lessons & Lemonade - Parents’ Night Out
• Feb. 4 and 19; 7 p.m. Free Art Lessons • Feb. 16; 6 to 10:30 p.m.
Parker Town Hall • Feb. 9; 9:30-11 a.m.; 11:15-12:45 p.m. Parker Fieldhouse
Go to www.ParkerOnline.org or call Hobby Lobby (Parker & Mainstreet) Go to www.ParkerRec.com/PNO or call
303.841.0353 for more information. Go to www.ParkerArtistsGuild.com/ 303.805.6309 for more information.
Watch live on Facebook (@TownofParkerCO). Youth-Workshops to register.
Ice Trail at Discovery Park
Homeowner Building Class Saturday Skate Night Season Closing Date
• Feb. 7; 6 p.m. • Feb. 9; 5:30 to 9 p.m. • Feb. 24 barring any unseasonably
Parker Town Hall Parker Fieldhouse warm weather
Go to www.ParkerOnline.org/Building or Go to www.ParkerRec.com/SkateNight or Go to www.ParkerRec.com/IceTrail or
call 303.841.0353 for more information. call 303.805.6309 for more information. call 303.805.0760 for more information.
Parker Planning Overcoming Chronic Anxiety State of the Town Business Lunch
Commission Meetings • Feb. 10; 1 to 2:30 p.m. • Feb. 27; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Feb. 7 and 28; 7 p.m. Parker Recreation Center Vehicle Vault
Parker Town Hall Go to www.ParkerRec.com/Fitness or call Go to www.ParkerRotary.org or call
Go to www.ParkerOnline.org or call 303.805.3278 for more information. 303.913.1135 for more information.
303.841.0353 for more information.
Watch live on Facebook (@TownofParkerCO). U.S. Air Force Academy Band
Stellar Brass in Concert Town Holiday Closures
Sales Tax Seminar (Businesses) • Feb. 14; 7 p.m. Feb. 18
• Feb. 8; 10 a.m. PACE Center • Presidents' Day
Parker Town Hall Go to www.Music.AF.mil/Bands/US-Air- Town Hall closed.
Go to www.ParkerOnline.org/SalesTax or Force-Academy-Band for more information.
call 303.841.0353 for more information.
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