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by Craig Masters Illegal activities – not drilling, caused the Dunkard Creek fish kill Fracking, the very word brings out the emotional images of burning water and children writhing in pain from cancer ridden organs. After watching from the sidelines and wondering where in the name of all that is science is the source of [...]
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GREELEY – The Greeley Building Inspections Division is holding an open house meeting on Thursday, August 30th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. at the City Hall Annex Building, 1100 10th Street, in the 4th Floor Conference Room concerning proposed adoption of the 2012 family of the International Codes related to building and construction. [...]
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GREELEY — The Greeley City Council will hear a report at 5 p.m. today, June 12 regarding the current and possible impacts of the High Park Fire on Greeley’s water supply. The presentation will cover the challenges to Greeley’s water supply and the actions the City is currently taking and will take in the future [...]
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GREELEY – The Greeley City Council is looking for groups, organizations, service clubs, boards and/or commissions interested in hearing a presentation on securing water resources for the community. The presentation covers the local challenges to Greeley’s water supply and the action that the City is taking to ensure this resource for our current population, our children [...]
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Staff Reports – The city of Evans is currently hiring lifeguards, swim instructors, front desk attendants, assistant managers and a pool manager. The Evans City Council has decided to open the Evans Municipal Pool for the 2012 season. Our re-opening party will start at 4pm on Friday, May 25. More information will follow. Memberships [...]
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Staff Reports – The Greeley City Council will hold a special worksession starting at 5 p.m. on December 13 to develop their goals for 2012. The session will be held in the Nusbaum Training Room located at 919 7th Street in the Lincoln Park Annex building. The public is invited to the session. Share [...]
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Staff Reports – The Greeley City Council is currently soliciting applications from community residents who are interested in serving on an ad hoc committee to help review the City’s Code Enforcement program and services that relate to nuisance and zoning violations on properties, such as weeds, trash, parking, landscaping and so forth. The work [...]
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By Vanessa Dominguez – Greeley City Council held a Speak-Up session about water resources and the city’s financial condition. The worry over not having enough water in the future was a topic John Monson has a solution for. John Monson, Water and Sewer Director for the city presented council and citizens with many facts such [...]
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by Jack Minor – A University of Northern Colorado faculty member told the Evans city council that they hope to break last year’s record for community attendance during this year’s homecoming week. Mayor Lyle Achziger issued a proclamation declaring the week of Sept. 18-24 to be “UNC Week” for the city of Evans. [...]
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At the City Council Worksession on July 19th, a number of Greeley citizens addressed the council to express dislike of a proposal to change the transfer center from Lincoln Park Library to the Depot. In particular, they were concerned about their own and others’; particularly disabled individuals’, ability to cross 8th Avenue safely. After hearing [...]
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By Dr. Michelle Bellini – The Greeley City Council meeting July 19th was an excellent example of democracy – Russian-style democracy, that is. The meeting began on a very positive note. Our very own City Manager, Roy Otto, was awarded Colorado’s City Manager of the Year. Mr. Otto certainly deserves some kind of an award, [...]
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On July 5, 2011, the Evans City Council amended its municipal code concerning curfew hours for minors, raising the age of minor from 16 years to 18 years. Under the revised ordinance, minors under the age of 18 may be in violation of the new curfew law. The new municipal code states, in part: [...]
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by Jack Minor The Evans City Council has approved the installation of a second tower for Andarko Petroleum Corporation. The 120 foot tall tower, with 7 dishes and antennae, will be built at the southwest corner of 40th Street and Burlington Avenue. Anadarko currently has a 60 foot tower at another building near the current [...]
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Mayor out of line at Greeley City Council Worksession July 12, 2011by Ms. Michelle E. Bellini – Gazette Reporter Rick Brady, the City Attorney, probably thought he would run a quick meeting to briefly review how new changes in state law would affect the city. The agenda said the meeting would last thirty (30) minutes. [...]
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by Dr. Michelle Bellini At a recent worksession, the Greeley City Council examined proposed changes regarding the way development proceeds in the city. This issue is under examination because the city has over-built public facilities for underdeveloped areas, since the current process bases infrastructure development on five-year plans. Becky Safarik and committee presented “Adequate Public [...]
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by Dr. Michelle Bellini The Greeley City Council Worksession June 14, 2011 included; an Executive Session, a presentation by Joel Hemesath, Greeley’s Public Works Director, and a presentation by Roy Otto, City Manager. The Worksession concluded with an interview for the Water and Sewer Board. Mayor Tom Norton was not in attendance. Greeley City Councilman [...]
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by Vanessa Dominguez Communication and marketing plan update was the first item on City Council’s agenda. Last fall, the city council decided they needed to do a better job with the money they had to work with. They plan to use the existing resources available to create a positive city image. The city does public [...]
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Staff Reports Two regularly scheduled Council meetings in March have been cancelled due to a lack agenda items. The Tuesday, March 1 Council meeting and the Tuesday, March 8 Council worksession have been cancelled. The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers, located at [...]
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By Vanessa Dominguez – Two rounds of interviews to find a replacement for City Councilmember Maria Secrest, who resigned her at-large Council position to accept a position with U.S. Representative Cory Gardner’s office, culminated with the appointment of Robb Casseday. Mr. Casseday was named to serve out the remainder of Ms. Secrest’s term which expires [...]
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The application deadline has passed for the Greeley City Council at-large seat vacated last month by Maria Secrest. Ms. Secrest resigned to accept a position with U.S. Representative Cory Gardner’s new Greeley office. There are currently 16 applicants for the at-large seat. A total of 17 applications were received; however, applicant Judy Boker has withdrawn [...]
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by Vanessa Dominguez The display of art in Greeley’s public places was unanimously approved by city departments and City Council in 1997. In October 2009, City Council approved its five year art plan. Approval will term in 2014. Some examples of art in Greeley’s public sites would be: Eight Poudre trail markers made out of red [...]
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Hard work has paid off as she leaves Greeley City CouncilBy Vanessa Dominguez Maria Secrest was thanked for her dedication to the city of Greeley at her last City Council session. Secrest will be working with Congressman Cory Gardner, and is very excited. Husband Gary said, “I wish her mom and dad would have lived [...]
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Staff Reports Greeley City Councilmember Maria Secrest has resigned her at-large Council position and accepted a position with Representative Cory Gardner’s new Greeley office. According to Colorado law, there are two options for selecting a replacement on the City Council: 1) an application, interview and appointment process or 2) a special election. The Council has [...]
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By Mike Bauman The City of Chicago has some of the most restrictive gun control laws in the nation. Up until a few months ago, it was illegal for a private citizen to own or possess a handgun anywhere within the city, including in one’s own home. For 2010, Chicago also holds another distinction. More [...]
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by Vanessa Dominguez The following speech was given by Carlos Archuletta, a seventh grader at Brentwood Middle School, to the City Council Tuesday October 26th: “You know it really bothered me to hear at the last meeting that whatever you decide to do with the bus the people will still ride it. Yes, that is [...]
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by Vanessa Dominguez At a recent meeting City council members listened to presentations from David Miranda, of Faith Tabernacle Church, and Ron Hoagland, City of Greeley Storm water Manager, in regards to a dispute over monthly fees. Council was faced with four options: 1-To uphold the current fee 2-Agree with the church and reduce the [...]
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Council Invites Public Comment on Proposed Budget
The Greeley City Council continues its efforts to engage residents regarding various issues and challenges facing the community and city government. The next challenge is preparing a balanced City of Greeley budget for 2011 based on anticipated revenue. To gather public input on this proposed budget, a meeting and public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, [...]
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