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• Inside Arvada's Sustainable Golf Course Maintenance with Joe Kunze

  Send us a textManager of Golf Course Maintenance and Operations Joe Kunze brings 30 years of industry experience to Arvada's two city-owned courses, Lake Arbor and West Woods, implementing sustainable practices that benefit both golfers and the broader community.Topics discussed in this episode include: • Tips on how to maintain your own lawn, including when to fertilize and aerate• How deep, infrequent watering mimics rainfall patterns, saves water and promotes healthier root systems – watering tips webpage• The environmental benefits that golf courses provide, including wildlife habitats, stormwater management, and carbon sequestration• The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf • How native grass areas on courses require less water and offer better fire resistance than traditional turf – golf course native area maintenance webpage• How the City's golf courses are funded through an enterprise fund (and not tax dollars)News & Events: The first Bulky Item Drop-Off Event of the year is Saturday, April 26 at North Area Athletic Complex Provide your input on the City's Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Transition PlanMayor Lauren Simpson's annual State of the City Address is Friday, April 18 at Social Capitol Events City Manager Selection update The Quaker Street and Garrison Street murals are now complete! The West Woods Restaurant is hiring. Apply now! Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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• Inside Arvada's Victim Services with Jennifer & Don

  Send us a textArvada partners with two organizations providing support and healing for victims of crime and child abuse in our community. Jennifer Griffin of Victim Outreach Incorporated and Don Mosley of Ralston House discuss their organizations' missions, services, and unique partnerships with the City of Arvada. Mentioned in the episode:Victims Rights Week (April 8 - 12) Jefferson County Courage Walk on Saturday, April 12National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April)Ralston House Pinwheel GardenNews & Events:First 2025 Bulky Item Drop-off Event is Saturday, April 26Mayor Simpson's State of the City is Friday, April 18 (hosted through the Chamber of Commerce)Kite Festival is Sunday, April 13Majestic View Nature Center Earth Day Poster Contest is open!Be a host for the Nature Center's Pollinator Garden TourArvada Reservoir is open for the seasonVisit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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• Inside Arvada's Pavement Program with Ben Sawaya

  Send us a textArvada's Pavement Program Manager Ben Sawaya gives an inside look at how the City maintains and repairs its 1,500+ lane miles of roads.Ben explains the different types of work the program is responsible for, how they prioritize work, and how they address program challenges, stretching limited resources as much as possible to perform maintenance and rehab work throughout the vast network of roads. Learn more about the program and see the map of proposed work areas each year at arvadaco.gov/pavementprogram. Contact [email protected] with questions about work in your area.News & Events:Annual water main flushing is underway, learn more and view the map of work areas on the City's websiteArvada water customers can receive discounts on Resource Central water saving programs Share feedback about the City's bi-monthly Arvada Report publicationThe Arvada Reservoir opens April 1, passes can be purchased onlineVisit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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• Inside Arvada Urban Renewal with Maureen Phair

  Send us a textLearn about the work of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) with Executive Director, Maureen Phair, focusing on urban revitalization efforts over the last two decades. Hear about AURA's funding structure, relationship to the City, and a variety of projects that showcase a commitment to improving our community and fostering sustainable development. In the episode:Introduction to AURAHow urban renewal works and is fundedDevelopment areas in ArvadaCurrent projectsClick into an individual project page to see before / after photos. For example, the Arvada Ridge Marketplace discussed in the episode.News and events:Register to volunteer at the Arvada Reservoir, training starts in MarchMajestic View Nature Center is hosting a volunteer open house on March 8 from 11am to 1pmCheck out outdoor water saving programs with Resource CentralTake the Arvada Report surveyJoin the Neighborhood Walk at Standley Lake Library Trailhead on March 15 from 3 to 5pmVisit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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• Inside Arvada's Public Art with Sarah Kolb

  Send us a textSarah Kolb from the Arvada Arts and Culture Commission, joins us to talk about some of the new public art projects in the city. In this episode: History of the Arvada Arts and Culture Commission and how it relates to the Arvada Center Garrison Street Underpass MuralQuaker Street Underpass Mural Update to the Babe Walls murals Upcoming projects for the Arts and Culture Commission News and events:The Lake Arbor Center and Golf Course Master Plan open house is Thursday, Feb. 20 Arvada Winterfest is Saturday, Feb. 22 in Olde Town ArvadaThe Arvada Reservoir is looking for more volunteers for the 2025 seasonDiscounts on water-saving programs available to Arvada residents through Resource Central partnershipThe City of Arvada has re-opened the recruitment process for our next City ManagerStarting March 3, City Council meetings will be held on Tuesdays instead of Mondays  Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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